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Volume 14, Issue 4 (Winter 2025)
Disaster Prev. Manag. Know. 2025, 14(4): 496-521 |
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Mollaei S, Babaei M, Khalili B, Khezri M. The Factors Affecting the Implementation of Building Retrofitting Projects in East Azerbaijan Province, Iran. Disaster Prev. Manag. Know. 2025; 14 (4) :496-521
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1- Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Bonab, Bonab, Iran.
2- Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran.
2- Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran.
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Background and objective This research aims to investiagte the challenges in the implementation of retrofitting projects in East Azerbaijan province in Iran, and propose solutions to enrich the construction project management.
Method This is a descriptive survey study. After identifying the challenges based on the opinions of 5 experts from the organization for development, renovation and equipping of schools (DRES) of Iran, a questionnaire was completed by 6 technical experts, 15 project supervisors and 23 contractors in East Azerbaijan province to determine the main issues that require attention for the successful implementation of retrofitting projects. Finally, a set of practical recommendations for each challenge was provided.
Results The most effective matter was inappropriate allocation of construction funds from the technical experts' point of view. In the contractors' opinion, delays in payment and conflicts in administrative cycles were the most significant challenges. Finally, the supervisors expressed that lack of skilled and experienced contractors was the main challenging issue.The proposed solutions included the establishment of transparent budget allocation processes, the formation of groups for developing detailed specialized cost lists, the streamlining of project handover procedures, the improvement of workshop facilities and the implementation of robust project coordination frameworks.
Conclusion This study unveils the key challenges in building retrofitting projects in East Azerbaijan province, Iran, and offers practical solutions to enhance the implementation of these projects. The findings can be valuable for project managers, policymakers, and stakeholders involved in construction projects.
Method This is a descriptive survey study. After identifying the challenges based on the opinions of 5 experts from the organization for development, renovation and equipping of schools (DRES) of Iran, a questionnaire was completed by 6 technical experts, 15 project supervisors and 23 contractors in East Azerbaijan province to determine the main issues that require attention for the successful implementation of retrofitting projects. Finally, a set of practical recommendations for each challenge was provided.
Results The most effective matter was inappropriate allocation of construction funds from the technical experts' point of view. In the contractors' opinion, delays in payment and conflicts in administrative cycles were the most significant challenges. Finally, the supervisors expressed that lack of skilled and experienced contractors was the main challenging issue.The proposed solutions included the establishment of transparent budget allocation processes, the formation of groups for developing detailed specialized cost lists, the streamlining of project handover procedures, the improvement of workshop facilities and the implementation of robust project coordination frameworks.
Conclusion This study unveils the key challenges in building retrofitting projects in East Azerbaijan province, Iran, and offers practical solutions to enhance the implementation of these projects. The findings can be valuable for project managers, policymakers, and stakeholders involved in construction projects.
Keywords: Construction projects, Project management, Retrofitting of buildings, East Azerbaijan province
Type of Study: Research |
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Received: 2024/07/30 | Accepted: 2024/09/7 | ePublished: 2025/02/28
Received: 2024/07/30 | Accepted: 2024/09/7 | ePublished: 2025/02/28
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