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International Journal of the Built Environment and Asset Management

International Journal of the Built Environment and Asset Management (IJBEAM)

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  • Assessing the Impact of Remote Working on Employee Engagement and Productivity: A conceptual approach utilizing Structural Equation Modeling in the Built Environment   Order a copy of this article
    by Mahua Chaudhuri, Navneet Sharma, Jayanti Das 
    Abstract: This research aims to explore the impact of remote working on employee productivity and engagement in the built environment sector of India, post-pandemic. A mixed-method approach, combining qualitative and quantitative methods, including structural equation modelling, was utilised in the research. The study identifies remote working as the dominant latent variable, influencing both productivity and engagement. The findings demonstrate that remote working significantly affects employee productivity and engagement, but it also highlights a potential decrease in motivation levels among remote workers.
    Keywords: remote working; built environment; employee productivity; employee engagement; wellbeing; structural equation modelling; SEM.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJBEAM.2023.10062206
     
  • Challenges of employee well-being and mitigation strategies in the construction industry of Ghana   Order a copy of this article
    by Michael Adesi, Abdul-Razak Alidu, Moses Ahiabu 
    Abstract: This study aims to investigate the challenges of employee well-being and the strategies for addressing them in the construction industry. The paper adopts a quantitative approach by administering 200 survey questionnaires to construction professionals, of which 150 were retrieved for analysis using mean and standard deviation with a response rate of 75 percent. The results show that several challenges are confronting the well-being of employees in the construction industry, especially those operating on sites. Also, the paper identified the strategies for addressing them in the construction industry. The findings of this paper have the potential to guide employers and firms in developing solutions to address the identified challenges, thereby improving insight and understanding of employee well-being issues to enhance efficiency and overall company productivity.
    Keywords: employee; well-being; construction; industry; strategies; challenges; mitigation; site; workplace; professionals; Ghana.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJBEAM.2025.10070360
     
  • Balancing sustainability and life cycle costing in public building design: a systematic review of Germanys advancements and challenges   Order a copy of this article
    by Behailu Temesgen Habe  
    Abstract: Germany’s public building sector accounts for approximately 40% of national energy use and represents a key opportunity in achieving the country’s 2045 climate neutrality goals. Despite its potential, adoption of life cycle-based sustainability approaches remains limited. Fragmented policies, high initial costs, and limited technical capabilities hinder the widespread implementation of life cycle costing (LCC) in public infrastructure. This study aims to evaluate how LCC is integrated into sustainable public building practices in Germany. It investigates regulatory frameworks, optimisation techniques, and digital tools such as building information modelling (BIM) and artificial intelligence (AI). A systematic literature review of 25 peer-reviewed articles was conducted following the PRISMA protocol. Studies were selected based on thematic relevance, methodological rigor, and German context. The analysis explored LCC-LCA synergies, cost-benefit trade-offs, and digital adoption. Findings reveal LCC integration can reduce lifecycle costs by 30% and energy consumption by 35-40%. Successful cases involve passive design, BIM-based cost monitoring, and early-stage optimisation. This research supports policy clarity and capacity-building for municipalities. It also highlights the importance of AI-driven LCC tools and national knowledge-sharing platforms to accelerate implementation and position Germany as a leader in sustainable public construction.
    Keywords: sustainable public buildings; life cycle costing; LCC; life cycle assessment; LCA; energy efficiency; building information modelling; BIM; optimisation techniques; climate policy; Germany.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJBEAM.2025.10075548
     

 

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