Master’s thesis of Applied Science: A study of the Lithgow New Government Office Development: using best practice to deliver sustainable developments

A Study Of The Lithgow New Government Office Development

Author: Mark Urizar

Field: Building and Construction Economics

Document Content: This research investigates the application of best practice initiatives in the building industry to achieve sustainable outcomes, using the Lithgow Government Office Building (GOB) Development as a critical case study. It examines how business practices, procurement processes, and government policies influenced the project’s outcome and its sustainability. The study compares the actual project performance against a theoretical framework for sustainability, aiming to understand the link between theory and practice, and to provide insights for future sustainable developments.

Detailed Table of Contents:

• Abstract
• Chapter 1: Introduction
  • 1.1 The Aims of the Research
  • 1.2 Research Objectives
  • 1.3 Description of the Single Critical Case Study Project
  • 1.4 The Project Procurement Process
    • 1.4.1 Pre-design Phase
    • 1.4.2 Design Phase
    • 1.4.3 Construction Phase
    • 1.4.4 Building Operations Phase
  • 1.5 Rationale and Relevance of the Single Case Project
    • 1.5.1 Social and Organisational Responsibility
    • 1.5.2 Business and Sustainability
  • 1.6 Research Design
  • 1.7 Research Methodology
    • 1.7.1 The Assessment of the Lithgow GOB Development
    • 1.7.2 Interviews
  • 1.8 Summary
• Chapter 2: Historical and Cultural Context
  • 2.1 The Single Case Study’s Host Organisation; Department of Commerce
  • 2.2 Commerce’s Mission and Values
  • 2.3 Commerce’s Business Drivers
  • 2.4 Commerce’s Business Practices
  • 2.5 Commerce’s Maturity and Project Management Roadmap
  • 2.6 The Lithgow GOB Development Description and History
  • 2.6.1 Research Background Information: The Appendices
  • 2.7 Policies Adopted
    • 2.7.1 Government Energy Management Policy
    • 2.7.2 Premier of NSW Memorandum No. 2004-4
  • 2.8 Summary
• Chapter 3: Theoretical Technical Context and Basis for Sustainability
  • 3.1 Established Research, Findings and Theories
    • 3.1.1 Information gaps
    • 3.1.2 Global Perspective
  • 3.2 Business and Practices
    • 3.2.1 Good and Best Practice
      • 3.2.1.1 Benchmarking
      • 3.2.1.2 Best Practice
    • 3.2.2 Eco-Efficiency
    • 3.2.3 Eco-Effective
    • 3.2.4 Best Practice and Social Responsibility
    • 3.2.5 Organisations’ Responsibility
    • 3.2.6 Best Practice and Sustainable Property Developments
  • 3.3 Sustainability
    • 3.3.1 Sustainability – The Theoretical Basis
    • 3.3.2 Business and Sustainability
  • 3.4 Summary
• Chapter 4: Analysis
  • 4.1 The Need for the Analysis
  • 4.2 The Single Case Study: The GOB Development
    • 4.2.1 The Pre Design Phase
    • 4.2.2 The Design Phase
      • 4.2.2.1 The Business Aspects
      • 4.2.2.2 The Social Aspects
      • 4.2.2.3 The Environmental Aspects
      • 4.2.2.4 The Life Cycle Aspects
      • 4.2.2.5 The Technological Aspects
      • 4.2.2.6 The Economic Aspects
    • 4.2.3 The Construction Phase
      • 4.2.3.1 Document and Construct Process
      • 4.2.3.2 C21 Collaborative Contracting
      • 4.2.3.3 Construction Safety
      • 4.2.3.4 Environment Management Systems
      • 4.2.3.5 Industrial Relations
    • 4.2.4 The Building Operations Phase
      • 4.2.4.1 Building Management Systems
      • 4.2.4.2 Post Occupancy Evaluation
      • 4.2.4.3 User Post Occupancy Evaluation
      • 4.2.4.4 Energy Post Occupancy Performance Assessment
  • 4.3 Interview Summary Analysis
    • 4.3.1 Interview Response Findings
  • 4.4 The GOB Assessment
    • 4.4.1 The Business Aspects
    • 4.4.2 The Social Aspects
    • 4.4.3 The Environmental Aspects
    • 4.4.4 The Life Cycle Aspects
    • 4.4.5 The Technological Aspects
    • 4.4.6 The Economic Aspects
  • 4.5 Findings and Recommendations
    • 4.5.1 The Procurement Phases Findings
      • 4.5.1.1 The Pre-Design Phase Findings
      • 4.5.1.2 The Design Phase Findings
      • 4.5.1.3 The Construction Phase Findings
      • 4.5.1.4 The Building Operations Phase Findings
    • 4.5.2 Recommendations
  • 4.6 Summary
• Chapter 5: Conclusions
  • 5.1 Research Objectives
  • 5.2 Research Aims
  • 5.3 The Research and Key Findings
  • 5.4 Implications of Research
  • 5.5 Towards Sustainability
  • 5.6 Recommendations for Further Research
• Bibliography and References
• Appendices
• List of Figures
• List of Tables