Managing Building Deterioration: Prediction Model for Public Schools in Developing Countries

This book investigates building deterioration and defects in Malaysian public schools, developing a deterioration prediction model to improve maintenance management. It combines archival documentation, questionnaire surveys, and interviews to identify factors contributing to defects. The model provides useful insights for decision-making in maintenance and repair work, benefiting school managers, practitioners, and academics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 207 pages
Publication date: 22 September 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This comprehensive book delves into a groundbreaking investigation into the deterioration and defects of public schools in Malaysia. It provides a robust theoretical and empirical foundation for maintaining public schools, with the ultimate goal of developing a predictive model for building condition based on factors contributing to defects. The research approach combines archived documentation, questionnaire surveys, and in-depth interviews with sampled schools across Malaysia. The result is a treasure trove of valuable information, presented through useful tables, graphs, and statistical analyses, which shed light on the various factors contributing to building defects. This invaluable resource aids in understanding these issues and facilitates informed decision-making in maintenance management. By incorporating comprehensive budgeting and optimal maintenance and repair work, the prediction model empowers school managers, maintenance management practitioners, and academics to measure and enhance the building conditions in schools. This book holds significant relevance to all stakeholders involved in improving the educational infrastructure and ensuring the well-being of students and educators.

Weight: 355g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811658624
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022