JA Kempton
Asset Management of low-zero carbon technology in social housing
Kempton, JA
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Abstract
Purpose – Households account for 27 per cent of the UK's total CO2 emissions therefore addressing housing energy efficiency has become a priority. Low-zero carbon technologies (LZCTs) for both new-build and the existing housing stock are one mechanism to reduce CO2. A gap in previous research into the subject was identified – the ongoing maintenance or “Asset Management” of LZCTs. This is important, inefficient or ineffective Asset Management may have a negative impact on the sustainability of energy efficient housing stock from a number of perspectives, including physical, social and economic. This paper aims to discuss these issues.
Design/methodology/approach – The research presents a sector based study of the English social housing sector with seven individual organisations (known as “Registered Social Landlords”) represented by senior Asset Management practitioners, providing the units of analysis. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to evaluate the past, current and future ability of the sector to successfully maintain LZCTs. The interviews were coded and a theme/sub-theme building process undertaken.
Findings – The interview analysis yielded three main themes (Asset Management Planning, Maintenance Skills and Occupier Impacts) and 12 sub-themes. Some of these confirmed findings from the literature review but others had not been previously located including inter-departmental conflicts and occupiers taking responsibility for maintenance.
Originality/value – A paucity of previous work specifically relating to Asset Management and LZCTs in the social housing sector was found. The findings should therefore be of interest to a wide range of stakeholders including registered providers, asset managers, surveyors, developers and policy makers.
Citation
Kempton, J. (2014). Asset Management of low-zero carbon technology in social housing. Structural survey, 32(1), 14-31. https://doi.org/10.1108/SS-09-2012-0027
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Publication Date | Jan 1, 2014 |
Deposit Date | May 2, 2014 |
Journal | Structural Survey |
Print ISSN | 0263-080X |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 32 |
Issue | 1 |
Pages | 14-31 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1108/SS-09-2012-0027 |
Publisher URL | http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/SS-09-2012-0027 |
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