Lambers, Rebeca (2019) Development of a model to risk manage construction defects in the residential sector. PhD thesis, Queensland University of Technology, Australia.
Abstract
This research unfolds the frequently occurring defects in the residential construction sector and examines those key defects in depth. In particular, the research extends existing knowledge about defects causation and management and assesses the practical barriers and nature of trade work in Queensland residential construction. Findings of this research suggest that key risk management strategies and causes for defects are specific to each construction trade and only a few risk-management strategies can be administered through all the residential trades. This study provides building professional stakeholders with a comprehensive mapping of defects causation and management synthetised in a risk–management model that can be used as a guide to prioritise the management of significant construction defects, so that efforts can be directed at strengthening key pitfall areas.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Doctoral) |
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| Thesis advisor: | Lamari, Fiona and Skitmore, Martin |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction defects; latent conditions; direct causes; management; survey; queensland; risk management model |
| Index terms: | mapping, strengthening, survey, Queensland, risk management, management strategy, residential construction, strategy, building professional, construction defect |
| Subjects: | management, Geography, risk assessment, structural engineering, profession, spatial and geospatial analysis, contract obligations, data collection methods, construction integration |
| Topics: | Geographical Context, Legal Issues, Business Strategy, Engineering Principles, Risk Management, Roles and Professions, Research Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCE |
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