Sustainability and Resilience in Construction Materials
To sum-up the idea:
1- Imagine the user will read the framework manual , then will use the framework , finally the researcher will ask him to provide a feedback by asking questions.
2- The questions will include points such:
Framework: easy to use, accuracy of the data, input, result , applying it in Saudi , missing information , suggestions.
3- Imagine you are program developer and you want users’ feedback to improve your program.
Sustainability and Resilience in Construction Materials
Participant information sheet
You are invited to participate in this study. You are advised to take time to read though the information provided below carefully and decide whether to take part in the research or not.
Purpose of the study
This study aims at establishing framework for assessing both the reliance and sustainability of structural materials in the constructing residential buildings in Saudi Arabia. The framework is provided in an Excel Microsoft application which determines the usage of structural building materials in Saudi Arabia’s domestic buildings to minimize carbon emissions, reduce energy and water use.
Why you have been invited to participate
You have been selected to participate in this study due to the experience in the construction industry: design offices, construction companies, factories, municipalities and universities. And the professional representation in the following sections in the construction industry: architects, designers, builders, contractors, planers, academics, and structure, construction, industry, and environmental engineers.
The participation in the study project is entirely voluntary and the data provided will be kept anonymous and persona or identifiable information is required as part of the study. The study involves three sections which takes an approximate of 10 minutes to complete.
Consent for participation in research interview
I agree to participate in the research project conduct by from University of
1. I have received sufficient information about the study and I understand my role in the participating in the study.
2. My participation the research study is completely voluntary and there is no explicit or implicit coercion whatsoever for my participation.
3. In the process of the interview, I have a right to withdraw and ask for the collected information to be deleted in case I feel uncomfortable in any way during the interview.
4. I have been granted an explicit guarantee that my confidentiality will be respected and that the researcher will not use my name or functions in any report for the study.
5. I have carefully read and fully understood the points and statements of this form. All my questions were answered to my satisfaction, and I voluntarily agree to participate in this study.
Section 1: Resilience and Sustainability Assessment Framework
In this section, the interviewee is required to read through the Resilience and Sustainability Assessment Framework for structural materials in domestic buildings (RSAF) for application in Saudi Arabia. The interview will be allowed to ask questions concerning how the application of the framework is conducted and the outcome.
The interviewee is to provide responses to the following questions concerning this section by making a mark to their choice.
a) Is the Resilience and Sustainability Assessment Framework comprehendible- [YES], [NOT SURE], [NO].
b) Does the Resilience and Sustainability Assessment Framework applicable in Saudi Arabia- [YES], [NOT SURE], [NO].
Section 2: Excel Application Framework
In this section, the interviewee is provided with the user’s manual and use the Excel application framework which will help her or him to discover the expected outcome of the frame work.
The interviewee is to provide responses to the following questions concerning this section by making a mark to their choice.
a) Did you comprehend the information provided in the user’s manual- [YES], [NOT SURE], [NO].
b) Did you comprehend the information provided Excel application framework- [YES], [NOT SURE], [NO].
c) Did you understand how to use the Excel application framework- [YES], [NOT SURE], [NO].
d) Can you name some of the expected outcome of the framework- [YES], [NOT SURE], [NO].
Section 3: Feedback about the Framework Proposed
In this section, the interviewee is to provide answers to questions based on section 1 and section 2 framework proposed.
a) From your own understanding, do you consider the framework proposed easy to use- [YES], [NOT SURE], [NO].
b) From your analysis of the framework do you consider the data provided in the outcome accurate- [YES], [NOT SURE], [NO], [PART OF IT].
c) Can the framework be applicable in Saudi Arabia urban context- [YES], [NOT SURE], [NO], [PART OF IT].
d) Can the framework be applicable in Saudi Arabia local conditions- [YES], [NOT SURE], [NO], [PART OF IT].
e) Will you support the framework proposed- [YES], [NOT SURE], [NO].
