... continue to expose weaknesses in preparedness, spatial planning and community-level decision-making within the built environment. This study aims to evaluate how a contextually adapted Serious Game can enhance disaster risk awareness, systems thinking and preparedness practices among diverse stakeholders...

... and complex for non-climate experts. This study develops a climate database for facility managers, enabling quick and informed decision-making. Addressing the gap in data accessibility enhances climate-responsive strategies in the built environment. Aligned with Sustainable Development Goal ( SDG ) 13...

...Zafira Nadia Maaz; Anthonia Oluwatosin Adediran; Zuhaili Mohamad Ramly; Nur Fadilah Darmansah Purpose This study applies supply and demand theory to examine how the Built Environment (BE) sector can implement Artificial Intelligence (AI) monetization. Although AI potential is gaining traction...

...-saving benefits; ensuring adequate experts for NZEB quality assurance and publicizing the health benefits of NZEBs. Originality/value The findings of this study shed light on a relatively under-reported area within the built environment of a developing country, particularly Ghana. This offers...

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... toward more efficient and sustainable practices in the built environment. This paradigm shift requires overcoming significant challenges, including ensuring interoperability across diverse BIM tools, developing predictive analytics for quality control, and fostering an industry-wide acceptance...

... negativism. The authors acknowledged that this study “will not solve them and make them go away”, but it may rather ensure that “they are recognised and considered” (Zheng and Stahl, 2011 , p. 77). The following section justifies the methodological choices in accordance to the research question: Built...

...Judith Amudjie; Kofi Agyekum; Emmanuel Adinyira; Samuel Amos-Abanyie; Victoria Maame Afriyie Kumah Purpose This study examines the level of awareness and practice of the principles of circular economy (CE) among built environment (BE) professionals in Ghana. Design/methodology/approach...

... indexing, prioritisation of maintenance financing, maintenance funding, incorporation of financial indicators and audit of operational maintenance cost. Practical implications On a practical note, these elements will guide the built environment professionals in organising maintenance activities to best...

... influence relevant networks and consequentially better sustainability outcomes, including those enhanced by collaborative networks. Originality/value Closer collaboration has been found to help enhance sustainability in construction and built environment, hence attracting research interest amongst...

... Zealand and ways of incorporating the findings in the building code later updates to improve disaster resilience in the built environment. 16 02 2020 21 06 2020 30 10 2020 17 01 2021 07 03 2021 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2021 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use...

... research in the context of the construction industry. The built environment and project management research over the past 50 years has focused on emerging research and development topics. “Big Data” is one such concern where research interests include the limitations of utilising big data; challenges...

.... Originality/value The study suggests that government and other stakeholders should seek for ways of incentivising retrofit investments in heritage buildings. This will provide an effective way of minimising the contributions of the built environment to global warming and climate change. Nilupa Udawatta...

...Thomas Madritsch; Matthias Ebinger Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present a process capability assessment tool to identify process maturity levels in the “built environment management” disciplines in various industries. Design/methodology/approach The researchers investigated...

... organizations in a wide range of industries including those relating to the built environment. The study covers major processes and procedures typical of the spatial management and operations of major airport terminal buildings which holds promising lessons for airport management worldwide. Originality/value...