Gauging Social Values
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Gauging Social Values
Author: Lihua Livia Huang
language: en
Publisher: Open Dissertation Press
Release Date: 2017-01-26
This dissertation, "Gauging Social Values: Proposing Assessment Indicators and Testing the Indicators Through a Case Study of the Peeland Graham Street Market in Hong Kong" by Lihua, Livia, Huang, 黄莉华, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. Abstract: Heritage values are multivalent. To make informed decisions in conservation, a comprehensive understanding of all types of values that a heritage place holds is essential. Among these heritage values, social values have come to the foreground of heritage conservation recently. It is recognized that there is a lack of methods to assess social values. Social values have not been successfully integrated into the study of a heritage place. Neglecting the social values poses risks to the comprehensive and successful conservation. To understand and gauge social values, several questions should be answered first: What are social values? What define them? How would they be measured? By exploring answers to these questions, this paper aims to develop some key assessment indicators for social values. Then, these proposed assessment indicators will be tested out on a case study: the Peel and Graham Street Market in the Central District in Hong Kong. The process and the findings will also be discussed and presented in the paper. To go through the process of measuring social values is another aim of this paper. In the concluding chapter of this paper, the importance of a comprehensive understanding of heritage values, including social values will be reiterated. Lessons learned from the assessment of social values will be presented and discussed. DOI: 10.5353/th_b4709234 Subjects: Marketplaces - China - Hong Kong Social values - China - Hong Kong
Achieving Total Value in the Built Environment
Provides clear and comprehensive guidance to embedding total value across construction projects for sustainable societal impact The construction industry is uniquely positioned to shape the social, economic, and environmental fabric of society. As scrutiny of large-scale projects intensifies, traditional measures of success such as cost, time, and quality are no longer sufficient. Increasingly, organisations are judged by the total value they deliver, which includes social, ethical, economic, sustainable, and reputational outcomes. Achieving Total Value in the Built Environment responds directly to this shift, offering a structured and accessible introduction to the evolving concept of total value and its significance in practice. Divided into four parts, the book moves from strategy through to delivery and future challenges—describing how to design and procure for value, contract and measure outcomes, and communicate achievements effectively. Case studies illustrate real-world application, showing how value can be embedded across all project stages, whilst forward-looking chapters examine the role of technology, modern construction methods, and industry expectations yet to come. By weaving together theory, policy, and practice, the authors provide built environment professionals, students, and academics with the tools to understand, apply, and advocate for value-led approaches in their work. Highlighting not just why value matters, but also how it can be practically realised on every project, Achieving Total Value in the Built Environment: Explains the concept of total value and how it extends beyond social value Examines legislative and policy contexts, including the Public Services (Social Value) Act Provides a structured framework for embedding value at every project stage Emphasises the role of technology and modern methods of construction in value creation Offers insights into leadership and organisational responsibilities in delivering value Bridging theory and practice for both academic and professional audiences, Achieving Total Value in the Built Environment is ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students in built environment disciplines, particularly those studying construction management, quantity surveying, and project management. It also serves as an essential reference for industry professionals, policy advisors, and leaders seeking to embed value-based approaches within construction projects.
Caring Capitalism
Author: Emily Barman
language: en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date: 2016-04-08
The book analyzes the changing meaning and measure of social value in an era of caring capitalism.