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MIXED-USE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT PROCESS: FEATURES, PITFALLS AND COMPARISONS WITH SINGLE-USE PROJECTS

  • Charles Y.J. Cheah;Kok Sang Tan
    • International conference on construction engineering and project management
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    • 2005.10a
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    • pp.335-340
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    • 2005
  • In many urban cities, mixed-use development is becoming increasingly essential for the creation of an attractive and sustainable environment that promotes economic vitality, social equity and environmental quality. Due to the differences in scale, scope and intent, certain aspects within the project delivery process of mixed-use are not the same as "conventional" single-use projects. The objective of this paper is to highlight these aspects. Two cases in Southeast Asia serve to illustrate the uniqueness and challenges of mixed-use. In conclusion, the differences between mixed-use and single-use are evident in terms of the diversity of team members, the necessity of multiple market analyses, and a multi-layer (versus single-source) financing structure. Finally, issues concerning ownership tangles, land assembly, planning and application procedures, investment criteria of institutions have been identified as major pitfalls.

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Influencing Variables and Keywords of Technology Strategy for Modernized Hanok Research

  • Jeong, Yeheun;Lee, Yunsub;Kang, Seunghee;Jin, Zhenhui;Jung, Youngsoo
    • International conference on construction engineering and project management
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    • 2020.12a
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    • pp.433-439
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    • 2020
  • As eco-friendly and sustainable architecture is becoming more popular, the interest in Korean traditional wooden buildings (Hanok) has also been increasing. The building technologies of the wooden construction have been actively developed in all over the world through the diversification of new materials and construction methods. On the other hand, the growth rate of wooden construction market is still slow in Korea. In an attempt to promote the Korean traditional wooden buildings, a comprehensive research project has been conducted. This R&D project is developing standard designs, new materials, and methods for modernized Hanok including houses, public buildings, long-span structures, and even high-rise buildings. To this end, the purpose of this study is to formulate a technological strategy for popularization of modernized Hanok. Influencing variables and issues are analyzed and defined first. At the same time, the five keywords have examined in the perspective of dissemination of modernized Hanok technology. Finally, a technology road map for strategic development of modernized Hanok is proposed through casual diagrams.

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Case Analysis of Machizukuri in Japan from the Perspective of Sustainable Community (지속가능한 커뮤니티 관점에서 본 일본의 마을만들기 사례 분석)

  • Kim, Young-Joo;Park, Nam-Hee
    • Journal of Families and Better Life
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    • v.30 no.4
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    • pp.133-146
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    • 2012
  • Community building in Japan, called Machizukuri, has been in existence since the 1960s, and many successful cases are referred to by researchers and public service officials as benchmarks for creating livable cities and towns in Korea. The purpose of this study is to identify the building factors for a sustainable community and to suggest implications through the cases of machizukuri in Japan. Based on the literature review related to the research topic, on-site visit case study was used as the major research methodology. Four cases -Setagaya, Kawagoe, Motomachi, and Manazuru- were selected as the research subjects and interviews with the representatives of the community(resident) council and public officials were conducted during October 19-22, 2011. The project overview, purpose, and planning characteristics of each case were described for data analysis. The major findings are as follows. Although most of the machizukuri in Japan were administration-dependent at the beginning stage, the case projects in this study showed resident-independence (self-support) from the perspective of sustainability. The results showed that successful community building is an everlasting project that requires cooperation among personnels including residents, civic officials, and related council members.

Lessons Learned during the Early Phases of a Modular Project: A Case Study of UNLV's Solar Decathlon 2020 Project

  • Choi, Jin Ouk;Lee, Seungtaek;Weber, Eric
    • International conference on construction engineering and project management
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    • 2022.06a
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    • pp.543-550
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    • 2022
  • The U.S. Department of Energy conducts the Solar Decathlon competition as a student-based achievement that encourages sustainable design with energy efficiency and solar energy technologies. In the 2020 competition, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) team designed, fabricated, and constructed a net-zero modular house that applies innovative and highly efficient building technologies. This paper focused on the lessons learned during the early phases of this ongoing modular project. The research methodology included obtaining feedback from key project participants using a well-structured questionnaire. The results showed that the major items/challenges in the project's planning phase included selecting the modular size, planning the construction system, planning the materials and procurement, estimating costs and duration, selecting a fabricator, collaboration and communication, safety, and planning module transportation. These findings will help modular practitioners and future Solar Decathlon competition participants better understand how and what factors they should consider most during the early phases through the lessons learned.

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A Study on the Establishment of Concept and Selection criteria of Intelligent Security Technology Test-bed based on Spatial Information (공간정보 기반 지능형 방범 실증지구 개념 정립 및 선정기준에 관한 연구)

  • Shin, JuHo;Han, SunHee;Lee, JaeYong
    • Spatial Information Research
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    • v.22 no.6
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    • pp.45-54
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    • 2014
  • Establishment of safety net for the socially disadvantaged attracts large attention because of the recent crime increasing against vulnerable groups. For the successful establishment of social safety net, the test-bed for evaluation and realization of crime-related research results is required. However, previous R&D test-bed projects such as The Korean Land Specialization Program or U-Eco City project remains only to the stage of verification. Therefore, there are limitedness for realization of result technologies or sustainable operation & management of test-bed after projects finished. So, sustainable operation & management system and guideline of test-bed are necessary. Therefore, this study reviews the strengths and weaknesses of existing test-bed cases and intelligent security researches. After reviewing, the concept of a Intelligent Security Test-bed is established and appropriate test-bed selection criteria is also suggested. Based on objective criteria, selected test-bed can achieve sustainable management even after finishing the project and contribute the construction of standard model for citizen's safety.

A Study on Eco-friendly Plan by Analysis of Tourism Development Trend and Example (관광개발의 경향과 사례분석을 통한 친환경적 계획방안 연구)

  • Joo, Yong-Joon;Sagong, Hee
    • Journal of Environmental Impact Assessment
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    • v.20 no.2
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    • pp.163-174
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    • 2011
  • Interests in tourism and leisure have increased with the quality of life in Korea. The government takes the lead in development of tourism for balanced development between regions and local governments use development of tourism as a means for vitalization of local economy. The sustainable and eco-friendly development plan is required for the tourism development, because it needs effective use of limited natural resources and consideration of environmental capacity in the region. This study analyzed the trend of tourism development during nine years, and problems with respect to planning and environment aspects on the basis of four examples which follow recent development trend. We suggest improvement plan that 1) establishment of consistency and systematics of tourism development, 2) enforcement of setting up regional tourism development plan, 3) comprehensive and systematic plan establishment in consideration of private sector, 4) reasonable adjustment and environmental management for development project of approval organization, 5) removal of duplicate regulations for development project. Application of the improvement plan while setting up tourism plan could contribute to vitalization of local economy, and environmental preservation and management.

PRACTICAL USE OF INDOOR SPATIAL DATABASE

  • Wenyuan Luo;Yoon-Sun Lee;Jae-Jun Kim
    • International conference on construction engineering and project management
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    • 2009.05a
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    • pp.1491-1496
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    • 2009
  • Because of the development of advanced construction technology, the inner environments of building become more and more complicated, which may result in many problems. The administer may forget where they put up the certain picture, and search for it all over the building, or they underestimate the number of the visitors, and find the situation is out of control, while the pedestrian may get lost, and after making their efforts, they found they turned back to the origin point again. So it is very necessary to establish an indoor spatial database. On one hand, it is able to assist administrator to manage the property and human flow inside the building, on the other hand it could help the pedestrian find the way easily especially when they are not familiar with the building or there is an emergency. This paper focused on how to create the indoor spatial database including both static database and moving objects database. The static database is built on the basis of 3D building models, and the moving objects database gets information from many kinds of cameras and sensors installed in the building. And at the same time the paper discussed the practical use of indoor spatial database mainly in three aspects including consistency management, building restructure, and pedestrian navigation.

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Strategic Framework for Digital Transformation in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Organizations

  • Jaehyun PARK;Sungkon MOON
    • International conference on construction engineering and project management
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    • 2024.07a
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    • pp.1145-1152
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    • 2024
  • Digital transformation has become a pivotal focus in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, driven by an urgent need to enhance productivity and optimize resource management. This transformation plays an essential role throughout the entire project lifecycle, from the early stages of conception to the final phases of completion. The paper underscores the critical importance of aligning digital transformation initiatives with the broader business strategies of AEC organizations. This alignment is key to gaining a competitive edge and fostering sustainable growth within the industry. The paper introduces a comprehensive and adaptable strategic framework for digital transformation. This framework is designed to be flexible, allowing AEC organizations to tailor digital transformation strategies to meet their specific needs and objectives. The framework not only addresses the technological aspects but also considers the cultural and operational shifts required for successful implementation. Moreover, the paper delves into various aspects of digital transformation, such as data management, workflow automation, and the integration of emerging technologies like AI and IoT in AEC processes. It discusses the potential barriers to digital adoption and offers strategies to overcome these challenges. This paper serves as an in-depth guide for AEC organizations looking to seamlessly integrate digital technologies into their business models. It provides valuable insights and methodologies that are crucial for any entity in the AEC industry striving to thrive in an increasingly digitalized world, making it a must-read for leaders and decision-makers within the industry.

A Study on Sustainable Design Characteristics of the UK Social Housing (영국 소셜하우징의 지속가능한 디자인 특성에 대한 연구)

  • Bae, Jiyoon;Lee, Kyung-Sun;Kim, Woojong
    • Journal of the Architectural Institute of Korea Planning & Design
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    • v.34 no.10
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    • pp.95-106
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    • 2018
  • Currently, the way of providing housing in Korea has been regarded as public rental housing through large-scale development by the government. However, there is an increasing need for qualitative growth not only in quantitative growth but also in policies, systems, and sustainable design. The purpose of this study is to explore the applicable methods for domestic social housing through the policy and design guideline study of UK social housing which has achieved qualitative growth through diversification of development subject. First, the concept of social housing in the UK and sustainable housing design elements will be examined. Second, the characteristics and policy direction, project background, management and sustainability of five social housing projects over the last 10 years in the UK will be analyzed. In conclusion, in order to achieve the sustainable design of social housing, the construction of the social housing in terms of policy and environment must include safe and eco-friendly design adaptability that can secure local identity and respond flexibly to social change. In addition, the social housing in the UK, which forms a sustainable complex through cooperation between the public and the private sector based on its place and history, can be a guideline for establishing policies and design guidelines in terms of urban regeneration.

South-South Collaborations: A Policy Recommendation Model for Sustainable Win-Win Infrastructure Partnerships Based on Sino - Ghana and Nigeria Case.

  • Eshun, Bridget Tawiah Badu;Chan, Albert P.C.;Oteng, Daniel;Antwi-Afari, Maxwell Fordjour
    • International conference on construction engineering and project management
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    • 2022.06a
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    • pp.33-41
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    • 2022
  • Infrastructure procurement has been a major engagement route between China and Africa. This contributes immensely to the gradual infrastructure development seen on the continent. However, maturing discourse purports that these infrastructure collaborations lack intentionality in the continuous development of strategic guidelines and policies for effective implementation despite their uniqueness and criticality. This study proposes that an efficient approach to policy recommendations is through the political and economic analysis (PEA) of these partnerships using public-private partnership (PPP) optics. Unquestionably, these partnerships are representative of the concept of diplomatic transnational public-private partnership (DT-PPP) where infrastructure is procured through the collaboration of public (African governments) and private sector (Chinese state-owned corporations) who provide the managerial, financial, and technical resources for the project implementation. Given the quest for sustainable win-win, this study identifies strategies towards the realization of win-win in the implementation (i.e enablers of win-win) such that fairness and co-benefit, as well as interests, will be achieved. Thus, based on the PEA framework, case scenarios from Ghana and Nigeria using expert interviews identify the criticalities and best practices for the realization of these enablers at the development phase. Findings indicate more effort is required of the public sector (African host countries) in terms of people, structure/institutions, and the implementation processes. Recommendations include improvement of environmental management structures, contract administration procedures, external stakeholders/local community engagement mechanisms, knowledge and technology transfer procedures, and sector-based project operation and maintenance culture and systems. Additionally, actors must have emotional intelligence, good problem-solving abilities, and overall ensure cordial relationships for continued bilateral cooperation.

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