Investigating parameters affecting maintenance of heritage buildings in Egypt
International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation
ISSN: 2398-4708
Article publication date: 16 December 2020
Issue publication date: 2 November 2021
Abstract
Purpose
Maintenance of heritage buildings in Egypt is essential for extending their life and preserving them in a good condition for current use and future generations. The purpose of this paper aims to study the significant parameters to be taken into consideration in the decision-making process for maintenance of heritage buildings.
Design/methodology/approach
This research identifies and analyzes the parameters affecting maintenance decision-making process using relative importance index method. Sixty-three parameters were collected from the literature and were categorized into six groups. The feedback of 15 experts who represent owners' representatives and consultants in the field of maintenance and preservation of heritage buildings was obtained through a questionnaire survey and analyses were conducted on the results.
Findings
According to the highest values of the relative importance index method, the top 10 influencing parameters are determined. A comparison between feedback of the two groups of experts is conducted. Statistical analysis is carried out to test the parameters, revealing a strong correlation between structural and geotechnical groups of parameters.
Originality/value
Parameters affecting decision-making for maintenance of heritage buildings were identified, influencing parameters can be used to compare between heritage buildings in greater need of maintenance than others.
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Citation
Abdelrazik, H. and Marzouk, M. (2021), "Investigating parameters affecting maintenance of heritage buildings in Egypt", International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, Vol. 39 No. 5, pp. 734-755. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-09-2020-0078
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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