Abstract
The aim of this paper is to analyze the basic criteria, trends, applications, and developments related to climate adaptation in building maintenance and operation management (MOM) practices in Norway. Investigations conducted as part of the study include an analysis of current literature addressing climate adaptation in relation to MOM practices, supplemented by a review of existing research projects and initiatives in this field. Three case studies involving different Norwegian building owner organizations were examined in order to investigate the current status of the application and extent of climate adaptation practices in relation to MOM. The study has revealed a significant gap between theory and practice when it comes to integrating MOM in relation to climate adaptation. The concept of climate adaptation is only addressed as a high-level strategic issue. The case studies thus emphasize the need for a structured process that can enable the incorporation of climate adaptation in current MOM practices. This proposes a generic and structured climate-adaptive MOM framework that will enable the incorporation of climate adaptation in into corporate MOM practices at different scales and organizational levels. Implementation of this flexible and transferable framework is expected to provide a basis for accruing further knowledge on climate adaptation. Further work with the framework should include the introduction of more tangible and tailored tools and processes, including checklists or scoring systems accompanied by relevant climate adaptation factors and plans.
Highlights
BackgroundIt is clearly demonstrated that climate change is increasing the amount and intensity of precipitation in Norway, and that this will have a major impact on future built environments
This paper presents work related to Maintenance and Operation Management (MOM)
This study has adopted a multimethod research approach to the analysis of the basic criteria, trends, applications, and developments related to climate adaptation in connection with building maintenance and operation management (MOM) practices in Norway
Summary
It is clearly demonstrated that climate change is increasing the amount and intensity of precipitation in Norway, and that this will have a major impact on future built environments. A national condition status report published by the Norwegian Consulting Engineers’ Association [3] indicated that the entire built environment in Norway is worth approximately NOK 5800 billion, and that the cost of renovating this building stock to an adequate standard is estimated to be NOK 2800 billion. Even though this is the grand total for renovation due to all degradation aspects, climate related renovation needs can be argued to be substantial. Previous research has estimated that the total annual costs related to building repair in Norway are approximately EUR 1.65 billion [13]
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