Built Environment and Property Management

Name: Built Environment and Property Management | A Focus on China and Hong Kong
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A Focus on China and Hong Kong

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Front Cover
Emerald Gems: Built Environment and Property Management - A Focus on China and Hong Kong
Copyright page
Contents
Preface
Making a Case for Offsite Construction in China
Introduction
Construction to Manufactured Construction
Methodology
Case Study from the UK
Construction Sector in China
Housing in China
Manufacturing in China
Discussions and Conclusions
References
Major Obstacles to Improving the Performance of Waste Management in China's Construction Industry
1 Introduction
2 Review of Major Obstacles Observed in Previous Studies
2.1 Insufficient Regulations
2.2 Lack of a Well-Developed Waste Recycling Market
2.3 Insufficient Awareness about Construction and Demolition Waste Management
2.4 Inadequate Economic Incentive
2.5 Poor Skills of Operatives
3 Research Methods
3.1 Data Collection Methods
3.2 Data Analysis Methods
4 Data Analyses and Findings
4.1 Results of Ranking Analysis
4.2 Results of Factor Analysis
4.2.1 Component 1: weak awareness and inadequate training
4.2.2 Component 2: insufficient support of the authority
4.2.3 Component 3: economic consideration
4.2.4 Component 4: immature market
4.2.5 Component 5: barriers related to site activity
5 A Proposed Framework for Improving Construction and Demolition Waste Management Performance in China
6 Conclusions
References
Further Reading
About the Authors
Understanding the Risks in China's PPP Projects: Ranking of their Probability and Consequence
1 Introduction
2 Related Previous Research
3 Research Methodology
3.1 Identification of the Risk Factors
3.2 Application of the Delphi Technique
3.3 Tools for Data Analysis
4 Discussion of Survey Results
4.1 Agreement of Respondents With and Without PPP Experience
4.2 Key Risks in China's PPP Projects
4.2.1 Government's intervention
4.2.2 Poor political decision making
4.2.3 Financial risk
4.2.4 Government's reliability
4.2.5 Market demand change
4.2.6 Corruption
4.2.7 Subjective evaluation
4.2.8 Interest rate
4.2.9 Immature juristic system
4.2.10 Inflation
5 Conclusions
References
About the Authors
Government Roles in Implementing Building Information Modelling Systems: Comparison Between Hong Kong and the United States
Introduction
Research Methodology
BIM in the USA: The GSA
GSA's BIM Initiatives
Pilot projects
Laser scanning of buildings
Mandating IFC-based BIM for various building analysis and design
Avatar technology for people simulation
Demonstration of energy-efficient design
Communication of BIM's adoption
Collaboration with software developers
International collaboration with real estate partners
BIM Implementation by Hong Kong Government Departments and the Establishment of the BIM Professional Institution
Policy Towards Information Standards
Development Bureau
Housing Authority
The HKIBIM
BIM Implementation Potential in Hong Kong at the Government Level
Government Property Agency
Architectural Services Department
Discussion on the Role of Government for BIM Implementation
Proposed Steps for Implementation of BIM by the Government
Involvement of the Government Departments in BIM Projects
Conclusion
References
Further Reading
Appendix
Dynamic Modeling of Construction and Demolition Waste Management Processes: An Empirical Study in Shenzhen, China
Introduction
Construction and Demolition Waste Management in Shenzhen
Dynamic Modeling for C&D Waste Management in Shenzhen
System Dynamics
A Simulation Tool: "iThink" Software
Model Development
Analysis of "C&D waste generation" component
Analysis of "on-site sorting" component
Analysis of "landfill sector" component
Data Collection
Data Input
Model Testing and Simulation
Measures for Improving C&D Waste Management in Shenzhen
Government's Policy Leading
Research into C&D Waste Management
Landfill Charging Scheme
Planning for New Landfills
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References
What Causes China's Property Boom?
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
Property Investment
Property Price
Land Sale Price
3 Model Specification
4 Data Description
5 Discussion of Results
Property Investment
Property Price
Land Sale Price
6 Conclusion
References
Further reading
About the Author
Does China Face a Housing Affordability Issue? Evidence from 35 Cities in China
1. Introduction
1.1. Theoretical Literature
1.2. Empirical Literature
1.3. Structure of the Paper
2. Methodology
2.1. Upper Boundary of Housing Expenditure-to-Income Ratio
2.2. User Cost and the Housing Expenditure-to-Income Ratio
3. Data and Descriptive Analysis
3.1. The Data and the User Cost
3.2. The Classification of Housing Affordability
3.3. The Severity of Housing Affordability in 35 Large and Medium Cities
4. Empirical Analysis
4.1. Econometrical Set-Up
4.2. Unit Root Test and Cointegration Test
4.3. Empirical Results
5. Conclusions and Policy Implications
Notes
References
Appendix 1
Appendix 2
Critical Strategies for Chinese Architectural, Engineering and Construction Firms to Achieve Profitability
Introduction
Literature Review
Profit Maximization
Generic Competitive Strategies
Military Strategies: Sun Tzu's Art of War
Network Strategies
Gap in Knowledge
Research Method
Profile of Respondents
Data Analysis
Results
Discussion
Cost Leadership Strategy
Differentiation Strategy
Adaptability Strategy
Market Intelligence Strategy
Networking Strategy
Limitations
Conclusion
References
Further Reading
Exploring the Applicability of Construction Partnering in Mainland China: A Qualitative Study
1. Introduction
2. Scope of Study
3. Research Methodology
4. Favourable Conditions for Partnering Implementation in Mainland China
4.1. Cultural Context
4.1.1. Mutual Trust
4.1.2. Reciprocity
4.1.3. Face, hierarchy and power-distance
4.1.4. Time dimension/long-term orientation
4.1.5. Harmony
4.2. Economic Needs
5. Barriers to Partnering Application in Mainland China
5.1. Cultural Barriers
5.2. Juristical Barriers
5.3. Economic Barriers
5.4. Technical Barriers
6. Perceptions of Interviewees on Partnering Implementation in Mainland China)
6.1. Current Status of Partnering
6.2. Potential Benefits of and Barriers to Partnering Implementation
6.3. Future Prospect of Partnering Development
7. Recommendations from Interviewees on the Implementation of Partnering in Mainland China
7.1. Initialisation of Partnering with Unstructured Approach
7.2. Client's Initiative to Adopt Partnering Approach
7.3. Combined use with Other Contemporary Procurement Strategies
8. Discussion and Implications for the Construction Industry in Mainland China
9. Concluding Remarks
Acknowledgements
References
Further Reading
Appendix. List of interview questions for exploring the applicability of construction partnering in Mainland China
Learning From Cross-Cultural Problems in International Projects: A Chinese Case
Introduction
Methodology
Cross-Cultural Analysis
A Chinese Case
Seeing is Believing?
Reading Between the Lines
Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeves?
We are in this Together!
Conclusions
References
About the Authors
Can the Pilot Public-Private Partnerships Project be Applied in Future Urban Rail Development?: A Case Study of Beijing Metro Line 4 Project
Introduction
Special Characteristics of Urban Rail Development
Critical Factors Affecting PPPs in Urban Rail Development
Research Methodology
Case Study: Beijing Metro Line 4 Project
Results and Discussion
Streamlined Approval Process
Robust Tendering
Strong and Proactive Public Procuring Authority and Leadership
Effective Organisational Structure and the Private Sector Innovation
Commensurate Charging Approach and Government Subsidising Scheme
Appropriate Risk Allocation
Applicability to Future Urban Rail Development Using PPPs
Conclusions
References

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