Characterization of the Portuguese R&M construction market - A special focus on heritage buildings

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2003

Authors

Hipólito Sousa (Author) FEUP; Rui Oliveira (Author) Other; J. Lopes (Author) Other

Conference proceedings International

Title: RICS

Pages: 57-66

Rics Foundation Construction and Building Research Conference

Wolverhampton, UK, 2003

Scientific classification

FOS: Engineering and technology

CORDIS: Technological sciences > Engineering

Other information

Abstract (EN): The rehabilitation of heritage buildings is an important aspect in the safeguard and upgrading of the local environment, and contributes to the diversification of supply in the property market. However, the contribution of the R& M segment to the total construction market in Portugal is almost insignificant when compared to the other countries of the European Union. This study is part of a wider research project that investigates the different technological aspects of intervention in heritage buildings and their contribution to the development of the local property market. The data and information used in this study stem from the Euroconstruct Report, and :from a case study consisting of 57 heritage projects submitted to a government department responsible for the approval and listing ofthese buildings. Preliminary results show that the technology used in heritage buildings is similar to that adopted in new buildings, which seems to be inconsistent with a conservation technique that safeguards the built heritage. This study also shows that policy measures to enhance the M& R market have been recently implemented. However, other initiatives are needed, including a clarification of the role of different actors, in arder to tackle the constraints and specifics of the R& M market.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 10