Purpose Green retrofitting is acknowledged as an essential strategy toward achieving long-term su... more Purpose Green retrofitting is acknowledged as an essential strategy toward achieving long-term sustainability in the built environment. To implement this strategy successfully, the role of facility managers cannot be ignored. The purpose of this paper is to investigate present practices that are used in managing the existing facilities, to highlight the elements that govern the process of green retrofitting, and discuss the efforts and contribution of facility managers in enhancing the environmental performance of the existing facilities stock in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Design/methodology/approach This study suggests that an adequate level of awareness of the benefits of green retrofit amongst owners and decision-makers is mostly dependent on facilities management (FM) professionals, who must establish effective communication channel with senior management. FM professionals in the UAE are well equipped and competent in greening existing buildings and can simultaneously lead ...
The purpose of this paper is to identify and evaluate the advantages and the obstacles of C&D (Co... more The purpose of this paper is to identify and evaluate the advantages and the obstacles of C&D (Construction and Demolition) waste management in UAE (United Arab Emirates). A mixed research methodology was used to identify and evaluate the advantages and barriers facing C&D waste management in the UAE. The qualitative method reflects collecting a review of published literature from peer-reviewed journals on C&D waste as well as from the conducted unstructured interview. The quantitative portion of the study was a questionnaire using a multiple-choice questionnaire and a five scale Likert-style ratings for quantifying the results. The adoption of sustainable methods for waste minimisation on construction sites in the UAE looks positive. The profile of the UAE construction sector has radically changed during the last two decades. The sharing of knowledge and a culture of cooperation on construction sites are highly needed currently. The research could be presented in much stronger base analysis if it was based on a case study with the UAE local market. However, organizations are very much reluctant to offer such data due to the sensitivity of the matter.
Purpose Green retrofitting is acknowledged as an essential strategy toward achieving long-term su... more Purpose Green retrofitting is acknowledged as an essential strategy toward achieving long-term sustainability in the built environment. To implement this strategy successfully, the role of facility managers cannot be ignored. The purpose of this paper is to investigate present practices that are used in managing the existing facilities, to highlight the elements that govern the process of green retrofitting, and discuss the efforts and contribution of facility managers in enhancing the environmental performance of the existing facilities stock in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Design/methodology/approach This study suggests that an adequate level of awareness of the benefits of green retrofit amongst owners and decision-makers is mostly dependent on facilities management (FM) professionals, who must establish effective communication channel with senior management. FM professionals in the UAE are well equipped and competent in greening existing buildings and can simultaneously lead ...
The purpose of this paper is to identify and evaluate the advantages and the obstacles of C&D (Co... more The purpose of this paper is to identify and evaluate the advantages and the obstacles of C&D (Construction and Demolition) waste management in UAE (United Arab Emirates). A mixed research methodology was used to identify and evaluate the advantages and barriers facing C&D waste management in the UAE. The qualitative method reflects collecting a review of published literature from peer-reviewed journals on C&D waste as well as from the conducted unstructured interview. The quantitative portion of the study was a questionnaire using a multiple-choice questionnaire and a five scale Likert-style ratings for quantifying the results. The adoption of sustainable methods for waste minimisation on construction sites in the UAE looks positive. The profile of the UAE construction sector has radically changed during the last two decades. The sharing of knowledge and a culture of cooperation on construction sites are highly needed currently. The research could be presented in much stronger base analysis if it was based on a case study with the UAE local market. However, organizations are very much reluctant to offer such data due to the sensitivity of the matter.
Using big data to improve the performance management : a case study from the UAE FM industry
Facilities
Purpose This paper aims to explore how big data analytics (BDA) collected and stored through spec... more Purpose This paper aims to explore how big data analytics (BDA) collected and stored through specific data software [Construction Operations Building Information Exchange [COBie], integrated workplace management systems [IWMS], computer aided facilities management (CAFM), etc.] can play an essential role in improving the performance management system in the facility management (FM) industry. It defines the big data components and explores the benefit of BDA in any business through an extensive literature review and a pilot case study in the UAE. Design/methodology/approach The research was carried out based on a qualitative approach. It attempts to identify through a case study how the data collected and the technologies that go along with will increase the functionality and the efficiency of the FM services. The research studies the implementation of a big FM organization, hereafter referred as “M” of software that exports the data collected from COBie and the computer aided facili...
Purpose Green retrofitting is acknowledged as an essential strategy toward achieving long-term su... more Purpose Green retrofitting is acknowledged as an essential strategy toward achieving long-term sustainability in the built environment. To implement this strategy successfully, the role of facility managers cannot be ignored. The purpose of this paper is to investigate present practices that are used in managing the existing facilities, to highlight the elements that govern the process of green retrofitting, and discuss the efforts and contribution of facility managers in enhancing the environmental performance of the existing facilities stock in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Design/methodology/approach This study suggests that an adequate level of awareness of the benefits of green retrofit amongst owners and decision-makers is mostly dependent on facilities management (FM) professionals, who must establish effective communication channel with senior management. FM professionals in the UAE are well equipped and competent in greening existing buildings and can simultaneously lead ...
The purpose of this paper is to identify and evaluate the advantages and the obstacles of C&D (Co... more The purpose of this paper is to identify and evaluate the advantages and the obstacles of C&D (Construction and Demolition) waste management in UAE (United Arab Emirates). A mixed research methodology was used to identify and evaluate the advantages and barriers facing C&D waste management in the UAE. The qualitative method reflects collecting a review of published literature from peer-reviewed journals on C&D waste as well as from the conducted unstructured interview. The quantitative portion of the study was a questionnaire using a multiple-choice questionnaire and a five scale Likert-style ratings for quantifying the results. The adoption of sustainable methods for waste minimisation on construction sites in the UAE looks positive. The profile of the UAE construction sector has radically changed during the last two decades. The sharing of knowledge and a culture of cooperation on construction sites are highly needed currently. The research could be presented in much stronger base analysis if it was based on a case study with the UAE local market. However, organizations are very much reluctant to offer such data due to the sensitivity of the matter.
Purpose Green retrofitting is acknowledged as an essential strategy toward achieving long-term su... more Purpose Green retrofitting is acknowledged as an essential strategy toward achieving long-term sustainability in the built environment. To implement this strategy successfully, the role of facility managers cannot be ignored. The purpose of this paper is to investigate present practices that are used in managing the existing facilities, to highlight the elements that govern the process of green retrofitting, and discuss the efforts and contribution of facility managers in enhancing the environmental performance of the existing facilities stock in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Design/methodology/approach This study suggests that an adequate level of awareness of the benefits of green retrofit amongst owners and decision-makers is mostly dependent on facilities management (FM) professionals, who must establish effective communication channel with senior management. FM professionals in the UAE are well equipped and competent in greening existing buildings and can simultaneously lead ...
The purpose of this paper is to identify and evaluate the advantages and the obstacles of C&D (Co... more The purpose of this paper is to identify and evaluate the advantages and the obstacles of C&D (Construction and Demolition) waste management in UAE (United Arab Emirates). A mixed research methodology was used to identify and evaluate the advantages and barriers facing C&D waste management in the UAE. The qualitative method reflects collecting a review of published literature from peer-reviewed journals on C&D waste as well as from the conducted unstructured interview. The quantitative portion of the study was a questionnaire using a multiple-choice questionnaire and a five scale Likert-style ratings for quantifying the results. The adoption of sustainable methods for waste minimisation on construction sites in the UAE looks positive. The profile of the UAE construction sector has radically changed during the last two decades. The sharing of knowledge and a culture of cooperation on construction sites are highly needed currently. The research could be presented in much stronger base analysis if it was based on a case study with the UAE local market. However, organizations are very much reluctant to offer such data due to the sensitivity of the matter.
Using big data to improve the performance management : a case study from the UAE FM industry
Facilities
Purpose This paper aims to explore how big data analytics (BDA) collected and stored through spec... more Purpose This paper aims to explore how big data analytics (BDA) collected and stored through specific data software [Construction Operations Building Information Exchange [COBie], integrated workplace management systems [IWMS], computer aided facilities management (CAFM), etc.] can play an essential role in improving the performance management system in the facility management (FM) industry. It defines the big data components and explores the benefit of BDA in any business through an extensive literature review and a pilot case study in the UAE. Design/methodology/approach The research was carried out based on a qualitative approach. It attempts to identify through a case study how the data collected and the technologies that go along with will increase the functionality and the efficiency of the FM services. The research studies the implementation of a big FM organization, hereafter referred as “M” of software that exports the data collected from COBie and the computer aided facili...
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