Abstract
This exploratory paper considers the need for a more expansive view of the life cycle of infrastructure projects: one that extends beyond the traditional cycle of feasibility analysis, planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance and divestiture. This revised life cycle considers the construction professional’s ability to anticipate and respond to events, such as the Indian Ocean Tsunami, which damage or destroy an infrastructure project and reflects the construction industry’s ongoing responsibility toward an infrastructure’s users.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | COBRA 2006 |
| Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of the Annual Research Conference of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors |
| Editors | Elaine Sivyer |
| Place of Publication | London |
| Publisher | RICS |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781842193074 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2006 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Annual Research Conference of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, COBRA 2006 - London, United Kingdom Duration: 7 Sep 2006 → 8 Sep 2006 |
Conference
| Conference | Annual Research Conference of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, COBRA 2006 |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| City | London |
| Period | 7/09/06 → 8/09/06 |
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An Exploration of the Construction Industry’s Role in Disaster Preparedness, Response and Recovery. / Haigh, Richard; Amaratunga, Dilanthi; Keraminiyage, Kaushal.
COBRA 2006: Proceedings of the Annual Research Conference of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. ed. / Elaine Sivyer. London : RICS, 2006.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
TY - GEN
T1 - An Exploration of the Construction Industry’s Role in Disaster Preparedness, Response and Recovery
AU - Haigh, Richard
AU - Amaratunga, Dilanthi
AU - Keraminiyage, Kaushal
PY - 2006/12/1
Y1 - 2006/12/1
N2 - The construction industry’s role in reconstruction activities following disasters such as the Indian Ocean Tsunami, is well documented. In particular, post-disaster reconstruction has been the subject of a significant body of research, with particular emphasis on developing countries that are less able to deal with the causes and impacts of disasters. There is, however, growing recognition that the construction industry has a much broader role to anticipate, assess, prevent, prepare, respond and recover from disruptive challenges. Advocates suggest construction professionals have a key role to play because they are involved in the construction of the infrastructure, and therefore should also be involved when an event destroys that infrastructure. They also suggest that the construction professions are in the best position to frame the discussion of the cost-benefit trade-offs that occur in the risk management process; for example, the need for risk avoidance against the cost of implementing safety strategies.This exploratory paper considers the need for a more expansive view of the life cycle of infrastructure projects: one that extends beyond the traditional cycle of feasibility analysis, planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance and divestiture. This revised life cycle considers the construction professional’s ability to anticipate and respond to events, such as the Indian Ocean Tsunami, which damage or destroy an infrastructure project and reflects the construction industry’s ongoing responsibility toward an infrastructure’s users.
AB - The construction industry’s role in reconstruction activities following disasters such as the Indian Ocean Tsunami, is well documented. In particular, post-disaster reconstruction has been the subject of a significant body of research, with particular emphasis on developing countries that are less able to deal with the causes and impacts of disasters. There is, however, growing recognition that the construction industry has a much broader role to anticipate, assess, prevent, prepare, respond and recover from disruptive challenges. Advocates suggest construction professionals have a key role to play because they are involved in the construction of the infrastructure, and therefore should also be involved when an event destroys that infrastructure. They also suggest that the construction professions are in the best position to frame the discussion of the cost-benefit trade-offs that occur in the risk management process; for example, the need for risk avoidance against the cost of implementing safety strategies.This exploratory paper considers the need for a more expansive view of the life cycle of infrastructure projects: one that extends beyond the traditional cycle of feasibility analysis, planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance and divestiture. This revised life cycle considers the construction professional’s ability to anticipate and respond to events, such as the Indian Ocean Tsunami, which damage or destroy an infrastructure project and reflects the construction industry’s ongoing responsibility toward an infrastructure’s users.
KW - disaster management
KW - enhanced life cycle
KW - disruptive challenge
KW - Resilience and recovery and concerted approach
KW - reconstruction
KW - Resilience
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M3 - Conference contribution
SN - 9781842193074
BT - COBRA 2006
A2 - Sivyer, Elaine
PB - RICS
CY - London
ER -