Triggernomic Repair Process Analysis (TRAP)

Abstract

Purpose -The purpose of this paper is to espouse Triggernomic Repair Process Analysis (TRAP), a nonlinear theoretical methodology employed to stress the importance of an informed approach to the diagnosis and prognosis of structural building defects at the owner-occupier level. Design/methodology/approach -TRAP analysis focuses on the diagnosis limitations relating to house repair and maintenance among owner-occupiers in the UK, based on a stratified random survey of owner-occupiers' maintenance decisions. Findings -It is concluded that lack of technical skills-knowledge awareness is one of the main deterrents to efficient defect diagnosis. The failing on defect diagnosis is broadly defined as resulting from Chronic Deficiency of Defects Diagnosis (CD 3 ). CD 3 is furthermore conceptualised as a theoretical dichotomy construct which persists due to Chronic Diagnosis Failure (CDF) and Chronic Misapplication of Maintenance Remedies (CMMR). Originality/value -The constructs identified help to explain why owner-occupier housing disrepair remains high and a source of concern among practitioners in the UK. A pro-maintenance housing regeneration agenda is imminent in order to promote technical skill-knowledge awareness and the effectiveness of the maintenance decision making among owner-occupiers.

How Does Communication Influence the Perceived Performance of Maintenance Services in Multi-Storey Public Housing?

“…Recently, building owners and residents are increasingly aware of sustainable living environments, and one of the key aspects that enables them to achieve sustainability is having a proper maintenance system so that the building they reside is in good condition (Yau, Ho 2009;Yau 2010). Building maintenance is systematic: supervised actions in the repair activity attempt to maintain or restore the building elements and facilities to an acceptable standard of building performance (Chew et al 2004;Kangwa, Olubodun 2006) and appropriate use (El-Haram, Horner 2002). The main objectives of undergoing building maintenance are to slow down the rate of building decay; to protect building function, asset value, and usual appear-ance; and to ensure a healthy living environment (Hills, Worthing 2006;Stewart et al 2006;Yau 2011a).…”