The Development of Condition Assessment for Heritage Building

Abstract

This study examines the criteria and properties of the elements in the legacy of buildings. Using the Hierarchy Analysis Method (AHP), new instruments are developed based on the criteria and attributes that have been identified for the legacy building elements. The new instrument is given to industry professionals and academicians to get their opinions. This study shows the number of attributes of the score for the criteria. The results show that new instruments are developed and used as tools for assessing the elements of heritage building conditions. This new instrument can be proposed to the National Heritage Department to be used as a guideline for assessing the heritage buildings in the future.

Preliminary Condition Analysis of Samadhi Dewan Sawan Mal, Multan

“…4, started with the historical analysis as explained above that was further supplemented with the analytical study through visual observations as documented and explained below. Building Condition Assessment (BCA) is used as a tool that can help in the preliminary investigation of the historic structures as evident by its application to the Samadhi Dewan Sawan Mal, Multan [9][10]. The application of this tool for initial investigation and categorization would be beneficial in generating the inventories for heritage assets that are deficient in our part of the world.…”

“…The tool was developed by Malaysian researchers and was successfully applied to many heritage sites in Malaysia. Here the purpose of utilizing this tool is the economic constraints in our countries that needs model like BCA for initial screening of historic structures that are vanishing at faster pace [9]. Finally recommendation framework is devised for the development of appropriate criteria helpful in decision making for the selected heritage.…”

Accident prevention in a highly occupied building through safety audit: a readiness perspective in university buildings

“…On the other hand, several researchers believed that construction engineering safety was affected by the condition of the building components. Khalil et al [8], Manan and Rahman [9], Zuraidi et al [10] and Ramli et al [6] agreed that structural components are the most critical components in buildings. In addition, research conducted by Eweda et al [11] and Rajali and Bakri [12] showed that most of the weight of a building is its architectural, mechanical, and electrical elements.…”