Analysis of challenges facing smart buildings projects in Egypt

El-Motasem, Samar; Khodeir, Laila; Eid, Ali Fathy

doi:10.1016/j.asej.2020.09.028

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“…A. The lack of a clear definition of smart buildings, a smart building is a structure that integrates advanced technologies and systems to enhance its performance, functionality, and sustainability (El-Motasem et al, 2021).…”

Section: Challenges Pertaining To the Programming And Feasibility Ana...mentioning

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“…The lack of design standards of smart buildings, the lack of design standards for smart buildings can create challenges in the development and construction of these buildings (Aguilar et al, 2021). E. The lack of sustainability measures for smart buildings, the lack of sustainability measures for smart buildings refers to the absence of clear and agreed-upon criteria for evaluating the environmental performance of smart buildings (El-Motasem et al, 2021, De Groote et al, 2017Bibri, 2021;Ghansah et al, 2021). Research methodology.…”

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Assessment of the challenges influencing the adoption of smart building technologies

Baharetha,

Soliman,

Hassanain

et al. 2024

Front. Built Environ.

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Introduction: Over the past few decades, there has been an increasing focus on Smart Building Projects (SBP) and the technologies associated with them. Numerous studies have been conducted globally to define smart building technologies (SBT), identify challenges, and explore areas for improvement. This study aims to examine the concept and terminology of SBT and the expertise and experience of participants in SBP in the Arab Gulf countries, specifically Saudi Arabia. The study also investigates the challenges faced by SBT throughout its life cycle.Methods: To identify and assess the challenges affecting the adoption of smart building technologies. This approach included a literature review, pilot-testing, and a questionnaire survey. The survey targeted a sample of 90 architects/engineers, managers, and contractors.Results: A total of 55 challenges were identified and categorized into four groups, corresponding to the key phases of the project life cycle. These phases include the programming and feasibility analysis phase, design phase, installation and commissioning phase, and operation and maintenance phase. The findings of this research expand the body of knowledge by providing architects/engineers, managers, and contractors in the architecture, engineering, construction, and facility management (AEC/FM) industry with insights into the influential challenges related to the adoption of SBT. In conclusion, this study sheds light on the concept and terminology of smart building technologies and explores the challenges faced by SBT during its life cycle. By identifying and categorizing these challenges, the study provides valuable information to AEC/FM practitioners, enabling them to overcome obstacles and improve the adoption of SBT.

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Section: Challenges Pertaining To the Programming And Feasibility Ana...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Assessment of the challenges influencing the adoption of smart building technologies

Baharetha,

Soliman,

Hassanain

et al. 2024

Front. Built Environ.

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“…The chronology of the smart buildings can be divided into three phases; automated buildings, smart buildings, and cognitive buildings (Hu, 2021). The concept of automated buildings started originated during the 1980s until 2000 defined smart buildings as “a place where the appliances, entertainment centers, utilities, thermostats, and lights are connected with microprocessors that allow the devices to communicate with each other and thereby behave intelligently.” In 1983, the City Palace Building was constructed in the USA and announced as the world’s first Smart Building (El-Motasem et al , 2021). The second phase from 2000 to 2015 saw a major boom in the concept of smart buildings and many smart buildings were built around the world because of advancements in systems integration.…”

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Challenges to developing smart prisons in the United Arab Emirates

Aldhaheri

Xia

2022

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Purpose The smart building concept has gained prominence in the construction sector during the past decade. In the United Arab Emirates, although smart building technology has been widely adopted in different building sectors, no empirical studies have examined the applicability of the smart buildings concept in prison facilities. The current study aims to understand the current status of prison buildings in the UAE and the challenges faced by the prison industry to implement new smart technology. Design/methodology/approach This study involved a semi-structured interview consisting of 14 participants who were interviewed face-to-face about their opinion about the objectives of the study. The interviewees were experts from the prison and construction industry of the UAE working at the top management level. Mind-maps were created from the thematic data using Nvivo software. Findings The results demonstrated that among current issues prevailing in prisons, overcrowding was regarded as the most severe issue. Additionally, in most cases, there is no systemic classification of inmates. Concerning the potential challenges in the implementation of smart technologies in the prison buildings, being too old and outdated of prison buildings are a significant concern, followed by a substantial gap in the approval system of budget to purchase new smart technology. Originality/value The findings of this study are of vital importance and help to identify potential challenges involved in the implementation of smart technologies in prison buildings that should be taken into consideration before selecting any new smart technology.

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“…The SB idea emerged in the early 1980s, and the world's first intelligent building was built in the United States in 1983(El-Motasem et al, 2021. The technical aspects of Sri Lanka may bring distinct obstacles and possibilities in terms of SB adoption.…”

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Factors Influencing the Adoption of Smart Building and Service Preferences in Sri Lanka

Weerawardhana,

Weerakoon,

Wimalasena

et al. 2024

Baltic Journal of Real Estate Economics and Construction Management

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The notion of smart buildings is becoming a global trend. The smart concept is spread not only via buildings but also through cities, transportation, and communication. Many difficulties human beings face can be solved by smart building technology. For example, environmental contamination and resource depletion, such as water and fossil fuels. In Sri Lanka, smart building adoption was at a low level. As a result, the purpose of this research is to assess user comprehension of smart building service preferences and adoption from a Sri Lankan viewpoint. A questionnaire survey is used to obtain data from the community as part of the data collection approach. To achieve the objectives stated above, the data will be analysed using principal component analysis, multiple regression analysis, and Pareto analysis. Results indicated that the majority of Sri Lankans do not grasp smart building technologies. Using principal component analysis, eleven major service preferences were determined. Multiple regression analysis is used to identify the factors that influence service preference. The most essential elements impacting smart building adoption are competency to utilize new technology, preference for smart building attributes, and user satisfaction. This study would be an excellent resource for the future adoption of smart building technologies in Sri Lanka.

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Analysis of challenges facing smart buildings projects in Egypt

Cited by 15 publications

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Assessment of the challenges influencing the adoption of smart building technologies

Assessment of the challenges influencing the adoption of smart building technologies

Challenges to developing smart prisons in the United Arab Emirates

Factors Influencing the Adoption of Smart Building and Service Preferences in Sri Lanka

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