CHALLENGES TO RETROFITTING AND ADAPTATION OF EXISTING BUILDING WITHIN THE MAJOR CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT IN GHANA
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Retrofitting, adaptation, challenges, Central Business Districts (CBDs), existing buildings
Abstract
Adaptation and retrofitting of existing buildings in recent times has gained increasing recognition as an acceptable alternative to new buildings. The aim of this study was to identify the challenges to retrofitting and adaptation of existing buildings within the major central business district in Ghana. Questionnaires were distributed to clients, contractors and construction consultants within Accra, Kumasi and Sekondi-Takoradi Central Business Districts. Out of the 300 questionnaires
administered, 55% of responsive rate was achieved. Data generated from the survey was analysed using mean score ranking to determine the level of severity regarding its significance. The high cost of adaptation and retrofitting process, poor
maintenance culture of building owners, health and safety requirements during retrofitting, building tenants’ resistance to disruptive processes, inadequate government legislation among others were identified as some challenges to
retrofitting and adaptation of existing buildings. It was therefore suggested that policy makers and practitioners should put in place measures for curbing such occurrences.
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