Dutch standard for condition assessment of buildings

Purpose – This paper aims to provide insight into the use of a standard for condition assessment. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is based on a literature review, an analysis of the development, content and practical use of the Dutch Standard for Condition Assessment of Buildings, and the findings of several research projects about...

A new perspective on performance-based maintenance procurement by Dutch housing associations

OTB Research Institute for Housing, Urban and Mobility Studies of Delft University of Technology carries out research on performance-based maintenance contracts with the focus on the clients, especially housing associations. A new perspective on the performance agreement and the attendant cooperation is given in this paper. This cooperation...