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Alharbi, R (2024) An appraisal of the early impact of COVID-19 on affordable housing finance in Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(04), 751-67.

Bartiaux, F, Gram-Hanssen, K, Fonseca, P, Ozoli?a, L and Christensen, T H (2014) A practice–theory approach to homeowners' energy retrofits in four European areas. Building Research & Information, 42(04), 525-38.

Berry, S, Sharp, A, Hamilton, J and Killip, G (2014) Inspiring low-energy retrofits: the influence of ‘open home’ events. Building Research & Information, 42(04), 422-33.

Christensen, T H, Gram-Hanssen, K, de Best-Waldhober, M and Adjei, A (2014) Energy retrofits of Danish homes: is the Energy Performance Certificate useful?. Building Research & Information, 42(04), 489-500.

Ebekozien, A, Aigbavboa, C, Emuchay, F E, Aigbedion, M, Ogbaini, I F and Awo-Osagie, A I (2024) Urban solid waste challenges and opportunities to promote sustainable developing cities through the fourth industrial revolution technologies. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(04), 729-50.

Fawcett, T and Killip, G (2014) Anatomy of low carbon retrofits: evidence from owner-occupied Superhomes. Building Research & Information, 42(04), 434-45.

Frimpong, S, Sunindijo, R Y, Wang, C C, Boadu, E F, Dansoh, A, Hon, C K H and Yiu, T W (2024) Promoting positive mental health among young construction workers: the role of theory. Construction Management and Economics, 42(04), 366–85.

Galvin, R (2014) Why German homeowners are reluctant to retrofit. Building Research & Information, 42(04), 398-408.

Gupta, R, Barnfield, L and Hipwood, T (2014) Impacts of community-led energy retrofitting of owner-occupied dwellings. Building Research & Information, 42(04), 446-61.

Haines, V and Mitchell, V (2014) A persona-based approach to domestic energy retrofit. Building Research & Information, 42(04), 462-76.

Hamerski, D C, Saurin, T A, Formoso, C T and Isatto, E L (2024) The contributions of the Last Planner System to resilient performance in construction projects. Construction Management and Economics, 42(04), 328–45.

Hickey, P J and Cui, Q (2024) Tracing the career trajectories of architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) women leaders. Construction Management and Economics, 42(04), 289–306.

Hopkin, C and Lay, S (2024) Conceptual arguments on the use of unlatched reverse swing . International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(04), 618-36.

Horne, R, Maller, C and Dalton, T (2014) Low carbon, water-efficient house retrofits: an emergent niche?. Building Research & Information, 42(04), 539-48.

Ingle, A, Moezzi, M, Lutzenhiser, L and Diamond, R (2014) Better home energy audit modelling: incorporating inhabitant behaviours. Building Research & Information, 42(04), 409-21.

Islam, M H, Safayet, M A and Al Mamun, A (2024) Building performance analysis for optimizing the energy consumption of an educational building. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(04), 576-95.

Judson, E P and Maller, C (2014) Housing renovations and energy efficiency: insights from homeowners’ practices. Building Research & Information, 42(04), 501-11.

Khozaei Ravari, F, Hassan, A S, Abdul Nasir, M H and Mohammad Taheri, M (2024) The development of residential spatial configuration for visual privacy in Iranian dwellings, a space syntax approach. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(04), 672-703.

Mohd Latif, H, Essah, E A and Donyavi, S (2024) Creating a link between healthy homes and architectural elements: a qualitative study of modern residential buildings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(04), 637-52.

Morland, K V and Breslin, D (2024) Resolving learning paradoxes within a UK new-build housebuilder. Construction Management and Economics, 42(04), 307–27.

Muhammed, A, Folorunso, C O and Fadairo, G (2024) Assessment of sandcrete hollow blocks' thermal performance as a walling material for tropical buildings in Lokoja, Nigeria. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(04), 653-71.

Nafe Assafi, M, Hoque, M I and Hossain, M M (2024) Investigating the causes of construction delay on the perspective of organization-sectors involved in the construction industry of Bangladesh. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(04), 788-817.

Nguyen, T Q, Lou, E C W and Nguyen, B N (2024) A theoretical BIM-based framework for quantity take-off to facilitate progress payments: The case of high-rise building projects in Vietnam. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(04), 704-28.

Nimlyat, P S, Salihu, B and Wang, G P (2024) The impact of indoor environmental quality (IEQ) on patients' health and comfort in Nigeria. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(04), 510-30.

Nyqvist, R, Peltokorpi, A and Seppänen, O (2024) Uncertainty network modeling method for construction risk management. Construction Management and Economics, 42(04), 346–65.

Okafor, C C, Sydney Ani, U and Ugwu, O (2024) Critical solutions to the lapses of supply chain management in Nigeria's construction industry. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(04), 768-87.

Oyegoke, A S, Ajayi, S, Abbas, M A and Ogunlana, S (2024) Development of Adapt-ABLE smart system: An end-to-end system for speeding up disabled housing adaptation process. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(04), 531-52.

Sharar, M, Agyekum, K, Manu, P, Che Ibrahim, C K I, Mahamadu, A M, Antwi-Afari, M F and Danso, F O (2024) Design for safety in construction: A study of design professionals in Kuwait. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(04), 596-617.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: construction; design; design for safety; health and safety; questionaire survey
  • ISBN/ISSN: 23984708
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-01-2022-0015
  • Abstract:

    Purpose: Design for safety (DfS), also known as prevention through design (PtD), is a concept that mitigates accidents and hazards through considerations during the design stage of building projects. The literature provides much information on this concept, but such information is only limited to a few developed countries such as the UK, the USA and Australia. There is limited insight into DfS implementation in the construction industry of several countries, including countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) such as Kuwait. Therefore, this study investigates DfS implementation among design professionals in the Kuwait construction industry. Design/methodology/approach: The study used a questionnaire survey to obtain data from design professionals. The data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics (i.e. analysis of variance and t-test). Findings: The results revealed that DfS awareness among design professionals is very high; there is a very high willingness among design professionals to apply the concept, and design professionals generally view DfS implementation as important. Despite these, the frequency of implementation of DfS practices is generally moderate. In addition, the results revealed that though there is a high interest in DfS training among the design professionals, their actual engagement in training is low. The results also suggest some association between the frequency of engagement in the DfS practices and designers’ DfS awareness, training and education. DfS related regulations, industry guidance, formal education and training are considered by design professionals to have the greatest influence on DfS implementation in Kuwait. Originality/Value: These emerging findings both mirror and contradict aspects of the outcomes of previous DfS studies in other countries. Furthermore, the findings from this study provide insights into a less investigated area regarding work-related health and safety in the GCC region. It offers new and additional information and insights into the current state-of-the-art DfS implementation in the construction industry in Kuwait. In view of the findings, joined-up efforts by government, industry and academia are needed to enhance DfS implementation by design professionals in Kuwait.

Tomrukçu, G and Ashrafian, T (2024) Energy-efficient building design under climate change adaptation process: a case study of a single-family house. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(04), 553-75.

Vlasova, L and Gram-Hanssen, K (2014) Incorporating inhabitants’ everyday practices into domestic retrofits. Building Research & Information, 42(04), 512-24.

Zaferanchi, M and Sozer, H (2024) Effectiveness of interventions to convert the energy consumption of an educational building to zero energy. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(04), 485-509.