Multi-storey timber construction and bioeconomy – barriers and opportunities

Riala, Maria; Ilola, Lauri

doi:10.1080/02827581.2014.926980

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“…These findings confirm what has been indicated in previous studies. Although it is difficult to establish cost advantages with specific structural frame materials (Nässen et al 2012, Mahapatra andGustavsson 2009), wood frames are often perceived as a more expensive option (Wang et al 2014, Riala andIlola 2014). The CMs helped to confirm and reinforce the cognitive rules in favour of concrete structural frames when they invest in the skills of their workforce.…”

Section: Local Settingsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Bysheim and Nyrud 2009, Engström and Hedgren 2012, Mahapatra et al 2012, Riala and Ilola 2014, Wang et al 2014, Xia et al 2014, the conclusions tend to be primarily based on the perceptions of those who have experience working with or promoting wood frames (e.g. Xia et al 2014, Wang et al 2014, Riala and Ilola 2014 rather than those who contribute to upholding common practices. There is also a focus on designer professions (e.g.…”

Section: Contractors Cms and Possible Regime Variationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Contractors have been included in some earlier studies (e.g. Xia et al 2014, Riala andIlola 2014), but their perceptions of the selection of the structural frame have not been clearly depicted. The results of this study suggest that the depicted roles and perceptions of CMs in the selection of a structural frame are relevant beyond the investigated individuals and are representative of Sweden.…”

Section: Local Settingsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…CO 2 emissions can be reduced if more multifamily buildings were built with a structural frame of sustainably produced wood (Sathre and O'Connor 2010, Werner et al 2010, Dodoo et al 2012. In the search for climate and environmental benefits and in support of domestic forest and wood industries, several countries have introduced initiatives promoting wood use in multi-storey buildings (Mahapatra et al 2012, Riala and Ilola 2014, Xia et al 2014. However, the market development of such constructions has been slow (Hurmekoski et al 2015).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…However, contractors' decision-making and perceptions related to structural frames have largely been unexplored. The few studies on the selection of structural frames that have included contractor representatives (Riala and Ilola 2014, Wang et al 2014, Xia et al 2014 have not included Swedish contractors nor have they distinguished contractors' perceptions from those of other actors and they have focused on contractors with wood-construction experience. An improved understanding of the perspectives of key actors in the selection of structural frames can improve insights into the concrete path dependency.…”

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confidence: 99%

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The sociotechnical regime and Swedish contractor perceptions of structural frames

Hemström

Gustavsson

Mahapatra

2016

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To deepen the understanding of the sociotechnical regime that directs the selection of structural frames in multifamily buildings in Sweden, we study the perceptions of contractor representatives. Contract managers (CMs) employed at contractor firms were interviewed regarding their role, the selection of the structural frame and how they perceived different options. The results show that CMs largely influence the selection of the structural frame in multifamily buildings, which are guided by the established concrete-based sociotechnical regime. The regime is maintained through cognitive rules regarding structural frame options and the alignment of skills of construction professionals. Because of their influence and their investments in the skills of construction workers, CMs make important contributions to maintain the regime and the concrete path dependency. Furthermore, the regime varies in strength in different locations. Some locations carry a strong norm to cast concrete frames on site. This makes it more difficult to deviate from the established practice. In other locations, wood-promoting initiatives have changed the cognitive rules associated with the regime. Nonetheless, the sociotechnical regime makes the selection of concrete structural frames beneficial. This prevents wood-framed multifamily buildings from entering common usage, even though such buildings can contribute to mitigating climate change.

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Section: Local Settingsmentioning

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Section: Contractors Cms and Possible Regime Variationsmentioning

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Section: Local Settingsmentioning

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Stakeholder perceptions of wood-based products in the built environment: a literature review

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Current global environmental challenges, such as climate change, set an urge to seek renewable lowemission alternatives to substitute fossil fuel-derived products while transitioning towards circular bioeconomy. Wood has proven to be a versatile renewable material that is able to substitute fossilbased materials. However, the market potential and uptake of wood-based products is also dependent on the preferences of consumers and other stakeholder groups. This paper presents a systematic literature review of studies examining stakeholder perceptions of wood-based products, which also resulted in the identification of research gaps and suggestions for future research directions. The results show that while there has been an adequate amount of research concerning perceptions of wood construction and wood products in the built environment especially in recent years, the perceptions of other wood-based products and emerging innovations, such as wood-based textiles and chemicals have previously been studied only marginally. The results show that relevant stakeholders can be divided into two major groups: professionals at different places in the forest products value chain and end-users. Stakeholders are interested in wood-based products in the built environment, seen as competitive to conventional non-wood alternatives. Wood-based products are seen as interesting and environmentally friendly, but also expensive and not easily available. Moreover, there is a lack of information regarding product characteristics. To improve the market share of especially new wood-based products, the focus needs to be on both product development as well as providing information, including information on the environmental performance, on different products.

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How building experts evaluate the sustainability and performance of novel bioplastic-based textile façades: An analysis of decision making

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Building and Environment

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Multi-storey timber construction and bioeconomy – barriers and opportunities

Cited by 54 publications

References 7 publications

The sociotechnical regime and Swedish contractor perceptions of structural frames

The sociotechnical regime and Swedish contractor perceptions of structural frames

Stakeholder perceptions of wood-based products in the built environment: a literature review

How building experts evaluate the sustainability and performance of novel bioplastic-based textile façades: An analysis of decision making

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