Quality management has been widely discussed in the literature, and recent special issues
on humanitarian supply chains and relief operations have emphasized the increasing …

Temporary housing units (THUs) have been used for displaced population (DP) in the
aftermath of natural disasters to serve as an alternative residence while the permanent …

Post-disaster recovery is a significant challenge, especially in developing countries. Various
technical, environmental, socioeconomic, political, and cultural factors substantially …

After large scale disasters, reconstruction is often initiated by stakeholders to minimize
disaster impacts and to mitigate a recurrence. For most reconstruction programmes, priority …

This paper critiques the traditional project management (PM) approach for post-disaster
reconstruction work in relation to long-term effectiveness at strengthening disaster resilience …

Purpose–The Vietnam construction industry has considerably developed since 1986 as a
result of “Doi Moi” or all-round renovation process. However, despite the pace of economic …

Increasing quality while reducing the time and costs of progressing disaster-affected
populations from emergency shelter to permanent housing is key for improving post-disaster …

Abstract The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami triggered significant destruction to housing and
related infrastructures across various coastal districts of south India. Research shows that …

Natural disaster happened frequently around the world and caused great loss of lives and
properties. Since incidents of natural disasters increase, it is crucial that NGOs and other …

Despite an international consensus for housing to be “built back better”(BBB) following
disasters, and the considerable resources expended on reconstruction efforts globally, the …