...Mzukisi Yaphi; Eric Kwame Simpeh; John Julian Smallwood Purpose As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change, the necessity to improve the energy efficiency and sustainability of existing building stock has become increasingly urgent. This has made green retrofitting an important...

...Abdullah Ehtesham Akbar; Mohammad A. Hassanain; Adel Alshibani Purpose This research explores the factors influencing the growth of the facilities management (FM) industry in Saudi Arabia, identifying essential skills and challenges faced by facilities managers. Design/methodology/approach...

... The investigation aimed to identify the root cause of the teachers “quarters” low occupancy by assessing the structural condition of the building. It also delves into how adopting an adaptive reuse strategy could repurpose the building for different uses. The discussion will encompass three main challenges...

... communities (GCs), and challenges impeding the effective implementation of these practices. Design/methodology/approach The study used a qualitative approach involving the use of purposive sampling technique. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data from the participants. Data gathered...

... relocation as organizational workplaces. Design/methodology/approach An investigation of the literature was conducted, to identify design aspects, drivers, challenges, and technical and functional considerations of the workplace relocation. A structured survey was utilized, as face-to-face interviews...

...Chee Kwong Lau; Hexin Chen Purpose This study examines the stakeholder perception of the sustainability risks, challenges and benefits arising from managing these risks in the Singapore construction industry. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire consisting of 89 risk factors, challenges...

...Visar Hoxha; Dhurata Hoxha; Jehona Hoxha Purpose While facilities management (FM) in Kosovo is a constantly growing discipline, the studies so far in Kosovo have been scarce and too general. The purpose of the paper is to discuss the current situation of FM in Kosovo, identify challenges...

...Naana Amakie Boakye-Agyeman; John Tiah Bugri; Frank Gyamfi-Yeboah Purpose Research shows that strategic corporate real estate management (SCREM) practice contributes to organizational performance. However, globally, SCREM practice is hindered by numerous challenges especially in developing...