Nwadike, A N and Wilkinson, S (2022) An evidence-based framework validation for building code improvement in New Zealand. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(8), pp. 3072-3090. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
Purpose: New Zealand building code may be serving its purpose to an extent, there is still a need to develop a framework to improve the use and application of building code for better building performance and services. This study aims to validate the identified parameters in the developed framework to improve building code practice in New Zealand. Design/methodology/approach: Subject matter experts interview was conducted with key stakeholders that use building code, standards and other associated compliance documents. Findings: The findings from this study establish the importance of improving the building code, and the efficacy of validated framework helps to identify the areas with the most pressing needs within the building regulatory system. All the subject matter experts unanimously agreed on educating and training the building code users. Besides, the validated framework will enable the policy decision-makers in the building regulatory system to promote the use of building code and the utilisation of its potentials in reducing disaster while increasing the built environment resilience. The study concludes that the designed framework will create more robust strategy implementations to enhance innovative solutions embedded in performance-based building code. Originality/value: This study originality centres on the practical application of an evidence-based framework for performance-based building code, standards and other related compliance documents.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | building code; built environment; compliance documents; enforcement; evidence-based framework; improvement |
| Index terms: | building performance, strategy, regulatory system, compliance, interview, performance-based, building code, documents, validation, evidence, methodology, New Zealand, implementation, enforcement, built environment |
| Subjects: | contractual arrangements, data collection methods, evaluation and assessment methods, political science, quality assurance, regulatory law, infrastructure and transport systems, research methods, performance measurement, management, professional development, health safety and environment, Geography |
| Topics: | Governance, Procurement, Health and Safety, Business Strategy, Information Management, Research Practice, Geographical Context, Urban Studies, Legal Issues, Quality Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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