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    Framework for developing coworking spaces through sustainable refurbishment in South Africa
    (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12) Zietsman, Johan Hendrik; Schutte, C. S. L.; Stimie, Johann; Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Engineering. Dept. of Industrial Engineering.
    ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The study was conducted as the changing nature of work, global trends and South African market conditions indicated the need for coworking spaces. The aim of the study is to assist the development manager of coworking spaces projects in the development process. A grounded theory methodology was used to develop a conceptual framework. As guideline, the Professional Consultants Services Agreement Committee (PROCSA) matrix was used to build the conceptual framework. The PROCSA matrix states the general roles and responsibilities of all parties involved in a construction project for the lifecycle of the project, including the development manager. Requirements were added to the general roles and responsibilities of the development manager, these requirements can be divided into four main categories. Coworking requirements comprised of a coworking member typology matrix, general coworking characteristics and specific location selection requirements. Refurbishment requirements included the need for deep energy refurbishment, vacant sites, flexible refurbishment design and thorough assessment of refurbishment characteristics. Sustainable requirements included a minimum four star green rating according to the green building council of South Africa and several additional requirements to use the office rating tool. Construction management requirements included the use of an eight step method aimed at reducing waste in refurbishment projects through implementing lean construction principles. The study was validated by conducting a theoretical case study on a coworking space completed in the second half of 2018. After the theoretical case study, subject matter experts in the industry were interviewed with the results from the case study and the conceptual framework to gather further input on the conceptual framework.