Private housing project failures in Malaysia have emerged as a significant concern with profound implications for industrial project management efficiency and economic stability. This study develops a comprehensive strategic framework aimed at enhancing industrial project management practices and strengthening policy resilience, drawing critical lessons from the systemic failures observed in Malaysia’s private housing sector. Using a mixed-methods approach that integrates quantitative insights from 195 industry stakeholders and qualitative findings from 13 expert interviews, the framework synthesizes principles from project management theory, stakeholder theory, and institutional governance. It addresses five interrelated dimensions: strategic planning, resource optimization, proactive risk governance, multi-stakeholder engagement, and regulatory modernization. The findings reveal that failures in private housing projects are underpinned by fragmented planning, financial vulnerabilities, weak regulatory enforcement, and inadequate stakeholder coordination, equally relevant to broader industrial and infrastructure contexts. By proposing integrative strategies such as the adoption of digital project monitoring systems, standardized compliance protocols, and collaborative stakeholder platforms, this study contributes to enhancing operational efficiencies and fostering a more resilient policy environment. Ultimately, the framework offers actionable pathways not only to mitigate project abandonment risks but also to advance sustainable industrial practices, safeguard economic interests, and support Malaysia’s transition towards a more robust and circular construction economy.

Mobilising urban village houses into local public housing provision: Towards a hybrid mode of public housing (re)production in China

Coping with stigma and choosing silence: Discrimination and concealment among public housing residents.

Public expenditure, housing value and wealth redistribution theory: Evidence from China’s urbanization

In-unit particulate matter (PM2.5) in a public housing complex and the importance of tobacco and cannabis as indoor pollutants

Older adult residents in disaster public housing had lower muscle function and mobility compared to non-residents: A cross-sectional study.

Toward Economically Viable Climate-Responsive Envelope Solutions for Social Housing in Egypt: A Comparative Study

Identifying leverage points in the social housing system: Housing associations on the path towards degrowth?

Balancing thermal comfort, construction feasibility, carbon emissions, and cost: multi-criteria evaluation of passive retrofits for high-rise social housing

This study aimed to develop and implement a housing welfare service education program to systematically enhance high school students’ housing-related independent living competence and support safe, sustainable independent living required in young adulthood. The program was developed using the ADDIE instructional design model, following the stages of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. To establish the program framework, the 2022 revised high school home economics curriculum and achievement standards related to housing independence were analyzed. In addition, 14 textbooks—11 general electives (Technology and Home Economics), one career elective (Life Science Exploration), and two convergence electives (Life Planning and Independence)—were reviewed alongside literature on youth housing conditions and housing welfare service policies. Based on these analyses, housing-related independent living competence was structured into three domains: Understanding Housing, Housing Welfare Services, and Rational Decision-Making. An eight-session housing welfare service education program was designed, and pre- and post-test instruments and a course satisfaction survey were developed. Content validity was verified by seven experts in home economics education, with all instruments demonstrating high validity (CVI ≥ .94). The experts evaluated the program as educationally applicable, noting its balanced coverage of key elements such as housing rights awareness, housing value exploration, public rental housing and financial support systems, information and consultation services, and housing contract procedures. The program was implemented with 59 third-year high school students in Sejong Special Self-Governing City. The pre- and post-test results indicated significant improvement in overall housingrelated independent living competence (<i>t</i> = −10.418, <i>p</i> < .001) and across all sub-domains. Course satisfaction was high (M = 4.71). These findings suggest that housing welfare service education is an effective and practical approach to preparing young people for independent living and provides a foundation for expanding housing welfare education within the home economics curriculum.

Labor productivity is an important indicator for controlling time, cost, and quality in construction projects. The installation of lightweight brick walls requires a high level of efficiency; however, in practice, there is often a discrepancy between the actual productivity in the field and applicable standards. This study aims to analyze labor productivity in lightweight brick wall installation work and compare it with the standards set out in Regulation of the Minister of Public Works and Public Housing (Permen PUPR) Number 01 of 2022. The study was conducted on the Sudamala Resort Ubud construction project using direct observation and a work sampling approach. Observations were made for 14 working days during normal working hours to obtain data on the number of workers, effective working time, and volume of work produced. The data were analyzed to determine the productivity value and coefficient of workers, which consisted of foremen, master craftsmen, craftsmen, and laborers. The results of the study show that the average productivity of workers in the field is 18.175 m²/day for foremen, 19.123 m²/day for master craftsmen, and 18.546 m²/day for craftsmen and workers, with productivity coefficients of 0.055, 0.041, and 0.239, respectively. Compared to the standard of Permen PUPR 01 of 2022, there are differences in productivity values and coefficients in each labor category. These differences are influenced by the field conditions, workforce composition, and work implementation methods.

Background. Despite widespread COVID-19 vaccine availability, vaccine hesitancy remains a barrier to achieving public health goals, especially in underserved communities. Trust in healthcare providers, scientists, and government institutions plays a critical role in shaping vaccine perceptions and uptake. Purpose. To inform targeted interventions, we tested a mediational path model examining predictors of perceived vaccine safety, effectiveness, and vaccination status among public housing residents. Methods. We surveyed 120 public housing residents in Central and Southeast Virginia. Participants completed questionnaires assessing trust in various people and institutions, a sense of community responsibility, beliefs about vaccination as a personal choice, and vaccination-related perceptions and status. A mediational path model was tested to examine direct and indirect associations. Results. Among 10 trust domains examined, only trust in the federal government and trust in local clinics and pharmacies significantly predicted vaccination-related perceptions and behavior. Trust in local clinics was directly associated with perceived vaccine safety (β = .42, 95% CI [.18, .66]) and effectiveness (β = .36, 95% CI [.11, .62]) and indirectly predicted vaccination status through perceived safety (β = .11, 95% CI [.01, .22]). Trust in the federal government directly predicted perceived effectiveness (β = .35, 95% CI [.04, .66]) but not safety. The final model explained 62% of the variance in vaccination status. Discussion. An indirect effect emerged where trust in local clinics predicted vaccination status via perceived safety, underscoring the critical role of local health centers in fostering vaccine confidence and uptake. Strengthening relationships between local providers and their communities may be a key strategy for addressing vaccine hesitancy. These findings highlight the importance of building trust to support vaccine uptake efforts.

ABSTRACT Natural building offers considerable potential to reduce embodied carbon while making housing and material choices a critical arena for climate action. This study investigates how aesthetic experience in natural building environments can foster public participation and support low-carbon housing practices. Focusing on the Family of Four natural building pavilion at the 2018 Taichung World Flora Exposition, the analysis examines how visitors perceived natural materials and how these perceptions influenced their willingness to engage in everyday building and living practices. Data were collected through 34 semi-structured interviews and analyzed using the M – C – D – L (Material, Construction, Design, Lifestyle) framework. Principal component analysis (PCA) and K-means clustering identified three participant types exhibiting distinct levels of practice willingness. The findings reveal that natural building aesthetics function not only as sensory and cultural values but also as a participatory form of climate communication. By linking beauty, behavior, and housing futures, aesthetic experience operates as a climate service that makes low-carbon living emotionally legible and socially desirable. The study contributes to socially and culturally grounded architectural research by framing natural building as both a material technology and a participatory practice, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals on cities, consumption, and climate action.

Housing as health infrastructure: A qualitative case study of aging, resilience, and mental health in rural Alabama.

Abstract This paper considers how constructions of a ‘housing crisis’ have impacted on judicial consideration of the rights of applicants for social housing and homelessness assistance. Drawing on Bacchi's framework for appreciating problematisations (What's the problem represented to be?) and understandings of housing crisis, we examine how crisis is translated into three elements of the passage of homelessness law: decision letters, witness statements and judgements. This can lead to narrowing of interpretations of the rights of homeless people. Even when that is not the outcome, crisis is accepted as a ‘fact’ and embedded as the context for decision‐making.

Despite a growing body of literature on evictions in subsidized housing, the variations in eviction practices across different types of property owners and managers remain underexplored. This study aims to address this gap by examining how eviction filing rates differ among properties owned and managed by for-profits, nonprofits, and housing authorities within various affordable housing programs, including the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA), and Public Housing. By integrating administrative data from multiple sources, we investigate differences in eviction filing rates in Oregon’s multifamily subsidized housing properties between 2019 and mid-2024. Our results indicate that for-profit-owned, contract-managed LIHTC properties have higher eviction filing rates compared to nonprofit-owned, contract-managed PBRA properties, nonprofit-owned, self-managed PBRA properties, and housing-authority-owned, self-managed Public Housing. We also find that housing-authority-owned LIHTC properties managed in-house exhibit lower eviction filing rates than those managed by third parties. Furthermore, the study reveals consistently low rates of tenant legal representation across all owner-manager-program types. These findings highlight the need for changes in program designs and increased resources to prevent evictions in subsidized housing.

Naturally occurring retirement communities (NORCs) are geographic areas that have come to house a high proportion (≥30%) of older residents. Implementing onsite social programming in NORCs, or other places where older adults are clustered, can support aging in place. As such it is important to be able to identify sites that could benefit. We describe a data and equity-driven process used to select NORC and social housing sites for a program aimed at empowering older adults and strengthening aging in place in Toronto, Canada. We (1) created a data-driven shortlist of buildings with population-level data, (2) prioritized equity by targeting buildings with high health needs and neighbourhood-level diversity, and (3) facilitated building and resident engagement to assess interest and suitability. This process offers a novel and replicable approach for selecting sites for enhanced, place-based programming that can inform site selection for other community-based programming for older adults across diverse contexts.

Recent national policies encourage health care delivery systems to document patients' social risks (SR), for example, food, housing, and transportation insecurity, and provide referrals to community services. Under-resourced community health centers (CHCs) face challenges integrating SR screening into care delivery. We sought out CHCs with consistently higher-than-average SR screening rates to understand what drives sustained integration. This qualitative study used semistructured interviews to collect data about strategies for implementing and sustaining SR screening, staff and patient experiences, and external influences. We recruited 5 CHCs in 3 states with SR screening rates in the top 20% of a large national CHC network. Clinic staff in a variety of roles were invited to participate. Thematic analysis was used for interpretation of interview transcripts. Interviews were conducted with 27 clinicians and other clinic staff. Responses highlighted both internal and external influences on SR screening. Internally, organization-wide investments in team-based care, longitudinal commitments to quality improvement activities, and capacity to coordinate social services were all cited as key drivers of staff commitment to screening. External influences included Accountable Care Organization incentives, Primary Care Medical Home certification requirements, and support from CHC consortia and external grants. Across interviews, SR screening was framed as a collective endeavor aligned with CHCs' collective mission to serve the whole patient. CHCs with a sustained culture of team-based care, quality improvement, and care coordination may be more likely to integrate SR screening. Alongside enhanced external supports, investments in these well-characterized and mutually reinforcing building blocks of primary care are likely to translate to sustained SR screening in primary care clinical settings.

HUD-assisted housing modifies the association between neighborhood socioeconomic vulnerability and air toxicant exposure.

The UK’s social housing stock is widely recognised to be in poor condition, yet there remains a significant lack of empirical data on the indoor environments experienced by residents—many of whom are vulnerable due to financial hardship or health conditions. This study presents a longitudinal assessment of indoor environmental conditions in 23 EPC D- or E-rated social housing dwellings in Warwickshire, monitored over two consecutive winters (2021/22 and 2022/23). Temperature, relative humidity (RH), and carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) concentrations were continuously recorded in bedrooms and living rooms, while a subset of 13 homes was additionally monitored for particulate matter (PM 2 . 5 , PM 10 ) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in living rooms. Findings reveal a marked deterioration in thermal conditions during the second winter. Average living room temperatures fell by 0.7°C (from 19.2°C to 18.5°C) and bedroom temperatures by 1.9°C (from 19.0°C to 17.1°C), likely due to reduced heating use in response to rising energy costs and poor insulation. Indoor air quality (IAQ) was similarly concerning: CO 2 concentrations exceeded the 900 ppm benchmark for over 95% of occupied hours in nearly all rooms across both seasons, with average levels rising from 1193 to 1519 ppm. Limited ventilation and increased time spent indoors, as residents sought to conserve warmth, contributed to these conditions. Elevated PM and VOC concentrations were associated with occupant characteristics (smoking and pet ownership) and household activities, providing further evidence of insufficient air exchange. These results highlight the urgent need for holistic retrofit strategies that address both energy efficiency and IAQ. Prioritising improvements to building fabric and ventilation before heating system upgrades will be essential to safeguard occupant health, comfort, and well-being. The study provides rare empirical evidence and offers insights to inform policy and retrofit design for the UK’s most vulnerable households.