Whelton, M G and Keane, M M (1998) The systematic development of a software environment for building appraisal in the building renovation industry. In: Hughes, W (ed.) Proceedings of 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK.
Abstract
In Europe, 50% of construction work is undertaken on existing structures. In Ireland that proportion is 30%. The EU Conservation of European Cities Programme has provided substantial funding to several renovation case studies in Cork City, Ireland. Initial research undertaken by the Building Energy Research Laboratory on these case studies in Cork City has identified that there is a need for an integrated approach to building renovation. Such an integrated approach can be facilitated by providing a framework for information exchange between the professionals involved in building renovation. The objective of this research is to describe formally the requirements for a Building Appraisal Software Environment (BASE). The paper focuses on the role of the Appraisal Engineer and describes in detail the development of a Multimedia Database System with Decision Support and IT facilities that will aid the Structural/Conservation Engineer.
| Item Type: | Conference Paper (Paper) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | building appraisal; database management systems; renovation; software engineering & object-oriented technology; UML |
| Index terms: | conservation, database, programme, building renovation, decision support, renovation, integrated approach, laboratory, management system, Ireland, information exchange, engineer, Europe, construction work, software engineering, appraisal, case study, funding |
| Subjects: | operations management, software systems, factor and component analysis, physical geography and landforms, renovation and retrofit, data management, management, economic analysis, asset management, contractual arrangements, research management, data collection methods, profession, environmental policy, Geography, project controls, data science, decision analysis |
| Topics: | Geographical Context, Business Strategy, Time Control, Procurement, Project Management, Sustainability, Engineering Principles, Organizational Design, Research Practice, Roles and Professions, Digital Applications, Risk Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCE |
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