Journal articles: 'Industrialized building systems'

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Atkin, Brian. "Industrialized building." Construction Management and Economics 32, no. 1-2 (February 2014): 1–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2014.882005.

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Badir, Yuosre F., M. R. Abdul Kadir, and Ahmed H. Hashim. "Industrialized Building Systems Construction in Malaysia." Journal of Architectural Engineering 8, no. 1 (March 2002): 19–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(asce)1076-0431(2002)8:1(19).

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Bonev, Martin, Michael Wörösch, and Lars Hvam. "Utilizing platforms in industrialized construction." Construction Innovation 15, no. 1 (January 5, 2015): 84–106. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ci-04-2014-0023.

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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the development of a platform-based project execution in the industrialised construction sector, with a focus on systematically balancing cost and value. Offering custom-tailored buildings at reasonable costs has been a growing concern for many construction companies. A promising approach adapted by operations management and design theory regards individual building projects as the adjustment and recombination of components and processes from a set of predefined platforms, while configuration systems assure feasible building solutions. Design/methodology/approach – After adapting some of the underlying assertions of platform design to the engineer-to-order (ETO) situation in construction, the practical implications are evaluated on a case study of a precast manufacturer using high performance concrete. Findings – Based on empirical findings from three distinct platform strategies, this research highlights key aspects of adapting platform-based developed theory to industrialised construction. Building projects use different layers of product, process and logistics platforms to form the right cost – value ratio for the target market application, while modelling methods map structural platform characteristics so as to balance commonality and distinctiveness. Originality/value – This paper proposes a general theory of platform-based development and execution in the industrialised construction sector, which goes beyond concurrent approaches of standardising and systemising buildings projects. It adapts and extends established frameworks for platform development to the ETO situation in construction and empirically validates their cost and value effects.

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Bari, Nor Azmi Ahmad, Nor Ainah Abdullah, Rosnah Yusuff, Napsiah Ismail, and Aini Jaapar. "Environmental Awareness and Benefits of Industrialized Building Systems (IBS)." Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences 50 (2012): 392–404. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2012.08.044.

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Yunus, Riduan, and Jay Yang. "Improving ecological performance of industrialized building systems in Malaysia." Construction Management and Economics 32, no. 1-2 (August 20, 2013): 183–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2013.825373.

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Bildsten, Louise. "Buyer-supplier relationships in industrialized building." Construction Management and Economics 32, no. 1-2 (July 10, 2013): 146–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2013.812228.

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Del Águila, Alfonso. "Sistemas constructivos industrializados." Informes de la Construcción 48, no. 446 (December 30, 1996): 27–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.3989/ic.1996.v48.i446.983.

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Daget, Yidnekachew, and Hong Zhang. "Evaluation of Experts’ Preferences for Selection of Suitable Industrialized Building Systems." MATEC Web of Conferences 206 (2018): 02006. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201820602006.

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Experts’ preferences for building material selection are a largely under-explored part of a material research. This study evaluates the experts’ preferences to identify the suitable industrialized building system for application in Addis Ababa. Ten industrialized building systems were considered as alternatives for comparison. These systems have been used in a housing development in different parts of the world. A relevant literature review and contextual analysis were conducted. An analytical hierarchy process and an Expert Choice Comparion platform were employed as a research technique and tool to evaluate the professionals’ level of preferences with regard to the housing systems. The findings revealed the most important preferential attributes and the suitable industrialized building systems for an application in housing development. The decision criteria and the experts’ preferential method used in this study can help decision-makers and housing developers in developing countries make effective evaluations and decisions.

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Lou, E. C. W., and K. A. M. Kamar. "Industrialized Building Systems: Strategic Outlook for Manufactured Construction in Malaysia." Journal of Architectural Engineering 18, no. 2 (June 2012): 69–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(asce)ae.1943-5568.0000072.

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Zabihi, Hossein, Farah Habib, and Leila Mirsaeedie. "Definitions, concepts and new directions in Industrialized Building Systems (IBS)." KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering 17, no. 6 (August 17, 2013): 1199–205. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12205-013-0020-y.

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Polat, Gul. "PRECAST CONCRETE SYSTEMS IN DEVELOPING VS. INDUSTRIALIZED COUNTRIES." JOURNAL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT 16, no. 1 (March 31, 2010): 85–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.3846/jcem.2010.08.

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Precast concrete technology is recognized worldwide as offering significant advantages. Despite the advantages they offer, precast concrete building systems’ share in both Turkey and the U.S. is very low, especially when compared to many European countries. Since Turkey is a developing country that is technologically dependent on the developed world, low share of industrialized building systems is highly expected in that country. However, the U.S. is a developed and industrialized country, so it was very interesting to see that these systems are not extensively used in that country either. This study investigated the factors that prevent the extensive use of precast concrete systems in the U.S. and Turkey through an extensive questionnaire survey. The survey results revealed that the perceptions of the American vs. Turkish respondents on most of the factors that affect the use of precast concrete systems are significantly different from each other. While American respondents considered size and load restrictions on transportation, poor communication among parties, and lack of qualified contractors specialized in precast concrete systems as three most important barriers to the extensive use of precast concrete systems in the U.S. building construction market, Turkish respondents ranked lack of good communication among parties and lack of structural engineers and contractors specialized in precast concrete systems as the most important three factors that prevent the extensive use of these systems in Turkey. This study indicated that precast concrete users and manufacturers should recognize that the main reasons for low utilization of precast concrete systems predominantly depend on the prevailing conditions of the country in question. Santrauka Surenkamojo gelžbetonio technologija visame pasaulyje pripažistama del daugelio svarbiu pranašumu. Nepaisant ju, surenkamojo gelžbetonio statybos sistemu dalis Turkijoje ir JAV, palyginti su kitomis Europos šalimis, yra labai maža. Turkija yra besivystanti šalis, kurios technologiju pletote priklauso nuo išsivysčiusiu šaliu, tad maža surenkamosios statybos sistemos dalis yra pagrista. Tačiau JAV yra išsivysčiusi ir industrializuota šalis, bet šiu sistemu naudojimo mastas šalyje yra mažas. Remiantis išsamia apklausa straipsnyje atlikta maža surenkamuju betono sistemu naudojimo JAV ir Turkijoje apimti lemiančiu veiksniu analize. Apklausos rezultatai parode, kad JAV ir Turkijos respondentu nuomonL del daugelio veiksniu labai skyresi. JAV respondentai nurode, kad trys pagrindiniai veiksniai, ribojantys surenkamuju gelžbetonio sistemu naudojima JAV statybos rinkoje, yra: transportavimo apribojimai del dydžio ir svorio; silpnas ryšys tarp statybos proceso dalyviu; kvalifikuotu statybos rangovu, kuriu specializacija ‐ surenkamieji statybos elementai, trūkumas. Turkijos respondentai pagrindinLmis priežastimis laiko bendradarbiavimo tarp statybos proceso dalyviu stoka ir specializuotu statybos projektuotoju bei rangovu trūkuma. Atlikta studija parodL, kad surenkamojo gelžbetonio sistemu naudotojai ir gamintojai turetu pripažinti, jog menka surenkamuju gelžbetonio sistemu naudojimo apimtis pirmiausia priklauso nuo šalyje dominuojančiu statybos salygu.

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Begum, Rawshan Ara, Siti Khadijah Satari, and Joy Jacqueline Pereira. "Waste Generation and Recycling: Comparison of Conventional and Industrialized Building Systems." American Journal of Environmental Sciences 6, no. 4 (April 1, 2010): 383–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.3844/ajessp.2010.383.388.

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Jonsson, Henric, and Martin Rudberg. "Classification of production systems for industrialized building: a production strategy perspective." Construction Management and Economics 32, no. 1-2 (July 2013): 53–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2013.812226.

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Jaganathan, Siva, Lenin Jawahar Nesan, Rahinah Ibrahim, and Abdul Hakim Mohammad. "Integrated design approach for improving architectural forms in industrialized building systems." Frontiers of Architectural Research 2, no. 4 (December 2013): 377–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foar.2013.07.003.

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Taherkhani, Roohollah. "Evaluating the Success of Project Management Information Systems’ Comprehensive Planning in Industrialized Building Systems." Civil Engineering Journal 4, no. 7 (August 1, 2018): 1667. http://dx.doi.org/10.28991/cej-03091103.

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The main reason for the failure of most of management information systems is referred to the problems that arise from management factors and strategic components, expectations, complexity, and risks. Finally, the main applicable proposal is giving importance by managers and analysts to the fit between organization and its information system as well as giving attention to training categories in implementation of information system, preparing financial supports and human resource in design, implementation, and development of information system, strengthening progressive factors, and weakening restrictive factors in organization by management to design or develop the system and finally, preparing organizational infrastructures to implement information system. Introduction of an information system has a strong managerial, organizational, and technological impact on industrial building methods. One of the objectives of this study was to identify and introduce key success factors of Project Management Information Systems (PMIS) in Industrialized Building Systems (IBS). The results of hypotheses showed that all dimensions of PMIS influence the performance of projects. But in the second phase of the study, sub-factors were classified using hierarchical analysis approach. This classification helps managers to identify the most important factors and obtain better results concentrating on the main factors compared with using PMIS.

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Saleh, Mohamed S., and Chaham Alalouch. "SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION IN OMAN: THE POTENTIAL ROLE OF THE INDUSTRIALIZED BUILDING SYSTEMS." Journal of Engineering Research [TJER] 17, no. 1 (May 22, 2020): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/tjer.vol17iss1pp1-10.

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The Omani construction industry has been recently witnessing a boosted expansion associated with the notable growth in population and economy. In comparison with its neighboring countries, the construction industry in Oman is criticized for the lack of sustainability practices. Recently, the government and professional bodies have taken proactive actions to promote sustainable construction practices. The Industrialized Building Systems (IBS) could play an important role in the Omani’s construction industry in the future due to its environmental, economic, and social benefits. However, the lack of evidence on the contribution of IBS to the Omani’s construction industry suggests that this approach is not yet at top of stakeholder’s agenda. This paper focuses on the potential contribution of IBS on sustainable construction practices in Oman. Through literature review, a comprehensive list of sustainability factors affecting IBS applications in the Omani construction industry was developed. A stakeholder survey of Omani construction industry including clients, engineers, and contractors was conducted to understand their perception on the importance of these factors. The statistical analysis revealed that the environment-related and the implementation-related factors are more important than the social-related factors. The Economic-related factors were not found to be significantly more important than any other group of factors. Moreover, Construction Time was found to be the most important and the most influential factor among the 62 factors considered in this study. The paper concludes with recommendations to promote and improve applications of Industrialized building system in the Omani construction industry.

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Viana, Daniela, Iris Tommelein, and Carlos Formoso. "Using Modularity to Reduce Complexity of Industrialized Building Systems for Mass Customization." Energies 10, no. 10 (October 17, 2017): 1622. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en10101622.

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Liu, Hui, Hui Gao, and Da Wan. "Research on Building Construction System of SDE2010." Advanced Materials Research 368-373 (October 2011): 3638–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.368-373.3638.

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SD (Solar Decathlon) attaches great importance to the full utilization of solar energy in buildings, while emphasizing new materials, new technologies and rational utilization with the ICS (Industrialized Construction System). This research is trying to study the construction systems used by SDE2010 teams and thus analyze the characteristics and applicability of various types of construction system so that provide the basis for the future choice of system to the team afterwards, consummate the combination of solar energy applications and building construction system meeting the premise of competition rules.

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Csoknyai, Tamás. "Energy Consumption and CO₂ Emission of Buildings Built with Industrialized Technology: The Case of Debrecen and Future Trends." Advanced Materials Research 899 (February 2014): 16–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.899.16.

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The residential buildings built with prefabricated technology (also called panel buildings) represent a significant part of the building stock, particularly in Eastern Europe. These buildings are typically 30-40 years old and due to their poor energy performance they have been in the focus of energy policy makers over the recent years. These buildings are typically connected to district heating systems and the continuously decreasing heat demand caused by the renovation subsidy programs resulting in risks of inefficient operation and on the long term it questions the viability of the district heating systems. Therefore it is particularly important to have a clear picture on the energy consumption trends about this segment of the building stock. In this paper, the building stock of the city of Debrecen connected to district heating is analysed. The current energy consumption figures of the buildings are analysed. In Debrecen, the share of retrofitted buildings is relatively low (appr. 15%), therefore a future trend analysis was also carried out. The results of this study can be interesting for other cities as well, particularly those with a significant share of “panel buildings”.

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El-Abidi, Khaled M. Amtered, George Ofori, Sharifah Akmam Syed Zakaria, Md Abdul Mannan, and Noor Faisal Abas. "Identifying and Evaluating Critical Success Factors for Industrialized Building Systems Implementation: Malaysia Study." Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering 44, no. 10 (June 3, 2019): 8761–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13369-019-03941-4.

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Peng, Y., L. Zheng, and B. S. Ruan. "SI Residential Construction Techniques to Explore under the System." Advanced Materials Research 971-973 (June 2014): 2147–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.971-973.2147.

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In this paper, combined with the results of SI building system, describes the systematic research points SI building core technology. With built-in technology as an example the construction of residential projects, built industrialized parts integrated technology systems and implementation of the project conducted a comprehensive description and analyzes the advantages and disadvantages.

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Ahmad Bari, Nor Azmi, Rosnah Mohd Yusuff, Napsiah Ismail, and Aini Jaapar. "Industrialised Building Systems (IBS): It’s attribute towards enhancing sustainability in construction." Asian Journal of Environment-Behaviour Studies 3, no. 8 (May 23, 2018): 109–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.21834/aje-bs.v3i8.284.

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A comparative study was conducted between IBS construction and conventional wet construction to compare performances in terms of time, cost, quality and utilization of manpower. Four low-rise building projects which adopted IBS and conventional methods of construction were selected for case studies. The findings suggest that construction using inter-locking blocks and prefabricated systems can reduce the overall cost, time, manpower and produces better quality housing than the conventional method. Environmentally, IBS also facilitates waste minimization and reduction, thus further highlighting its positive economics, while reductions in overall manpower requirements may also bring about less dependency on foreign labour. Keywords: Industrialized Building System; Interlocking Blocks; Prefabricated; Sustainability. eISSN 2514-751X © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. https://doi.org/10.21834/aje-bs.v3i8.284

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Koppelhuber, Joerg, Bernhard Bauer, Johannes Wall, and Detlef Heck. "Industrialized Timber Building Systems for an Increased Market Share – a Holistic Approach Targeting Construction Management and Building Economics." Procedia Engineering 171 (2017): 333–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2017.01.341.

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Nduka, D. O., O. I. Fagbenle, A. Ogunde, and A. Afolabi. "Critical success factors (CSFs) influencing the implementation of industrialized building Systems (IBS) in Nigeria." IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 640 (November 13, 2019): 012012. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1757-899x/640/1/012012.

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Babaeian Jelodar, Mostafa, Mohd Saleh Jaafar, and Tak Wing Yiu. "In Search of Sustainability: Constructability Application and Contract Management in Malaysian Industrialized Building Systems." Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction 5, no. 4 (November 2013): 196–204. http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(asce)la.1943-4170.0000121.

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Belausteguigoitia, Jone, Jon Laurenz, and Alberto Gómez. "Modular Ecotechnological Architecture: A Response to The Demands of the 21st Century." Open House International 36, no. 1 (March 1, 2011): 95–102. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ohi-01-2011-b0011.

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Constant change in current market and social conditions has triggered the demand for a more adaptable building stock. The capacity to assume and accommodate change has thus become a new requirement for buildings. At the same time, there is a growing demand for more environmentally conscious buildings. New protocols, building codes, and certification systems are becoming stricter regarding buildings’ CO2 emissions, energy efficiency, and other environmental aspects. The current building industry fails to satisfy these two demands; conventional buildings rarely enable change, unless undergoing complex renovations, and rarely consider environmental features beyond mandatory legislation. In this context, this paper proposes Modular Ecotechnological Architecture as a response to both demands. The basis is an integrated design that looks at energy, water, and materials’ efficiency altogether, combined with a modular industrialized building system. The system allows buildings to grow or reduce in size according to their needs, with little impact for their inhabitants, enabling versatility for a variety of uses within the same space and over time. This paper presents the concept of this new building system together with the technical, building code-related, and economic challenges encountered throughout recent experimental projects.

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Bazzocchi, Frida, Sara Ticci, Vincenzo Di Naso, and Andrea Rocchetti. "LOW-COST AND NON-INVASIVE ENERGY RECOVERY TECHNIQUES FOR PUBLIC RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS MADE WITH GREAT PANEL STRUCTURES IN ITALY." Journal of Green Building 14, no. 3 (June 2019): 23–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.3992/1943-4618.14.3.23.

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In Italy, a large stock of public housing was built during the 1970s and 1980s with industrialized/prefabricated techniques. These buildings have envelopes characterized by the presence of many thermal bridges and low transmittance values. In addition, they feature inefficient single heating systems in residential units and no cooling/ventilation systems. As a result, these buildings require urgent energy retrofitting actions, and it is therefore necessary to define procedures that will guarantee effective results. The possible interventions must be compatible with building construction techniques as well as be minimally invasive and inexpensive. There are only a limited number of technical solutions, considering that residents should not have to move out during the renovations. In most Italian climatic zones, current interventions are usually linked to external insulation and window replacement, leading to an improvement in energy performance and comfort only during winter. Internal comfort conditions tend to worsen in summer months because seasonal temperatures tend to increase by a few degrees. Therefore, solutions should be proposed that will improve both summer and winter conditions. This work proposes an energy recovery procedure applied to a representative building from the abovementioned period located in the Florence area and constructed with an industrialized system named the “tunnel system” (great panels structure). The procedure used in this study provides for the redevelopment of the envelope and the application of a simple mechanical ventilation system to achieve substantial energy savings and improved indoor comfort conditions.

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Lukiantchuki, Marieli Azoia, Michele Caroline Bueno Ferrari Caixeta, and Márcio Minto Fabricio. "Integrated design of industrialized building systems: The Technology Center of the Sarah Network - CTRS, Brazil." Gestão & Tecnologia de Projetos 10, no. 1 (August 13, 2015): 99. http://dx.doi.org/10.11606/gtp.v10i1.95913.

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Powell, Jane. "Direct Distribution of Organic Produce: Sustainable Food Production in Industrialized Countries." Outlook on Agriculture 24, no. 2 (June 1995): 121–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/003072709502400210.

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There is growing interest in local organic food nowadays, prompted by concerns about health, care of the environment and excessive transportation and packaging of produce. But conventional marketing systems are not really able to cater for such demands, because they operate on too large a scale. In recent years a solution to the problem has appeared: direct links between growers and consumers, within the same local area. Some of these are growing rapidly, opening up exciting possibilities for the development of sustainable food production and marketing, and for building new links between cities and the countryside.

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Meiling, John Henrik, Marcus Sandberg, and Helena Johnsson. "A study of a plan-do-check-act method used in less industrialized activities: two cases from industrialized housebuilding." Construction Management and Economics 32, no. 1-2 (July 8, 2013): 109–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2013.812227.

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Mobili, Sofía, Carmen Galán-Marín, and Carlos Rivera-Gómez. "A New Affordable Masonry System Based on Unfired Clay Sandwich Panel." Proceedings 2, no. 22 (October 30, 2018): 1378. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2221378.

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Nowadays, construction is one of the main sectors that produces waste and consume more materials and energy, so there is a growing need for alternative construction technologies that allow us to modify this situation. In this context, this paper presents the development of an innovative proposal for an industrialized outdoor enclosure. This solution is based on a constructive system with prefabricated insulated sandwich panels, produced on the basis of a new eco-efficient composite material, based on raw stabilized clay. In this way, it is possible, prioritize environmental issues to significantly reduce the environmental impact generated during the manufacture of the piece. The use in the construction of buildings material such as stabilized raw clay can be an alternative to achieve buildings of nearly zero energy consumption. They are known both from a thermal comfort and ability to regulate temperature and humidity, as well as being materials that contain much less embodied energy. This study is a comparative analysis of building systems, as well, as a serie of selected patent systems and copyrighted materials. On the other hand, it also analyzes their enforcement against the values established by the Spanish building code.

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Rashidi, Ali, and Rahinah Ibrahim. "Industrialized Construction Chronology: The Disputes and Success Factors for a Resilient Construction Industry in Malaysia." Open Construction and Building Technology Journal 11, no. 1 (November 14, 2017): 286–300. http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1874836801711010286.

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Background:The construction industry needs to be resilient in Malaysian economy because it contributes significantly to its socio-economy, gross domestic production, and positive employment ratios.Objective:This study is a chronological review of the fundamental issues related to the industrialization of construction in Malaysia. It covers different aspects of industrialized building systems (IBSs), which have the potential to promote productivity resiliency by stakeholders in Malaysian construction industry.Method:Furthermore, this study examines the fundamental issues related to current terminologies and the numerous classifications of industrialized construction. It also examines related works that support potential critical success factors and the current disputes affecting the adoption of industrialized construction in Malaysia.Discussion and Conclusion:This study redefines an IBS as a computer-integrated design, manufacturing, and construction system, using the concept of off-site or on-site prefabricated mass-production techniques within a controlled environment. Furthermore, the system uses proper coordination and planning to transport, position, and install building components with minimal in-situ work. With the success of modern methods of construction, IBS is expected to transform construction industry practices through the application of manufacturing and mechanization concepts. The study concludes by recommending incorporation of computer-aided learning technology at all workforces’ training levels when learning IBS applications. It is expected that this will improve performance in terms of construction quality, waste reduction, occupational safety, cost effectiveness, and productivity.

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Daget, Yidnekachew Tesmamma, and Hong Zhang. "Decision-making model for the evaluation of industrialized housing systems in Ethiopia." Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management 27, no. 1 (August 5, 2019): 296–320. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ecam-05-2018-0212.

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Purpose The industrialized housing system (IHS) is regarded as an effective building philosophy based on off-site construction techniques to achieve rapid and cost-effective housing development. The purpose of this paper is to develop a multi-criteria decision-making support system (DMSS) model for the evaluation of housing systems to select the relevant decision factors and to identify the types and characteristics of suitable IHSs for application in a mass housing development. Design/methodology/approach A multi-criteria DMSS model with the analytical hierarchy process was designed. Based on the literature review and also the response of the ten experts’ interviews, 30 decision factors were identified for evaluation. In addition, 5 IHSs were considered as a case study for testing the model. Then, 30 professionals participated in a questionnaire survey conducted to evaluate the priority vector importance level of the decision factors and housing systems. Findings The result of the decision-making process showed that the top three decision factors are customer needs, supply chain and the construction industry. In addition, both precast concrete beam and slab blocks, as well as agro stone panels are identified as suitable housing systems. The systems have the characteristics of being lightweight, easy to produce and erect, and cost-effective, and they use local input resources and semi-skilled labor. The findings also revealed the potential and practicality of the model among multiple alternatives across multiple decision factors. Research limitations/implications The study has faced the limitations of available professionals and experts who have rich experience in the application of IHSs. In addition, there were few types of alternative IHSs and limited practice of IHSs implementation in large-scale housing construction. These challenges caused limitations to the relevant data collection. In order to address these challenges, all the available experts from the different sectors of the construction industry with the experience of IHSs construction are invited to participate and the available alternative IHSs in the market are selected for evaluation. Practical implications The rational evaluation method used to determine the important decision factors and the general characteristics of the suitable housing systems can help housing developers and decision makers in developing countries to make informed and effective decisions. Social implications The findings of the study help to address the challenge of lack of sufficient housing supply to the overwhelming housing demand that exists and identify the most important decision factors and suitable housing systems that can be applied for the rapid and decent large-scale housing developments at an affordable price. Originality/value This paper bridges the knowledge gaps that exist regarding the identification and evaluation of IHSs in Ethiopia. This study can help practitioners, housing developers, and decision makers to make informed and effective decisions regarding the evaluation and selection of IHSs.

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Noh, S., I. Kwon, H. M. Yang, H. L. Choi, and H. Kim. "Current status of water reuse systems in Korea." Water Science and Technology 50, no. 2 (July 1, 2004): 309–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/wst.2004.0146.

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In Korea, the current water resources will fall short by 2.6 billion tons to meet the 38 billion ton water demand in the year 2020. To overcome the future water shortage, it is desirable to minimize water consumption and to reuse treated wastewater. There are a total of 99 on-site water-recycling systems in the country. The potential capacity of the 99 systems is 429 thousands tons/day, which is 3.6% of the total service water. Compared to other industrialized countries, the number of the water recycling systems in Korea is extremely small. This is mainly due to the following reasons. First, in Korea, any building with more than 60,000 m2 of total floor space is required to install a water reuse system by law. However, only less than 0.5% of the total buildings have more than 10,000 m2. Therefore, the regulation is ineffective and merely nominal. Second, service water is supplied at low charge (0.20 US-dollar/m3 water). The inexpensive service water often discourages people to recycle treated wastewater. Third, people still think recycled water is not clean enough and can cause diseases. Therefore, they should be informed that a well-maintained recycling system does not fail to produce water with high quality.

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Höök, Matilda, and Lars Stehn. "Applicability of lean principles and practices in industrialized housing production." Construction Management and Economics 26, no. 10 (October 2008): 1091–100. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01446190802422179.

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Hobees, Malik Ali Salim, Salman Riazi Mehdi Riazi, Radzi Ismail, Abdulkadir Ali Yusuf, Mohd Nasrun Mohd Nawi, and Mohd Faizal Omar. "Facilities Management (FM) in Industrialized Building System (IBS) Projects in Malaysia: Challenges and Strategies for Improvement." Webology 18, SI03 (January 13, 2021): 01–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.14704/web/v18si03/web18016.

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Facilities management (FM) involves the amalgamation of organizational procedures towards upholding and developing services to better the efficiency of its core activities. FM plays a significant role for success in projects whereby it offers a better working environment, value for money, cost and risk management, etc. which is all important criteria for achieving a successful project. This paper, therefore through literature reviews, explores the elements of FM, its practices in the construction industry including in Malaysia from the perspective of IBS projects. Further to that, interviews were also conducted with five (5) experts of the Malaysian construction industry whereby each of them possesses a minimum of 10 years of working experience towards getting an insight into their understanding as well as to gain information from their vast experiences. They were also asked to highlight the challenges and difficulties that were faced as well as to propose ways forward to improve the scenario. In short, respondents generally had different point of view regarding the FM practices but agreed that the structural design of the building highly influences the building FM practices. The findings also showed that while conventional projects offer more opportunity to save cost; performing FM in IBS project makes maintenance works quicker although it also requires higher quality and lifelong span of services under efficient management. In overall, performing FM in IBS projects have its own advantages and downfalls which need to be well considered beforehand.

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Ghafar, Maszura Abdul, and Rahinah Ibrahim. "Effects of Human Culture Among AEC Professionals Towards Adaptation of Collaborative Technology in Industrialized Project Delivery." International Journal of Digital Innovation in the Built Environment 9, no. 1 (January 2020): 36–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijdibe.2020010103.

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Collaborative technology would change how AEC professionals instill their work culture when using BIM-enabled visualization applications during industrialized projects. This desktop study is to identify the base line communication preferences that can help building stakeholders to prepare themselves to export their professional services in delivering transdisciplinary global project implementation. The study found AEC's professional culture, method of knowledge transfer, and educational programs could affect several dimensions of their beliefs and values in ways of delivering global transdisciplinary projects. This study is limited to understanding and documenting the effects of human factors during the integrated project delivery phase. These contributions would support developing countries' professionals to collaborate effectively with developed countries' professionals. Future development of supportive communication systems in integrated design studio education programs is recommended to prepare future Malaysian AEC transdisciplinary global practices.

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Barsallo, G., F. Cardoso, and L. Vazquez. "AN EXPERIENCE AIMED AT PROMOTING VERNACULAR BUILDING CULTURE IN SUSUDEL (ECUADOR)." ISPRS - International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences XLIV-M-1-2020 (July 24, 2020): 623–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-xliv-m-1-2020-623-2020.

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Abstract. The richness of the historical landscape environments of the popular architecture which is often built with vernacular systems whose technology and knowledge are transmitted from generation to generation through practice, suffers a series of threats caused by the irruption of new architecture models and the use of industrialized materials. Also the social factors have built stigmata and contempt or undervaluation for traditional ways of solving the habitat or architecture of community interest such as communal houses, temples, etc. This has caused a loss of quality and personality in the environments in which rural and marginal urban communities live in ecuadorian territory. One of the factors clearly identified as driving this breakdown of the natural process of loss of wisdom and knowledge, has been the distancing of new generations from what their parents do or did. Many times falsely articulated to a denial of local culture itself and ostentation on the basis of architecture unrelated to the place. With these considerations as a backdrop, a workshop for adults and children was set up. The objective was to build intergenerational bridges and to foster an appreciation of vernacular architecture, jointly discovering the benefits and the nobility of this way of doing architecture, and articulating it with the patrimonial values of the place. This article analyzes an experience applied between the years 2018 and 2019, in the community of Susudel, in Ecuador.

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Habibi, Shahryar. "DESIGN CONCEPTS FOR THE INTEGRATION OF BAMBOO IN CONTEMPORARY VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE." Journal of Green Building 14, no. 4 (September 2019): 223–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.3992/1943-4618.14.4.223.

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This paper discusses the development of design concepts for a row of typical bamboo houses, including the layout configuration and the function/aesthetics properties that are important from an architectural perspective. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the role of bamboo in investigations of structural and sustainability benefits and to highlight key research ideas that are important for industrialized production and cultural systems. The development of bamboo housing systems can advance efforts directed at securing home ownership for low-income families through lowering the construction costs to levels that are within their budgets. This paper aims to demonstrate approaches for using bamboo as a structural material for low-income and affordable housing. Bamboo housing can improve the financial stability and economic sustainability of low-income families. This paper presents a review of examples of vernacular architecture and building elements and then highlights the design of two bamboo-structure residential houses based on bio-climatic design strategies.

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Malaguti, Fiorenzo. "Automation and robotic in construction: A new challenge for old and new industrialized countries." Automation in Construction 17, no. 2 (January 2008): 109–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2006.12.001.

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Drottberger, Annie, Martin Melin, and Lotten Lundgren. "Alternative Food Networks in Food System Transition—Values, Motivation, and Capacity Building among Young Swedish Market Gardeners." Sustainability 13, no. 8 (April 18, 2021): 4502. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13084502.

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This study sheds light on a new generation of Swedish food producers, market gardeners, who are attracting attention in terms of food system sustainability, prompted by increasing consumer awareness about the value of healthy and locally produced food. Market gardening is part of a global agroecological movement opposed to industrialized agriculture and its negative impacts on the environment and rural communities. These food producers challenge the incumbent agri-food regime through the building of alternative food networks. This case-based study involving 14 young vegetable producers showed that young people who engage in market gardening are strongly motivated by dual incentives, namely entrepreneurship and transformation to sustainability. Six main competences were identified as important for market gardeners: practical skills related to growing vegetables, business management, innovation and continuous learning, systems thinking, pioneering, and networking. Individuals develop their skills through continuous experiential learning and gain knowledge through peer-to-peer learning using social media. However, they need to acquire certain skills relating to their daily work in the field and to managing a business. Market gardeners currently face a number of barriers erected by the sociopolitical environment, in particular regarding access to research-based knowledge, extension services, and business support.

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Wuni, Ibrahim Yahaya, and Geoffrey Qiping Shen. "Stakeholder management in prefabricated prefinished volumetric construction projects: benchmarking the key result areas." Built Environment Project and Asset Management 10, no. 3 (April 25, 2020): 407–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/bepam-02-2020-0025.

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PurposePrefabricated prefinished volumetric construction (PPVC) projects are industrialized building systems that are co-created. Thus, effective management of the involved stakeholders is required to ensure project success. However, knowledge of how best to manage the diverse stakeholders in PPVC projects is limited. This research identified and prioritized the success factors or key result areas (KRAs) for the effective stakeholder management (SM) in PPVC projects.Design/methodology/approachA quantitative research design was implemented involving a literature review and structured questionnaire survey with international PPVC experts. The research identified and statistically analysed 12 KRAs for SM in PPVC projects.FindingsAnalysis showed that the top three KRAs for SM in PPVC projects include: effective working collaboration, communication and information sharing among participants; effective coordination of the PPVC supply chain segments; and early involvement of relevant stakeholders in the PPVC project. A factor analysis clustered the 12 KRAs into stakeholder analysis and early involvement, effective communication and information sharing and stakeholder interest integration and conflict management.Practical implicationsThe paper identified and prioritized the KRAs required for the effective SM in PPVC projects. To practitioners, the results may serve as decision support on the key areas to focus to ensure effective SM in PPVC projects and may guide the efficient allocation of limited resources.Originality/valueThis research constitutes the first exclusive attempt at identifying and benchmarking the generic KRAs required for effective SM in PPVC projects and contributes to the SM body of knowledge in industrialized construction.

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Lundberg, Mary, Susanne Engström, and Helena Lidelöw. "Diffusion of innovation in a contractor company." Construction Innovation 19, no. 4 (October 7, 2019): 629–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ci-08-2018-0061.

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Purpose In the construction industry, it has proven difficult to implement and realize innovation efforts, for example in the development of industrialized construction and use of platform concepts. Thus, the purpose of this study is to characterize the innovation diffusion process in the social system of a large Swedish contractor company. Specifically, the diffusion of three innovative industrialized house-building (IHB) platforms and factors affecting their adoption and implementation (particularly effects of their perceived radicality in relation to the company’s decentralized characteristics) are identified and discussed. Design/methodology/approach A case study approach was applied, using empirical material including semi-structured interviews and archival records (research reports from earlier studies at different points in time related to each innovation and annual corporate reports). The material was analyzed using Rogers’ (2003) five-stage innovation process model, acknowledging the importance of social systems’ structures. Findings Structural characteristics of the social system strongly affect innovation diffusion. In subsystems that had not been involved in initiation of the innovations, they were regarded as radical, which hindered their adoption and implementation. Research limitations/implications This study builds upon the recent findings that successful innovation implementation depends on a range of contingencies in the construction context. Although the diffusion of the innovations per se has been traced over a ten-year period, generalizability is limited because the results come from one construction company. Practical implications Contractors have invested substantially in the development of industrialized construction and use of platform concepts, but less in their implementation, so they have obtained little gain. How innovations are perceived and implemented in different subsystems affects the success of their implementation in the overarching social system. Originality/value This study adheres to previous calls for more research on firm level in the complex social system of construction companies by adopting a ten-year perspective on the diffusion of innovation at a large contractor addressing in particular the impact of the innovations perceived radicality in relation to the decentralized characteristics of the company.

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García SanMiguel, Pedro, and Julian García Muñoz. "Towards sustainable housing: ABS industrialized passive buildings = Hacia la vivienda sostenible: los edificios industrializados pasivos ABS." Building & Management 2, no. 2 (September 10, 2018): 53. http://dx.doi.org/10.20868/bma.2018.2.3767.

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Abstract Promoting innovation in the construction sector is one of the cornerstones of sustainability, since it is one of the main responsible for GHG emissions. This paper provides a proposal for sustainable housing: the industrialized passive home of American Building System Company (ABS) and its suitability to be incorporated into the construction system. Following the comparative analysis of the energy demands of this model versus an equivalent house which follows the regulations of the CTE. These data will be simulated by the SG SAVE software that perform the energy simulation of the both systems, based on the transmittance values of enclosures and glass and the final tightness of the homes. From these results about the savings in energy consumption, an economic analysis has been carried out and an assessment of the amortization period of the proposed house facing the other. In addition, through the calculation coefficients of equivalent CO2 emissions from the Spanish Ministry of Industry, the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions associated with energy consumption during the use stage has been obtained. Finally, for a standardize comfort conditions, the modelling and the assessment allow us to conclude that the deployment of ABS house in comparison with the conventional Spanish system supposes a reduction of 60% in energy demand, a 90% in CO2 emissions, and an amortization period of 12 years. With all these evidences we should start to think why this system has not been already integrated in the Spanish construction sector. Resumen Fomentar la innovación en el sector de la construcción es una de las piedras angulares de la sostenibilidad, pues la construcción es uno de los sectores responsables de las emisiones de GEI. Este artículo busca ofrecer una propuesta para la construcción sostenible: la vivienda pasiva industrializada de la empresa American Building System (ABS) y su idoneidad para ser incorporada como sistema constructivo tras el análisis comparativo de sus demandas energéticas frente a los de una vivienda equivalente que sigue la normativa del Código Técnico de la Edificación. Estos datos han sido obtenidos a partir del modelado energético de la vivienda a través del software SG SAVE, en función de los valores de transmitancia de cerramientos y vidrios y la estanqueidad final de la vivienda. A partir de estos resultados se ha realizado un análisis económico y se ha calculado el periodo de amortización de la vivienda propuesta frente a la del sistema convencional. Por otro lado, mediante los coeficientes de cálculo de emisiones del Ministerio de Industria Español, ha sido posible estimar la reducción emisiones de CO2 asociadas al consumo de energía durante la etapa de uso como consecuencia de la reducción de demanda energética entre ambas viviendas. Finalmente, para unas condiciones de confort normalizadas, la modelización energética y el análisis de resultados nos permiten concluir que la vivienda ABS en comparación con la vivienda del sistema convencional español nos permite reducir la demanda energética en hasta un 60%, las emisiones de CO2 en hasta un 90%, con un período de amortización de 12 años. Con todas estas evidencias de mejoría se plantea una reflexión final que es la de por qué este tipo de sistemas constructivos no están todavía integrados en el modelo constructivo español .

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Motooka, Nobuhisa, Shin Murakami, and Eiichi Tobe. "Small House Projects in Japan Housing Experiments for Open-Building Concept." Open House International 30, no. 1 (March 1, 2005): 88–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ohi-01-2005-b0012.

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Focusing on small houses has become one of the recent trends in housing design in Japan, as has been observed in many house design works. Periodical coverage can tell that the number of such works has clearly been increasing since the 90s, as compared with the 70s and 80s. The trend of small houses was also observed in the 50s. In those postwar years of economic growth, it was driven by the conditions of the time, such as supply and housing shortages and urban centralization. Today’s social conditions are significantly different from those in the 50s, and naturally, the whole concept of small houses has greatly changed from the past. In this research, we evaluate the experiments of small houses, from the view of the idea of sustainability and open building concept. Specifically, the study compares the small houses of the 50s and those after 1990 to examine their differences or similarities in terms of size, structure and building systems. And thus clarify how industrialization and standardization reflect on these experiments. The former period, most were constructed on wood, with traditional construction method. The purpose of design was rather how to adapt the industrialization to the traditional construction and how to realize the modern way of living in the smallest space, than fulfillment of flexibility. Moreover, low cost was also included in the design purpose. In latest examples, the “small” means “small building area” rather than “small space for life and minimal cost for construction” The experimental projects were conducted by the intention exploring new possibilities and diversities of space design, with various highly industrialized materials. The small houses after 1990 can be regarded as experimental efforts to explore new approaches to skeletons within the context of urban tissue.

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Joshani, M., S. S. R. Koloor, and Redzuan Abdullah. "Damage Mechanics Model for Fracture Process of Steel-Concrete Composite Slabs." Applied Mechanics and Materials 165 (April 2012): 339–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.165.339.

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Composite slab construction using permanent cold-formed steel decking has become one of the most economical and industrialized forms of flooring systems in modern building structures. Structural performance of the composite slab is affected directly by the horizontal shear bond phenomenon at steel-concrete interface layer. This study utilizes 3D nonlinear finite element quasi-static analysis technique to analyze the shear bond damage and fracture mechanics of the composite slabs. Fracture by opening and sliding modes of the plain concrete over the corrugated steel decking had been modeled with concrete damaged plasticity model available in ABAQUS/Explicit module. The horizontal shear bond was simulated with cohesive element. Cohesive fracture properties such as fracture energy and initiation stress were derived from horizontal shear bond stress versus end slip curves. These curves were extracted from bending tests of narrow width composite slab specimens. Results of the numerical analyses match the experimental results accurately. This study demonstrated that the proposed finite element model and analysis procedure can predict the behavior of composite slabs accurately. The procedure can be used as a cheaper alternative to experimental work for investigating the ultimate strength and actual fracture and damage behavior of steel-concrete composite slab systems.

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Gorbanev, Sergey A., Ol’ga L. Markova, Gennady B. Yeremin, Natalya A. Mozzhukhina, Olga I. Kopytenkova, and Aleksandr O. Karelin. "Features of hygienic assessment of atmospheric air quality in the area of the location of the enterprise for the production of mineral fertilizers." Hygiene and sanitation 100, no. 8 (August 31, 2021): 755–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.47470/0016-9900-2021-100-8-755-761.

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Introduction. The problematic environmental situation in the industrialized territories requires precise management decisions to ensure the excellent quality of atmospheric air to protect public health. Information on the atmospheric air quality is based on data from various monitoring systems: socio- hygienic, environmental, production control, as well as the results of control measures carried out by Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing (Rospotrebnadzor) and Federal Service for Supervision of Natural Resources of the Russian Federation (Rosprirodnadzor)). Materials and methods. The analysis of normative permissible emissions, sanitary protection zones projects, the results of socio-hygienic and environmental monitoring, production control, as well as carried out own laboratory and instrumental laboratory and instrumental studies of 130 samples of atmospheric air in the sanitary protection zone of the chemical industry enterprise and the nearest residential area. The research was based on the North-West Public Health Research Center and the chemical-analytical centre “Arbitrage” D.I. Mendeleev Research Institute for metrology. Results. According to various monitoring systems and the results of own research, on the territory of residential buildings, the concentrations of pollutants did not exceed the MAC, mainly corresponded to the design values. However, the ammonia content in the atmospheric air on the territory of the nearest building to the enterprise exceeded the calculated design values by three times. At the border of the industrial site of the enterprise for ammonia and diPhosphorpentaoxide, concentrations comparable to the MAC were recorded, while hydrochloric acid and gaseous fluorides were not detected either at the border of the industrial site or in the nearest residential development. Conclusions. The programs of air quality control monitoring are based on the research and analysis of the project documentation. The developed scheme for monitoring atmospheric air can be applied to assess atmospheric air quality in areas around mineral fertilizer production enterprises.

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Pierce, Christina Kerby Jessica, and Christina Kerby. "The Global Ethics of Latex Gloves: Reflections on Natural Resource Use in Healthcare." Cambridge Quarterly of Healthcare Ethics 8, no. 1 (January 1999): 98–107. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0963180199221159.

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A quick tour through an average U.S. hospital gives pause to anyone with even a rudimentary concern for environmental issues. To a careful observer, the typical U.S. hospital presents an array of challenges to the health of ecosystems. For example, hospitals consume vast quantities of natural resources. The most obvious of these are fossil fuels, which form the basic building blocks of the industrialized medical care industry. Aside from the worry that our healthcare systems are technologically and functionally dependent upon nonrenewable, relatively scarce, and politically volatile resources, our heavy reliance on fossil fuels has important ill effects, including unfavorable health outcomes for humans. For example, the combustion of fossil fuels is the driving force behind global warming, which will likely result in increasing heat-related mortality and morbidity and may contribute to the spread and resurgence of infectious diseases around the world. Also, the combustion of coal and oil releases pollutants such as sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, and ground-level ozone that contribute to various respiratory ailments. In addition to being energy intensive, the modern hospital uses a great deal of water, wood, paper, metals, minerals, plastics, chemicals, food, and land.

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Yildirim, Semih Goksel. "Design Education of Industrialised Building Systems." Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences 51 (2012): 84–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2012.08.123.

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Geyman, John P. "Myths as Barriers to Health Care Reform in the United States." International Journal of Health Services 33, no. 2 (April 2003): 315–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/flv6-w082-hxf6-bpgq.

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The U.S. health care system is deteriorating in terms of decreasing access, increased costs, unacceptable quality, and poor system performance compared with health care systems in many other industrialized Western countries. Reform efforts to establish universal insurance coverage have been defeated on five occasions over the last century, largely through successful opposition by pro-market stakeholders in the status quo. Reform attempts have repeatedly been thwarted by myths perpetuated by stakeholders without regard for the public interest. Six myths are identified here and defused by evidence: (1) “Everyone gets care anyhow;” (2) “We don't ration care in the United States”; (3) “The free market can resolve our problems in health care”; (4) “The U.S. health care system is basically healthy, so incremental change will address its problems;” (5) “The United States has the best health care system in the world”; and (6) “National health insurance is so unfeasible for political reasons that it should not be given serious consideration as a policy alternative.” Incremental changes of the existing health care system have failed to resolve its underlying problems. Pressure is building again for system reform, which may become more feasible if a national debate can be focused on the public interest without distortion by myths and disinformation fueled by defending stakeholders.

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