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Role of perceived risks and perceived benefits on consumers behavioural intention to use Buy-Now, Pay-Later (BNPL) services Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Vijay Amrit Raj, Sahil Singh Jasrotia, Siddharth Shankar Rai
Purpose Perceived risk and benefits have been proposed as crucial elements in consumers’ technology adoption intention. Therefore, this study aims to use the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 (UTAUT2) framework, with perceived risks and benefits, to explore how they affect consumers’ Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) behavioural intention. Design/methodology/approach An online survey was
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COVID-19 and CFO performance: evidence of large and medium-size companies Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Grzegorz Zimon, Mahdi Salehi, Samaneh Kalateh Arabi
Purpose This paper aims to investigate the relationship between the impact of COVID-19 on the performance of financial managers of medium and large companies. Design/methodology/approach This research used the data of 173 listed large and over-the-counter as medium-size companies from 2018 to 2021. The results of these tests have been analyzed using panel data and STATA 15 software. Findings The results
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Tenant satisfaction and property reputation of trade centers in Surabaya, Indonesia Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Robby Adi, Anastasia Njo
Purpose Trade centers are operationally run by a property manager as a delegate of the property owner. The dimensions of service quality (SERVQUAL), which include tangibles, assurance, empathy, reliability and responsiveness, are vital to be implemented as the duties of property managers when providing service to tenants to maintain tenant satisfaction and property reputation. This study aims to understand
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Critical success factors for implementing smart maintenance in the fourth industrial revolution era: a bibliometric analysis within the built environment Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2023-10-18 Temidayo O. Osunsanmi, Chigozie Collins Okafor, Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa
Purpose The implementation of smart maintenance (SM) has greatly benefited facility managers, construction project managers and other stakeholders within the built environment. Unfortunately, its actualization for stakeholders in the built environment in the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) era remains a challenge. To reduce the challenge, this study aims at conducting a bibliometric analysis to
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The effect of auditors’ work stress and client participation on audit quality in the COVID-19 era Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2023-10-18 Hamideh Asnaashari, Mohammad Hossein Safarzadeh, Atousa Kheirollahi, Sadaf Hashemi
Purpose This study aims to examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the relationship between auditors’ work stress and client participation with audit quality (AQ). Design/methodology/approach This study is a descriptive-survey type and the data were collected through a questionnaire distributed online. The statistical population consisted of auditors working in audit firms in Iran and the sample
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Analysis of FM involvement during project Lifecycle phases Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2023-10-09 Mohammad A. Hassanain, Mahmoud A. Zourob, Ahmed M. Ibrahim
Purpose This study aims to analyze the facilities managers’ involvement over the project life cycle phases (PLP), based on theoretical knowledge, consensus from empirical assessment of facilities managers and consultants’ practices. Design/methodology/approach A literature review was undertaken to determine the different tasks that facilities managers typically handle, identify project phases and their
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Occupants’ perceived importance and satisfaction with fire safety considerations of high-rise students’ housing facilities Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2023-10-06 Edward Ayebeng Botchway, Kofi Agyekum, Judith Amudjie, Hayford Pittri
Purpose This study aims to explore occupants’ perceived importance and satisfaction with high-rise students’ housing facilities’ fire safety considerations (FSCs). The specific objectives are to explore the FSCs for high-rise students’ housing facilities and assess the level of importance and satisfaction with the FSCs provided in high-rise students’ housing facilities in controlling fire outbreaks
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The relationship between economic complexity and green economy with earnings management Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2023-09-14 Zainab Ahmadi, Mahdi Salehi, Mahmoud Rahmani
Purpose This study aims to analyze the relationship between economic complexity (EC) and the green economy (GE) with the real and accrual earnings management (REM and AEM) of the listed companies on the Iranian stock exchange. The authors study whether EC and the GE can affect REM and AEM. Design/methodology/approach The authors used a multiple regression model based on the panel data and a fixed effect
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An approach for facilities manager to reducing risks in gas pipelines through sensors and data intelligentization in BIM Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2023-09-13 Omid Alijani Mamaghani, Mohammad Zolfaghari
Purpose Gas transmission pipelines are at constant risk of gas leakage or fire due to various atmospheric environments, corrosion on pipe metal surfaces and other external factors. This study aims to reduce the human and financial risks associated with gas transmission by regularly monitoring pipeline performance, controlling situations and preventing disasters. Design/methodology/approach Facility
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Digital financial inclusion (DFI) can improve the economic growth: a study of India Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2023-08-22 Nenavath Sreenu
Purpose Can digital financial inclusion (DFI) as an emerging and innovative financial service encourage economic development? Design/methodology/approach Based on a Bayesian macroeconomic investigation framework, this research study presents the level of internet growth as a threshold variable and examines the influence of DFI on economic development based on state panel data from 2008 to 2021 in India
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The features of Anglican churches in Malaysia and their maintenance practices Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2023-08-11 Wee Fhong Ow, Shirley Jin Lin Chua, Azlan Shah Ali
Purpose This paper aims to explore the history of Anglican churches in Malaysia and discusses their typical features and their respective maintenance practices. Design/methodology/approach A narrative review of 84 literacy sources published between 1967 and 2020 on the development and features of Anglican churches in Malaysia, along with recommendations on maintenance practices from the asset and facilities
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Modelling critical success factors (CSFs) for Ghanaian public–private partnership (PPP) power projects using fuzzy synthetic evaluation (FSE) Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2023-07-10 Augustine Senanu Komla Kukah, De-Graft Owusu-Manu, Edward Badu, David John Edwards, Eric Asamoah
Purpose The purpose of this paper was to first identify and then model the impact of critical success factors (CSFs) of public–private partnership (PPP) power projects. Design/methodology/approach Review of empirical literature came out with 20 CSFs which were ranked by experts and industry practitioners through a two-round Delphi questionnaire survey. Findings These CSFs were grouped into CSF groups
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Effect of humble leadership on project success: the mediating role of team engagement and the moderating role of organizational culture Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2023-07-04 Muhammad Waseem, Shahid Iqbal, Khalid Khan
Purpose This study aims to determine the effect of humble leadership on project success (PS). According to the authors, such an effect is mediated by team engagement and moderated by organizational culture. The direct and indirect effects of team engagement provided helpful insights. Moreover, organizational culture did not moderate the relationship. The authors’ objective is to contribute to the literature
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Adding value through enterprise building information models in health-care services Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2023-06-08 Sobah Abbas Petersen, Tor Åsmund Evjen, John Krogstie
Purpose The main aim of this paper is to describe the potential benefits of enterprise building information models (EBIMs) for health-care institutions. The main research question addressed is how data from EBIM could be leveraged to create value for hospitals beyond design, construction and traditional facility management. Design/methodology/approach Three different prototypes, which use different
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The moderating effect of adaptability on the relationship between cognitive social capital and innovation capacity Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2023-06-07 Patricia Pilar Zirena-Bejarano, Graci Tancayllo Yana, Andrea Karina Caryt Málaga
Purpose The purpose of this study is to analyze the moderating effect of adaptability on the relationship between cognitive social capital and innovation capacity in companies in the tourism sector. The study aims to contribute to a better understanding of the direct and indirect linkage generated between these variables. Design/methodology/approach The research was designed under the quantitative
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Fire risk assessment of Malaysia public hospital buildings Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2023-05-31 Naziah Salleh, Agus Salim Nuzaihan Aras, Norsafiah Norazman, Syahrul Nizam Kamaruzzaman
Purpose This paper aims to evaluate the level of compliance of fire safety with the legal requirements in Malaysia government hospital buildings by evaluating via fire risk management. Design/methodology/approach Five government hospitals were selected. These five hospitals were selected due to the location of Penang, which is one of the fast-growing states in Malaysia (Salleh, 2019; Ebekozien, 2019)
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Evaluating the factors that influence public sector involvement in Ghanaian public-private partnership (PPP) power projects Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2023-05-12 Augustine Senanu Komla Kukah, De-Graft Owusu-Manu, Edward Badu, David John Edwards, Eric Asamoah, Andrew Anafo, Dominic Kuutiero, Richmond Makafui Kofi Kukah
Purpose In comparison to other countries, power generation in Sub-Sahara Africa is poor. Public–private partnership (PPP) model has become increasingly popular for addressing infrastructural challenges, especially in the power sector. The purpose of this study is to evaluate and classify the factors that influence public sector involvement in Ghanaian PPP power projects. Design/methodology/approach
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Exploring the factors influencing building sustainability of low-cost low-rise residential towards user satisfaction Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2023-05-11 Norsafiah Norazman, Siti Nurul Asma’ Mohd Nashruddin, Adi Irfan Che-Ani
Purpose Urban population growth has increased housing density, which has expanded the construction of low-cost low-rise residential in urban areas. Good building performance and effective low-cost low-rise residential quality lead to higher user satisfaction and improve building sustainability. This study aims to focus on the factors influencing the sustainability of low-cost low-rise residential in
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Scenarios for digital twin deployment in healthcare facilities management Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2023-04-14 Obinna Chimezie Madubuike, Chinemelu J. Anumba, Evangelia Agapaki
Purpose This paper aims to focus on identifying key health-care issues amenable to digital twin (DT) approach. It starts with a description of the concept and enabling technologies of a DT and then discusses potential applications of DT solutions in healthcare facilities management (FM) using four different scenarios. The scenario planning focused on monitoring and controlling the heating, ventilation
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Corporate citizen internal audit model: evidence from environmental functions Iran Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2023-04-11 Amir Ghorbaniyan, Mohammadreza Abdoli, Hasan Valiyan, Hasan Boudlaie
Purpose In recent years, Corporate Citizenship has continued to grow in importance and significance. It has been the subject of considerable debate and commentary among researchers, corporate leaders and public institutions like NGOs and even capital market companies. The development of this concept in internal audit functions can improve the level of responsibility of companies. The purpose of this
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An assessment of South African airlines’ growth in the era of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies: the unexplored dimension Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2023-03-27 Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa, Andrew Ebekozien, Nompumelelo Mkhize
Purpose Aerospace is a demanding technological and industrial sector. Several regulations and policies via innovative digital transformation have been integrated to impact production systems and supply chains, including safety measures. Studies demonstrated that the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies could enhance productivity growth and safety measures. The 4IR role in influencing airlines’
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Efficient operation and maintenance (O&M) framework in managing stratified residential properties Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2023-03-22 Nor Zaimah Che-Ghani, Nik Elyna Myeda, Azlan Shah Ali
Purpose To achieve efficient operation and maintenance (O&M) management, this study seeks to identify critical success factors (CSFs) affecting service delivery factors of O&M services at stratified residential buildings. The purpose of this study is to yield measurable data for developing an effective O&M framework to enhancing its performance. In future research, this study will further investigate
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Coping with uncertainties: challenges for decision makers in healthcare Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2023-03-07 Anke Aarninkhof-Kamphuis, Hans Voordijk, Geert Dewulf
Purpose Health care organizations’ decision-making for the future relies on anticipating changes. Reliable predictions are becoming increasingly difficult, creating anxiety and requires long-term adaptive planning to cope with unforeseen circumstances. The purpose of this study is to gain insights into the awareness of uncertainties that decision makers in healthcare have, particularly when making
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An analytical model for spatial developing of sports places and spaces Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2023-01-10 Mehdi Salimi
Purpose In terms of the use of sports places and spaces, per capita is a determining parameter for the status and perspective of the future. Although there are many uses for the per capita indicator in sports places, there are no consistent scientific and methodological methods for calculating it. Therefore, this study aims to provide an analytical model to determine the per capita index of sports
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Relationship between COVID 19 prevention and panic and distress tolerance, spiritual intelligence and happiness in undergraduate, postgraduate accounting students Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2023-01-10 Mahdi Salehi, Mahmoud Lari DashtBayaz, Eisa Abyaz
Purpose This study aims to investigate the relationship between prevention and panic of COVID-19 and distress tolerance, happiness and emotional intelligence (EI) in undergraduate and postgraduate accounting students in Iraq. In other words, this study seeks to answer whether or not different types of prevention and fear of COVID-19 can lead to improved distress tolerance, happiness and EI. Design
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Assessing measurement model of green cleaning components for green buildings Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2023-01-06 Nurul Nadiah Zainol, Nur Aqlima Ramli, Izran Sarrazin Mohammad, Anis Syazwani Sukereman, Muhammad Azwan Sulaiman
Purpose This paper aims to assess a measurement model of green cleaning for green buildings in Malaysia. Being one of the contributors to the indoor environmental quality performance, green cleaning has become one of the significant aspects that need to be considered for the well-being and performance of a building, particularly in a green building's operations and maintenance performance. Green buildings
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Building information modelling facilities management (BIMFM) coordination for digital construction project Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2023-01-03 Syahrul Nizam Kamaruzzaman, Sarah Nabiha Suznan, Nik Elyna Myeda
Purpose This study aims to leverage the implementation of building information modelling (BIM) in facilities management (FM), and thus the integration of BIM and FM are explored. It looks at identifying the information needed to implement BIM application in FM, to determine the level of implementation of BIMFM as well as to recommend BIMFM application mapping for building life cycle. Design/methodology/approach
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Leadership styles and employees commitment: the mediating role of job satisfaction Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2022-12-15 Luqman Oyekunle Oyewobi
Purpose This study aims to explore the relationship between three primary constructs: leadership styles, job satisfaction and organizational commitment among private-practice quantity surveyors in the Nigerian construction industry. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire survey of 127 quantity surveying consultancy firms in Abuja was conducted using a quantitative research approach. A total of
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BIM-FM in existing buildings: a case study on educational and high-rise residential buildings Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2022-12-15 Andrea Parisi Kern, Fabiana Pires Rosa, Luis Bragança
Purpose Facility management (FM) is regarded as an emerging issue in civil engineering and is responsible for ensuring the building's expected performance. The purpose of this study is to analyze buildings' current FM processes for educational and high residential segments and propose an FM-building information modeling (BIM) (BIM6D) to understand the information flow and leading players with and without
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Emerging technologies in facility management in Brazil Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2022-12-09 Marcus Vinicius Rosário da Silva, Marcelo Jasmim Meiriño, Julio Vieira Neto Vieira Neto, Sheila Walbe Ornstein
Purpose An interaction between emerging technologies (ETs) for facility management (FM) activities and stakeholder skills is necessary to promote the optimization of FM performance. Previous studies do not show strategies for the selection of ETs in FM considering the technological competencies of stakeholders. Thus, this study analyzes the interactions between ETs and FM from the perceptions of Brazilian
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Assessing effects of moral hazard -related behaviours on quality and satisfaction of public-private-partnership (PPP) construction projects: case study of Ghana Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2022-12-08 De-Graft Owusu-Manu, Emmanuel Ofori-Yeboah, Edward Badu, Augustine Senanu Komla Kukah, David John Edwards
Purpose This study aims to investigate the effects of moral hazard on quality and satisfaction of public–private–partnership (PPP) construction projects in Ghana. Design/methodology/approach After undertaking a literature review, questionnaires were used to elicit responses from respondents. Population consisted of quantity surveyors, project managers, procurement officers, consultants, public agency
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A review of green practices and initiatives from stakeholder’s perspectives towards sustainable hotel operations and performance impact Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2022-12-05 Natasha Khalil, Siti Noorfairus Che Abdullah, Siti Norsazlina Haron, Md Yusof Hamid
Purpose The survival of hotel business in maintaining market competitiveness depends on the constant improvement of the quality of hotel facilities and services. The key to sustain hotel business is lean on the adaptability of the hotel management team towards current lifestyle trends and its surrounding context in fulfilling customer satisfaction. Because of hotel operating service complexity, the
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Management psychological characteristics and earnings management Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2022-12-01 Mahdi Salehi, Mohammed Ahmed Jabbar, Saleh Orfizadeh
Purpose This study investigates the relationship between management's psychological characteristics (managers' narcissism, overconfidence and managers' myopia) and earnings management in the pre-Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and post-ISIS eras. Design/methodology/approach A multivariate regression model was used to test the hypotheses. The research hypotheses were tested using a sample of
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Case study on barriers to building information modelling implementation in Malaysia Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2022-11-22 Praveena Munianday, Rahimi A. Rahman, Muneera Esa
Purpose There is a dearth of studies conducted by local academics on actual building information modelling (BIM) projects to analyse the actual hurdles of BIM adoption. The majority of BIM research focuses on the technology’s general advantages, disadvantages, issues and limitations. In addition, research on actual BIM projects that have integrated BIM throughout the project is necessary to increase
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Spatial pattern of burglary in residential neighbourhoods: a case study of Abuja, Nigeria Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2022-10-21 Idris Isah Iliyasu, Aldrin Abdullah, Massoomeh Hedayati Marzbali
Purpose Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria, is one of the fastest growing capital cities in sub-Saharan Africa. Recently, the city is experiencing an alarming rate of burglary and violent crimes, while the city planning management frameworks lacks adequate and effective crime mapping, monitoring and management techniques necessary for achieving liveable and safe environment for habitation despite its
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Exploring performance areas and developing performance assessment model for a construction projects in India Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2022-10-19 Prachi Vinod Ingle, Gangadhar Mahesh
Purpose The success of construction projects can be indicated by measuring their performance. For effective project performance (PP), the successful execution of a construction projects is very important. A systematic review of the literature on performance areas and performance assessment models was undertaken. The purpose of this paper is to develop a mathematical formulation for construction PP
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What (specifically) differentiates the successful and unsuccessful systems delivery projects (SDPs) Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2022-10-11 Matti Haverila, Jenny Carita Twyford
Purpose Against the backdrop of management, planning, temporary organizations, Shannon–Weaver theory of communication and evaluation theories, the purpose of this research paper is to examine the relative importance of specific project management tasks in the various phases of system delivery projects in distinguishing successful and unsuccessful projects. Design/methodology/approach A survey method
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Environmental and socio-psychological drivers of building users’ behaviours: a case study of tertiary institutional offices in Auckland Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2022-10-11 Achini Shanika Weerasinghe, Eziaku Onyeizu, James Olabode Bamidele Rotimi
Purpose Better identification of comfort preferences and occupant behaviour drivers is expected to improve buildings’ user-centred designs and energy operations. To understand the underline drivers of occupant behaviours in office buildings, this study aims to evaluate the inter-relationships among occupant energy behaviours, indoor environmental quality satisfaction, user control and social-psychological
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As-is facility management approach using LiDAR-based building information modelling: a case study in Egypt Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2022-10-06 Ahmed Gouda Mohamed, Amr Mousa
Purpose Current research efforts exhibit a surge imperative for a building information modelling (BIM) approach that embodies a repository of all relevant data of existing building components while monitoring and consistently recording numerous components’ functions throughout its lifecycle, especially in Egypt. This research paper aims to develop an integrated as-is BIM-facility management (FM) information
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A systematic review for a highly accessible green roof for Malaysian public institution buildings Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2022-10-04 Azlan Ariff Ali Ariff, Emma Marinie Ahmad Zawawi, Julitta Yunus, Qi Jie Kwong
Purpose Despite its worldwide reputation as an effective solution to sustainable building development and energy efficiency, green roofs in Malaysian cities are rarely accessible. The architecture of the building primarily influences public accessibility, crime watch and safety level and events that encourage the public's engagement, which is evident in crowd density. The purpose of this paper is to
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Indoor environmental quality-based space categorization framework: the case of health-care facilities Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2022-09-30 Ismail Mohammed Budaiwi, Mohammed Alhaji Mohammed, Hammad Ali Harbi
Purpose Indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in buildings has an impact on people’s health, productivity and comfort. Maintaining the highest possible IEQ level in complex buildings, such as health care, is difficult due to economic and organizational constraints. This study aims to categorize the vicinities in a typical health-care facility in terms of importance and criticality in relation to the various
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Subjective assessment on the preferences and perceptions of acoustic classification in eatery places Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2022-09-23 Noor Aini Mistar, Raha Sulaiman, Nazli Bin Che Din
Purpose This paper aims to investigate the diners’ preference and perception on six acoustic classifications in eatery places during their casual dining. These classifications’ relationship with diners’ experience and significant impacts on diners’ preferences and perceptions during casual dining will be analyzed. Design/methodology/approach The data was collected quantitatively with randomly distributed
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Maintenance capability creation for buildings – concurrent process with design and construction Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2022-08-30 Petteri Annunen, Juho Tella, Sini Pekki, Harri Haapasalo
Purpose This study describes how maintenance capability should be created during the design and construction phases of construction projects. Purpose of the abstract to define the elements for creating the maintenance capability and the process to be used in construction life cycle projects for buildings. Design/methodology/approach An inductive and qualitative research method was used to construct
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Key drivers, challenges and strategies towards successful low-carbon campus: the case of UiTM Shah Alam campus Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2022-08-26 N.K. Mustaffa, S.A. Kudus, M.F.H.A. Aziz
Purpose There is a growing awareness of the dangers of climate change and global warming due to increasing energy consumption and associated greenhouse gas emissions. Campus universities are critical for implementing low-carbon development efficiently, given the large population and socio-economic activities concentrated on campus. This paper aims to explore the existing campus management initiatives
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Impact of project governance on project success, with mediating role of organizational support and project team cohesion Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2022-08-25 Muhammad Waseem, Shahid Iqbal, Khalid Khan
Purpose The purpose of this study is to determine how project governance influences project success. According to the authors, such an effect is mediated by organizational support and project team cohesion. The direct and indirect effects of organizational support and project team cohesion provided helpful information. The authors’ objective is to contribute to the project management knowledge of how
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Security practices in retail properties in a developing economy: a logistic analysis of impacts on customers’ satisfaction and patronage Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2022-08-18 Solomon Pelumi Akinbogun, Olayemisi Funmi Kayode, Tunbosun Biodun Oyedokun
Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of a soft facility practice in the organized retail sector. In specifics, it draws context from a security practice and assesses its effect on customers’ satisfaction and patronage in retail properties. Design/methodology/approach The research method is quantitative. The study used a survey research design with the use of a structured questionnaire
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Does the COVID-19 affect tenants’ adherence to lease obligations in rental market? Property managers’ perspective Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2022-08-10 Job Taiwo Gbadegesin
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate how the pandemic affects tenants’ response to their lease obligations. This paper commences with examining the adopted tenant selection criteria during the COVID-19 pandemic. Then, this paper statistically tests if there is a relationship between selection criteria and response on whether the pandemic has effects or not. Then, this paper investigates
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An empirical study on measuring operating efficiency and revenue of real estate assets in the UAE using data envelopment analysis Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2022-08-05 Abdulrahman Alafifi, Halim Boussabaine, Khalid Almarri
Purpose This paper aims to examine the performance efficiency of 56 real estate assets within the rental sector in the UAE to evaluate the relative operation efficiency in relation to revenue generation. Design/methodology/approach The data envelopment analysis (DEA) approach was used to measure the relative operational efficiency of the studied assets in relation to the revenue performance. This method
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Indirect effect of extra-industry network and innovativeness on performance through proactiveness Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2022-08-05 Alireza Jalali, Sara Abhari, Mastura Jaafar
Purpose The current study aims to advance the research on the extra-industry network, innovativeness and performance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by examining the mediation role of proactiveness. The study also aims to examine the mediating role innovativeness between extra-industry network and performance. Design/methodology/approach This study used the proportionate stratified random sampling
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Exploring influencing factors for private sector participation in PPP power projects: case of Ghana Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2022-07-27 Augustine Senanu Komla Kukah, De-Graft Owusu-Manu, Edward Badu, David John Edwards
Purpose Demand for private investment in infrastructure, notably in the power sector remains high, and this is anticipated to expand with the passage of time. Very little research currently exists on the power sector and specifically the private sector influencing factors (PSIFs) for entering into public–private partnerships (PPPs). The purpose of this study is to explore influencing factors for private
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A bi-objective aircraft maintenance routing problem based on flying hours to efficient use of available fleet Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2022-07-26 Hiwa Esmaeilzadeh, Alireza Rashidi Komijan, Hamed Kazemipoor, Mohammad Fallah, Reza Tavakkoli-Moghaddam
Purpose The proposed model aims to consider the flying hours as a criterion to initiate maintenance operation. Based on this condition, aircraft must be checked before flying hours threshold is met. After receiving maintenance service, the model ignores previous flying hours and the aircraft can keep on flying until the threshold value is reached again. Moreover, the model considers aircraft age and
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Proposed flood evacuation routes for heritage areas based on spatial configuration analysis: a case study of Penang, Malaysia Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2022-06-16 Mina Safizadeh, Massoomeh Hedayati Marzbali, Aldrin Abdullah, Nor Zarifah Maliki
Purpose Because of the global increase of climate change effects, floods are becoming more frequent and severer, especially in urban areas of coastal cities and islands where floodplains have turned into buildings because of rapid urbanisation, leading to a higher risk of damages. Urban heritage areas should be highly considered in the time of evacuation because of the vulnerability of streets and
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Drivers of facility management strategies used in multi-tenanted office buildings in Ghana Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2022-06-08 Oliver Tannor, Elvis Attakora-Amaniampong, Emmanuel Kanchebe Derbile
Purpose This study aims to assess the facilities management (FM) strategies used in multi-tenanted purpose-built office buildings (Mt-POBs) in Ghana and the drivers that influence the decision to use such strategies. Design/methodology/approach This study was conducted via a survey and key informant interviews. The survey was conducted using a questionnaire targeted at 65 multi-tenanted office building
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Inclusiveness assessment tool for disabled persons in higher education facilities Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2022-05-31 Ahmad Mohammad Ahmad, Shimaa Abdelkarim, Maryam Al-Nuaimi, Nancy Makhoul, Lizmol Mathew, Shaibu Garba
Purpose Globally, there is a growing proportion of disabled people as a result of different circumstances. This growth generates attention and leads to ways to integrate the affected population into society. Addressing such disability and integration is particularly important at buildings level, enabling and expanding the scope of activities for people with disabilities (PWDs). The rising number of
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Occupant trust in indoor air quality in a large office building after an emergent wildfire Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2022-05-25 Amy Kim, Shuoqi Wang, Lindsay McCunn, Novi T.I. Bramono
Purpose This paper aims to establish a reliable scale measuring occupants’ levels of environmental trust in their work settings’ indoor air quality and explore the relationship between occupants’ levels of environmental trust and their perceived control over the air quality in their workspace. Design/methodology/approach The authors conducted occupant surveys concerning indoor air quality in an office
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Implementing organisational change in a digitalising facilities management organisation through stewardship interventions Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2022-05-25 Koos Johannes, Hans Voordijk, Ingrid Wakkee, Guillermo Aranda-Mena
Purpose While digitalisation requires facilities management (FM) organisations to change at an increasing rate, little is known about the mechanisms that create ownership and enable individuals to implement changes in everyday FM practice. In this study, these mechanisms are explored from a stewardship perspective. The purpose of this paper is to provide insights into the dynamics of organisational
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Managing stressors, stress and strain faced by facility managers Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2022-05-24 Florence YY Ling, Elsie Kai Ying Mok
Purpose This study aims to investigate how to manage the stressors that facility managers (FMs) face with the aim of reducing their stress and strain levels. Design/methodology/approach Using the job demands-resources (JD-R) model, stressors are operationalized from job demands, job resources and personal resources constructs. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from FMs based in Singapore
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Potential functionality and workability of blockchain within a building information modelling (BIM) environment Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2022-05-24 Jin Hong Tan, Siaw-Chuing Loo, Nurshuhada Zainon, Nur Mardhiyah Aziz, Faizul Azli Mohd Rahim
Purpose Although building information modelling (BIM) brings various benefits and open up the construction industry to many new possibilities, it is not without some challenges. Blockchain has the potential to resolve some of these problems. It has shown that blockchain and BIM can potentially work together in bringing various benefits to all project stakeholders. However, there is a lack of research
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Barriers to the green retrofitting of existing residential buildings Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2022-05-19 Christopher Amoah, Jeanne Smith
Purpose This study aims to examine the challenges for green retrofitting implementation in existing residential buildings to lower the running cost and achieve a better energy-efficient system. Design/methodology/approach This study adopted a qualitative approach by interviewing conveniently selected 16 construction professionals, made up of architects, quantity surveyors and engineers. Data received
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Identifying the influential factors on the effectiveness of industrial parks and using an MCDM method to rank them: case study of Iran Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2022-05-11 Farshad Moghimi, Vahid Baradaran, Amir Hossein Hosseinian
Purpose This study aims to detect the influential factors and their respective variables that affect the effectiveness or demand-driven level of the industrial parks in Iran. A hybrid procedure is sought to be developed, which embraces both qualitative and quantitative methodologies to identify the aforementioned factors and variables. Design/methodology/approach This study is incorporated with both