Carretero-Ayuso, M J; García-Sanz-Calcedo, J and Reyes-Rodríguez, A M (2016) Qualitative and quantitative analyses on project deficiencies in flat-roof design in extremadura, Spain. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(11): 04016061, ISSN 0733-9364
Abstract
The present paper reports on the analysis performed over a set of 44 final designs projected in the period 2000 to 2007, and is aimed at performing a quantitative and qualitative analysis on the prevalence of project deficiencies in flat roofs in construction building projects. The methodology is based on the study of a set of control parameters to point out the most frequent deficiencies in flat-roof designs. Out of the total number of sample projects, only eight (18.18% of total number of projects) were categorized as high-quality projects, while 17 (38.63%) and 19 (43.18%) were finally regarded as intermediate and low-quality, respectively. The use of accurate methodologies at former project stages to identify potential failures or construction deficiencies in advance is a successful predictive strategy, which directly enhances infrastructure sustainability. It provided they might prevent between 70 and 80% of the standard pathologies addressed for flat roofs, and might moreover achieve annual saving rates as high as €10-12/m2 during building use.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | buildings projects; deficiencies classification; flat roof; project planning and design; waterproofing inspection |
| Index terms: | quantitative analysis, project planning, methodology, qualitative analysis, strategy, flat roof, roof, Spain, inspection, infrastructure sustainability, pathology |
| Subjects: | data analysis and analytics, research design and methodology, control systems, sustainable engineering, quality assurance, design practice, architectural elements, medical science and clinical practice, management, research methods, Geography |
| Topics: | Design Practice, Quality Management, Health and Safety, Business Strategy, Engineering Principles, Research Practice, Project Management, Geographical Context |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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