دانلود رایگان مقاله انگلیسی ادغام مدیریت ریسک در فرایند طراحی معماری - امرالد 2017

Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to develop a framework integrating risk management (RM) into the architectural design process (ADP) as an approach for delivering sustainable construction projects. Design/methodology/approach – A research methodology, which consisted of literature review and field study, is designed to accomplish four objectives. First, to provide a comprehensive literature review of the concepts of sustainability, ADP and RM. Second, to present and synthesis the results of two relevant studies focused on identifying, quantifying and classifying the risks associated with ADP; and investigating the perception and application of Egyptian architectural design firms (ADFs) towards integrating RM into ADP as an approach for delivering sustainable construction projects. Third, to develop a framework that integrates RM into ADP towards delivering sustainable construction projects. Finally, to draw conclusions and recommendations to improve the practice of delivering sustainable construction projects among ADFs, construction professionals and governmental authorities. Findings – ADP is a fundamental phase of the construction process because the decisions adopted during this phase affect the project performance throughout its life cycle. While RM is widely applied in different sectors of the construction industry, its application in ADP received scant attention in construction literature. The research identified 18 key risks that affect the sustainable delivery of construction projects during ADP. The architect, the client and the project manager are the highest ranked responsible parties for the occurrence of these key risks. The field study highlighted the need to develop a framework to facilitate integrating RM into ADP. Research limitations/implications – This paper focused only on the integration of RM into ADP. Originality/value – The conducted literature review and field study provided an in-depth understanding of the key risks that affect the sustainable delivery of construction projects during ADP. Through its five stages, the proposed framework is expected to serve as a foundation for integrating RM into ADP as an approach for delivering sustainable projects. This ideology has received scant attention in construction literature. The developed framework represents a synthesis that is novel and creative in thought and adds value to the knowledge in a manner that has not previously occurred.

5. Conclusion and recommendations

The construction industry plays a pivotal role towards the social and economic development of countries worldwide. At the social level, it aims to construct projects and infrastructure facilities that fulfil the community needs, meet or exceed clients’ and end-users’ requirements on time, within budget and as specified. At the economic level, it increases countries’ GDP, offers job opportunities and supports other industries to excel. However, it has a negative impact on the environment in terms of resources and energy consumption, pollution and waste generation. This called for the construction industry to be more sustainable. ADP is one of the important stages of the construction process, as many of the decisions adopted during this stage affect the sustainability and performance of the project throughout its life cycle. RM is widely applied in different phases of the construction projects; however, its application in ADP received scant attention in construction literature. The research identified 18 key risks that affect the sustainable delivery of construction projects during ADP. The architect, the client and the project manager were the highest ranked responsible parties for the occurrence of these key risks. Based on the results of the field study conducted by the authors, the research developed a framework to facilitate the integration of RM into ADP as an approach for delivering sustainable construction projects.