International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation: Volume 42 Issue 7

Circular building adaptability in multi-residential buildings – the status quo and a conceptual design framework

Anita Ollár

There is a renowned interest in adaptability as an important principle for achieving circularity in the built environment. Circular building adaptability (CBA) could enable…

Empirical assessment of the impacts of Sino-African cross border relations in the construction industry: a Confirmatory Factor Analysis approach

Olushola Akinshipe, Matthew Ikuabe, Samuel Adeniyi Adekunle, Clinton Aigbavboa

It is no news that Chinese construction companies are highly motivated to invest in Africa in terms of infrastructure and construction. This influx from the beginning of the…

Managing construction project risks in turbulent times: a stakeholders perspective

Andrew Ebekozien, Clinton Aigbavboa, Mohamad Shaharudin Samsurijan, Mohamed Ahmed Hafez Ahmed, Opeoluwa Akinradewo, Igbebo Omoh-Paul

The construction industry is unique but with uncertainties. This is because of the operating environment. This intricacy gives rise to several construction risks and is compounded…

Critical success factors in the maintenance strategies of public healthcare facilities

Malwela Joseph Lebea, Justus Ngala Agumba, Oluseyi Julius Adebowale

The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal of ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for people of all ages underscores the vital role of public healthcare…

Appraising challenges facing Zimbabwe’s building retrofitting for energy efficiency using structural equation model approach

Ericcson Tunashe Mapfumo, Fidelis Emuze, John Smallwood, Andrew Ebekozien

In the era of climate change, the need to ensure that buildings are energy efficient cannot be overemphasised. Studies have shown that building retrofitting can improve energy…

Appraising the application of cryptocurrency technologies in the Nigerian built environment: stakeholders’ perspective

Andrew Ebekozien, Clinton Aigbavboa, Wellington Didibhuku Thwala, Mohamad Shaharudin Samsurijan, Mohamed Ahmed Hafez Ahmed, John Aliu, Samuel Adeniyi Adekunle

Twenty-first century digitalisation birthed new methods of payment systems like the emergence of cryptocurrencies. Cryptocurrency technologies have been identified as drivers for…