Retrofitting process for heritage building

Abstract

The understanding on the conservation process for heritage buildings is still vague. A lot of the heritage buildings have been neglected due to the problems faced by many owners especially in term of correct preservation strategy and approach. These problems lead to premature abandonment and demolition. The aim of this study is to promote understanding of the implementation process from the introduction phase to the delivery of conservation project. To fulfil the aim, three objectives have been proposed which are to study the criteria in conservation of heritage building in Malaysia, to determine the benefit of upgrading and conservation of heritage building, and to study the technical method of conventional and conservation works of heritage building. This study is divided into three stages. First stage, to identify problem statement, objectives and significant of study. Second stage followed by extensive literature review and case study. After data collection has been performed, record analysis is carried out appropriately as part of a third stage which includes flowchart diagram and framework diagram. Framework diagram describes the general process involved in the upgrading and conservation of heritage building project being carried out in Malaysia. This information covers from pre project to post project to provide a clear picture of the process involving client, consultants, conservator and contractor based on the selected case study. For work flowchart diagram, it is related to physical and technical works performed on site project after approval of documents such as shop drawing and method of statements. The technical method shown is based on the general work done in upgrading and conservation projects depending on the design and materials of heritage buildings. Based on findings and record analysis in this research, hopefully it will help construction professionals practice and other stakeholders as reference for future retrofitting of heritage building project.