Buildability as a tool for optimisation of building defects

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    Abstract

    Defects in buildings harm the reputation of the construction industry and the amount of defects is believed to represent a loss in economy. The purpose is to study whether the buildability concept could serve as an efficient tool for reduction of defects. The project includes a literature study and the development of a technical-probabilistic perspective on the building process in which an optimal amount of defects exists. Three levels of risk are defined as a basis for proposing strategies and rules for evaluation of risk of defects. It is concluded that a dynamic and flexible approach is needed, because different rules apply to different situations during the building period and because the economic potentials in better planning and in savings by a reduction of defects are different for different types of buildings.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationConstruction facing worldwide challenges. CIB Joint International Symposium, Dubrovnik, Croatia, September 27-30, 2009
    EditorsAnita Ceric, Mladen Radujkovic
    PublisherFaculty of Civil Engineerging, University of Zagreb
    Publication date2009
    Pages213-214
    ISBN (Print)978-953-6272-34-1
    Publication statusPublished - 2009
    EventCIB Joint International Symposium 2009, Construction Facing Worldwide Challenges - Dubrovnik, Croatia
    Duration: 27 Sept 200930 Sept 2009

    Conference

    ConferenceCIB Joint International Symposium 2009, Construction Facing Worldwide Challenges
    Country/TerritoryCroatia
    CityDubrovnik
    Period27/09/200930/09/2009

    Keywords

    • buildability
    • buildings
    • defects
    • risk

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