Housing Demand Research Articles

Stone-Crushing Industry and Housing Demand in Pakistan

Stone-Crushing Industry and Housing Demand in Pakistan

Methodology for Improving Manufacturing and Assembly of Lightweight Prefab Systems

The increasing adoption of prefabrication in the Global North reflects a response to the urgent demand for safe and affordable housing. This demand is compounded by the necessity to meet contemporary standards for aesthetic quality, structural safety, and energy performance, all within the context of the current climate and safety challenges. Prefabrication, underpinned by the principles of design for manufacturing and assembly (DfMA), offers a pathway toward modernizing construction practices. Specifically, lightweight steel profile technologies, particularly suited for low- and mid-rise buildings, offer an efficient solution to meet these evolving demands. However, to achieve widespread adoption, further optimization is necessary. The reduction of material use, fabrication waste, and production time, alongside cost reduction, will be critical in aligning prefabrication technologies with sustainable development goals. This paper presents an eight-step methodology in which manufacturing and assembling strategies are considered since product development and according to which materials and components are selected, prototyped, and tested to optimize both mechanical and environmental performance. The methodology has been validated through an academic and industrial venture that aimed to optimize a lightweight cold-formed steel volumetric system for housing applications. The study demonstrated to achieve a system that fully met the structural requirements while also minimizing the use of material, waste, and production time. In doing so, this work contributes to a broader effort to modernize construction practices and address the dual imperatives of safety and climate resilience.

Supply, Demand and Asymmetric Adjustment of House Prices in Poland

Abstract In recent years, a lot of empirical effort has been made to search for potential nonlinear responses of house prices to various demand and supply factors. This paper examines Poland's heterogeneous regional housing market reactions to key economic variables from 2000 to 2022. The study raises two research questions related to the asymmetric adjustment of housing markets to selected demand and supply shocks. Firstly, we ask whether the house price adjustments to negative shocks are relatively minor (for example, during an economic downturn) when compared to positive shocks (prevalent in booming markets), mainly due to the loss aversion behavior theory and nominal rigidity of house prices. In particular, we test the hypothesis that house prices react more to positive impulses from supply and demand than negative ones. Secondly, we investigate whether market reactions are similar for large and small metropolitan markets. The second hypothesis posits that metropolitan housing markets adjust asymmetrically to demand and supply shocks based on the city size (population and housing stock in a given city). The study uses a nonlinear ARDL model to test the research hypotheses empirically. This paper provides new insights into the nonlinear reactions of house prices to exogenous shocks and adds to the limited empirical evidence from less developed economies.

Study on the Translation of Culture-loaded Words in The File No.113

All nations in the world have generated many culture-loaded words full of cultural origin and emotional attachment in the evolution of social life. Due to the huge differences between Chinese and Western cultures, it is difficult for translators to find the equivalent expression when translating culture-loaded words. Chen Hongbi is an outstanding female translator in modern times, and her translation of the English detective novel Le Dossier No.113 was very popular in the late Qing Dynasty. From the perspective of eco-translatology, this study takes Chen Hongbi's The File No.113(《第一百十三案》) as an example and analyzes the translation of culture-loaded words in the text. In the late Qing Dynasty, the social demand for female intellectuals, the academic demand for detective novels and the interest demand of publishing houses formed a sound ecological environment for Chen's translation of foreign detective novels. Chen adapted himself to this ecological environment with his translation ability and love for detective novels, thus choosing to translate Le Dossier No.113. In the process of translation, Chen reaches the adaptation and transformation of culture-loaded words from three dimensions linguistic dimension, cultural dimension and communicative dimension. This study describes how Chen Hongbi accurately conveys the meaning of culture-loaded words to the target readers based on the ecological environment of translation through the mechanism of "selection" and "adaptation", which is helpful to understand and explain the choices made by the translators in order to realize the communicative intention and adapt to the context of the late Qing Dynasty. By analyzing Chen's successful translation of the detective novel, this study hopes to make readers realize the value of her translation as well as her adaptation and selection in translation so as to provide references for future translators to consider deep adaptation and selection when translating culture-loaded words.

The potential of prefabricated technologies for rental housing

The aim of the paper is to highlight the benefits of lean prefabricated and modular construction for the construction of rental housing by considering financial and time savings. In the current turbulent development of prices of building materials as well as banking products and availability of housing, Slovakia is facing significant problems with housing shortage, which is also addressed by foreign countries in the form of rental housing. According to Eurostat data for 2021, the ratio of rental housing in Slovakia to the total number of dwellings is the second lowest in the European Union at 7.1%, while this is mainly rental housing in properties owned by private landlords. The Act on State Support for Rental Housing sets maximum rent levels for individual regions of Slovakia, which directly affect the costs associated with construction. The paper shows that there is great potential of volumetric modular construction to solve increasing demand for rental housing. This article analyses the current state of adoption of modular construction abroad and in Slovakia by the good practice review and literature research resources review.

МЕТОДЫ ОЦЕНКИ ЭФФЕКТИВНОСТИ КОММУНИКАЦИОННЫХ КАМПАНИЙ НОВОСТРОЕК БИЗНЕС-КЛАССА

This article is devoted to the study of methods for evaluating the effectiveness of communication campaigns of new business-class buildings on the example of two construction companies: JSC “MR GROUP”, LLC “Donstroy”. In the context of an active real estate market and constant competitive pressure, effective communication strategies are becoming a key success factor for construction companies. The relevance of this study is the increase in competition in the real estate market and a significant increase in demand for high-level comfort and quality housing, understanding the effectiveness of communication campaigns is becoming key to the success of business-class construction companies. To achieve this goal, the following tasks were set: to study the main methods of evaluating the effectiveness of communication campaigns in the real estate business class of JSC “MR GROUP” and LLC “Donstroy”, to conduct a comparative analysis of their effectiveness, to identify the main advantages and disadvantages of each of the strategies. At the same time, each company chooses its own unique approach to advertising, taking into account the characteristics of its target audience and competitive environment.

A Comparison of the Effects of Different Slopes on Building Reaction in Wind Zones

Understanding and analysing wind-induced vibrations is a crucial part of the overall evaluation, design, and construction of high-rise building structures. Developers are exploring and using sloped or steep terrain for construction due to the ongoing trends of urbanisation, the ongoing demand for housing, and the constraints placed on available land resources. This change in the landscape underscores the necessity for considerable research endeavours by requiring a comprehensive grasp of the structural equilibrium of structures positioned on slopes. To investigate how wind speed affects the way building frames respond structurally when situated on sloping terrain is the principal objective of this research project. The study considers alternative frame geometries in combination with varying ground slopes. By highlighting the Taking into account wind loads—especially in different wind zones (like III and IV)—and different slopes— from 0° to 10°—the study seeks to clarify the complex dynamics at play in the relationship between wind forces and multi storey reinforced concrete building frames. As a consequence, it is essential to determine if a hillside can sustain building loads. In order to estimate the factor of safety against the slope’s sliding collapse, this study proposes a method that takes building loads transferred to the slope into account. Wind forces might also be included in the analysis. It is feasible to consider various slopes similar to the formulation provided in the research. Research on the stability of slopes with different building configurations has been conducted. This research has discussed the measures that must be implemented for stepped foundations on hill slopes.

Оцінка енергоефективності в життєвому циклі об’єктів житлового будівництва

Buildings consume significant amounts of energy and resources at all stages of their life cycle, causing a huge impact on the environment. Life cycle energy analysis is a holistic approach to assessing the design energy efficiency of buildings. Although new construction involves the energy-efficient, sustainable buildings, the energy demand in the construction sector will increase due to the ever-increasing demand for housing. Therefore, housing construction has significant potential for energy saving and potential for further research. The aim of the article is an energy analysis of the life cycle of buildings to formulate a strategic framework for reducing the energy footprint of the construction sector. The article examines energy-efficient solutions at the stage of selection of building systems for the construction of external wall structures. The evaluation criteria were the indicators of heat transfer resistance, embodied energy and carbon dioxide emissions from the production of building materials. It is shown that in terms of thermal and technical indicators, structures with facade thermal insulation meet the requirements of the current legislation. Comparison of embodied energy indicators showed that for a wall structure made of solid bricks, this figure is 2.0–2.7 times higher than for walls using energy-efficient building materials, which is due to the high density of ceramic bricks and significant energy consumption for their firing. For aerated concrete walls, the value of embodied energy is 769 and 1019 MJ, and the embodied carbon dioxide value is 54 and 69 kg/m2 when using expanded polystyrene and mineral wool, respectively. Life cycle energy assessment provides a strategic framework for reducing energy demand in the construction sector for practical implementation by developers. Prospects for further research in this direction are to determine the embodied energy of the proposed solutions, taking into account the durability of building materials.

Understanding the Fallout: The Impact of Failed Real Estate Developments on the Property Market in Lagos State, Nigeria

This study aims to investigate the effects of failed real estate developments on the property market in Lagos State, Nigeria. Given the rapid development and high demand for housing and other assets in Lagos, the potential for project failures can cause uncertainty and disruption. The research seeks to understand the various consequences of project development failures on the property market by examining stakeholder views. The study involves analyzing the fundamental factors and outcomes of project failures and their impact on the real estate market in Lagos State. The study sampled 384 Estate Surveyors and Valuers (ESV) and 225 staff from the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN). Regression analysis (OLS) was used to examine the impact of real estate development failure on the market. The study found that technical factors, also known as technical failures, had a significant negative influence on the real estate market in Lagos State. This conclusion was based on negative regression coefficients (-0.68 for ESV and -0.68 for REDAN) and significant t-statistics values (-8.18 for ESV and -4.90 for REDAN). Furthermore, factors such as inadequate project finance, lack of management support, failure to adhere to required regulatory guidelines, and socio-political factors also had negative regression coefficients. They were found to influence the real estate market in Lagos state. In conclusion, these factors could affect the quality of real estate development, leading to a decrease in the real estate market and patronage.

Mapping Construction Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions: A Crucial Step in Sustainably Meeting Increasing Housing Demands

Mapping Construction Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions: A Crucial Step in Sustainably Meeting Increasing Housing Demands

Impact of Housing Demand Shocks on Home Appraisal Precision: Insights From The Shift To Work From Home During The COVID-19 Pandemic 

Impact of Housing Demand Shocks on Home Appraisal Precision: Insights From The Shift To Work From Home During The COVID-19 Pandemic 

Cost Effective and Trending Housing Techniques

Abstract: Housing is the most required development to build a nation developed. In India most of the population in urban as well as in rural areas still required a better shelters or houses for accommodation with better living environment including with all amenities , social , cultural , healthy , safe , hygienic , spacious , pollution free , climatically comfortable , eco- friendly and affordable houses. The economic weaker section can’t afford the housing cost in present conditions. Government of India support needy people by funds, and also provides subsidized affordable houses by developing many policies and projects in this direction. This paper aims towards the study of effective housing demand , current patterns of development and finding the Innovative Contraction techniques , Materials (local and eco friendly) , Planning and designing methods , to make the solution . With the help of techniques of construction, Planning, and use of local and sustainable material , the Cost effective housing can be developed in less time and in budget .

정비사업에 의한 주택공급이 인근 아파트 가격에 미치는 영향

Seoul City continues to promote urban development projects to respond to the increasing housing demand due to continued population growth and urbanization. Furthermore, it is establishing related support policies. This study analyzes the impact of housing supply through redevelopment projects, especially on apartment resale prices in the vicinity and provides insights for relevant policy development. Accordingly, the Heukseok 3 redevelopment area was selected as the target site, and apartment complexes within 500 m, 1 km, and 1.5 km of the target site were established as the treatment group, control group 1, and control group 2, respectively, with a total of 10,300 cases in 14 apartment complexes. The analysis used the difference-in-differences method and multilevel modeling. The results obtained at various stages of the project implementation indicated that the prices of the surrounding apartments decreased during the association establishment and completion approval stages, whereas price increases were observed during the project design and property management and disposal planning phases. Moreover, the extent of price increases and decreases varied with distance from the Heukseok 3 zone oriented to the policy. Through this study, we confirmed the impact of housing supply through redevelopment projects in neighboring areas. These findings can serve as valuable evidence for future housing policy development.

Resilience and Performance of Prefabricated Modular Buildings Against Natural Disasters

Earliest global movement towards modular construction originated as a solution to the sudden housing demand which occurred during events such as British colonization, the California gold rush, the world wars and post war settlement. Present day, modular construction is explored by researchers aiming to maximize from the benefits of Industry 4.0 technology. Buildings of the 21st century frequently face natural disasters such as earthquakes, pandemics, floods, cyclones, and bushfires. This review is developed around recent episodes such as the Covid-19 pandemic which demands design resilience and the intraplate earthquake of Australia, which stresses on the necessity of improved structural performance of modular buildings. To understand the performance of modular buildings against natural disasters, this paper critically reviews recent developments in modular construction research and applications. Through the extensive analysis of literature, this paper identifies future research domains of modular construction that are required to confront natural disasters. The outcomes of this review facilitate timely and sustainable research directives towards resilient modular buildings.

Analisis Tata Kelola Tambang di Kabupaten Padang Pariaman Provinsi Sumatera Barat

The high demand for sand as a result of urbanization, population growth, increased demand for housing and infrastructure development causes excessive sand exploitation, which can have a negative impact on the environment due to weak mining governance. This study aims to analyze the impact and mining activities on social, economic and environmental conditions in Padang Pariaman Regency. In addition, it also analyzes the management of sand, stone and gravel mining in Padang Pariaman Regency. This research was conducted in Padang Pariaman Regency, West Sumatra Province. The data in this study used secondary data obtained from BPS and primary data related to mining governance in Padang Pariaman District obtained through in-depth interviews with nagari and community officials. The results showed that the output of the mining and quarrying sector had a good impact on social, economic variables, but had a negative impact on the environment in the mining area. This indicates that the concept of sustainable development has not been achieved in the study area. Therefore, the importance of mining governance and collaboration between actors both local communities, nagari officials, local governments and private parties involved in sand, stone and gravel mining business in Padang Pariaman Regency.

Housing affordability and housing demand assessment for urban poor in India using the hedonic model

Purpose This study aims to assess housing affordability and estimate demand using a hedonic regression model in the context of Lucknow city, India. This study assesses housing affordability by considering various housing and household-related variables. This study focuses on the impoverished urban population, as they experience the most severe housing scarcity. This study’s primary objective is to understand the demand dynamics within the market comprehensively. An understanding of housing demand can be achieved through an examination of its characteristics and components. Individuals consider the implicit values associated with various components when deciding to purchase or rent a home. The components and characteristics have been obtained from variables relating to housing and households. Design/methodology/approach A socioeconomic survey was conducted for 450 households from slums in Lucknow city. Two-stage regression models were developed for this research paper. A hedonic price index was prepared for the first model to understand the relationship between housing expenditure and various housing characteristics. The housing characteristics considered for the hedonic model are dwelling unit size, typology, condition, amenities and infrastructure. In the second stage, a regression model is created between household characteristics. The household characteristics considered for the demand estimation model are household size, age, education, social category, income, nonhousing expenditure, migration and overcrowding. Findings Based on the findings of regression model results, it is evident that the hedonic model is an effective tool for the estimation of housing affordability and housing demand for urban poor. Various housing and household-related variables affect housing expenditure positively or negatively. The two-stage hedonic regression model can define willingness to pay for a particular set of housing with various attributes of a particular household. The results show the significance of dwelling unit size, quality and amenities (R2 > 0.9, p < 0.05) for rent/imputed rent. The demand function shows that income has a direct effect, whereas other variables have mixed effects. Research limitations/implications This study is case-specific and uses a data set generated from a primary survey. Although household surveys for a large sample size are resource-intensive exercises, they provide an opportunity to exploit microdata for a better understanding of the complex housing situation in slums. Practical implications All the stakeholders can use the findings to create an effective housing policy. The variables that are statistically significant and have a positive relationship with housing costs should be deliberated upon to provide the basic standard of living for the urban poor. The formulation of policies should duly include the housing preferences of the economically disadvantaged population residing in slum areas. Originality/value This paper uses primary survey data (collected by the authors) to assess housing affordability for the urban poor of Lucknow city. It makes the results of the study credible and useful for further applications.

Світовий досвід державно-приватного партнерства для фінансування соціального житла

In the current socio-economic environment, the issue of providing vulnerable population with affordable and accessible housing has become acute, requiring the public authorities to invest heavily in this area. This problem is relevant not only for Ukraine, where many residential buildings were destroyed as a result of military aggression, but also in other European countries, as quarantine restrictions have caused significant damage to their economies. Another reason for the growing demand for social housing is urbanization, migration, and growing social inequality. The solution to this problem is complicated by the fact that the growing demand for social housing increases the necessary costs for territorial communities, which they cannot always fully cover with budget revenues. On the other hand, private investors need a return on their investments, so they cannot finance social housing projects on their own. As a result, the public-private partnership model has become one of the ways to finance social housing. The purpose of the article is to analyze various public-private partnership mechanisms to provide financing for the construction and allocation of social housing. Since 1980s, public private partnership (PPP) is gaining global popularity as a viable alternative to public funding for building and financing infrastructure projects. PPP is a means to effectively deliver projects in the public sector because it emerges against the backdrop of financial constraints and management capacity in the public sector to support largescale infrastructure projects. PPP not merely means a way to accomplish financial problems by bringing private capital, but it also aims to bring private sector efficiency and best practices in delivering infrastructure. Although, focus of the current debates is primarily on economic infrastructure, but investment on social infrastructure has received surprisingly little attention and it is predicted to continue growing. Governments have a central role in policies and regulations to provide a transparent and fair 'investment field', as well as providing payments to private parties. In investing, the private sector actually requires stability, predictability and a framework that supports their investment in social infrastructure. Meanwhile, the private sector has a role to provide expertise in building social infrastructure efficiently and has added value in innovation. It is recommended to implement a modified PPP model in Ukraine to include international public and private partners as financial donors to compensate for lack of the national budget resources at the moment.

Does space matter? The case of the housing expenditure cap

In our evaluation of the housing expenditure share cap, a macroprudential policy, we discover the importance of modeling space. In a spatial model, the equilibrium features income-based spatial sorting where a household competes with households of their own income type for residential space. As a result, the cap policy causes a larger drop in housing demand, and consequently a larger reduction in equilibrium housing prices, for constrained low-income families than for unconstrained high-income families. Depending on the assumption on households’ preference, this mechanism leads to a smaller increase or even a modest decrease in welfare inequality in a spatial model than in a spaceless model.

The Popularity of Single-Family Housing in Real Estate Development Activity in the Light of the Pandemic – the Case Study of Łódź

Theoretical background: The functioning of the entire housing market and the sale of developer dwellings depends on many factors. They are, e.g. economic and financial, institutional, environmental, cultural, and religious. Due to the complexity of the real estate market and the variety of factors that influence its functioning, the real estate market is characterized by high variability. Some external factors, especially those difficult to predict, may cause rapid changes in the size of this market. Epidemics can be such a factor. Recently, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the functioning of many housing markets. Since we spent whole days at home with whole families, it soon turned out that the previous places of residence needed to be bigger, functional, and properly located. Therefore, in many places worldwide, the demand for single-family houses has increased, contributing to the growing sale of such developer projects. The pandemic, however, has passed, but its effects, along with the consequences of the war in Ukraine, also affect the standard of living of the population and real estate development activity, although it seems to be in a different way. Purpose of the article: In connection with the above, two research objectives have been set in this article: to determine the impact of the pandemic on real estate development activity in the Polish housing market and to analyze, on the example of Łódź, whether the pandemic contributed to changes in developers’ offers and level of sale, especially in the context of single-family investments. Research methods: In order to achieve the set goals, the desk research method was used. First, based on statistical data of the Local Data Bank situation on the primary residential real estate market was analyzed (in Łodź). Then, the number of investments implemented in Łódź, broken down into multi-family and single-family housing, was examined (based on data collected by the author from real estate portals and websites of individual developers). Concerning single-family housing, investment commencement, and completion dates were identified and finally, based on the starting dates, single-family investments were divided according to the level of sale. Main findings: The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has “turned on its head” housing markets in many parts of the world. Overnight, entire households switched to remote work or learning, which was difficult to reconcile, especially in small dwellings. Difficulties in functioning partly prompted and partly forced to look for other, more suitable places to live. Because of that, developer projects concerning single-family houses sold very well during the pandemic. However, it seems that the increase in popularity (sale) of single-family investments offered by developers was temporary. The increase in interest rates resulted in a decrease in demand for large dwellings, which few people can afford anymore, and they are not an attractive investment for investors. So, developers have frozen capital, which, unfortunately, with the loans taken out, may, in the long run, lead to the risk of debt growth and bankruptcy of smaller enterprises.

Zur Rolle gewerblicher Entwicklungen bei der Ermittlung von Wohnflächenbedarfen. Ein interkommunaler Lösungsansatz, illustriert am Beispiel der Region Leipzig/Halle

Although the functional mix of housing and work promises to create compact settlement structures, the impact of job-creating commercial developments on housing demand is not sufficiently managed in current practice. As a result, there is often an imbalance between housing units and labour force, which is articulated in an increased demand for new land take. The authors take this as a starting point to develop a four-stage model, which is the subject of this article. This model seeks to systematically determine the effects of commercial developments with an impact on jobs on the demand for residential space and to provide a basis for the sustainable management of requirements within the framework of spatial planning. In a first step, the labour force moving in is determined by means of rates of regional mobility and the number of households moving to the area is derived. In a second step, existing commuter structures in the inter-communal context are used to estimate how households should ideally be localised; in the third step, households are then distributed mathematically on the basis of accessibility structures. In the fourth and final step, we articulate a proposal for the efficient realization of demand tailored to distinct housing segments. Finally, the model is applied to the Leipzig/Halle region.