PSI - Issue 55

Seyed MHS Rezvani et al. / Procedia Structural Integrity 55 (2024) 72–79 Seyed MHS Rezvani, Maria Joao Falcao, Nuno Marques de Almeida / Structural Integrity Procedia 00 (2023) 000 – 000 7

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3.1.2 Companies/population and companies/Area The assessment of the number of companies possessing an IMPIC certificate per 1000 population across various Portuguese districts provides us with an in-depth understanding of regional economic robustness as this is an extension to the Figure 3. It showcases the spatial distribution of certified firms in the country, shedding light on both the industrial commitment to standardization and regional variations in compliance levels. This analysis can help us understand the potential capacity for urban resilience initiatives in different regions and inform strategies for better resource distribution and risk management at both regional and national levels. 3.2. Discussions Our comprehensive study encompassing Portugal's 308 municipalities showing part of the economic landscape and underscoring the potent applicability of the NETOBRA platform. By analyzing the spatial distribution and capacities of companies, we discerned economic hubs in Lisbon and Porto and identified a decline in firms beyond capacity class 3, suggesting potential areas needing support. Through this analysis, not only did we understand the regional economic resilience and compliance by evaluating the number of certified companies as well as the number of certified companies per 1000 population which are shown respectively in Figure 3, but we also gained insights for future economic planning, resource allocation, and risk strategies. While our research leveraged NETOBRA's GIS capabilities to analyze data from municipalities, it is important to note that the interactive maps generated — synthesizing various geographic data — are not included within this manuscript. These maps, which employ the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) within a Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) framework, are crucial in identifying areas at risk of disasters and pinpointing essential assets. Although these weighted maps based on subjective judgment are central to our findings, they are hosted exclusively on the NETOBRA web application due to their interactive nature and the volume of data they encompass. For comprehensive access and further information, stakeholders and decision-makers are encouraged to consult the NETOBRA web application, where the full suite of GIS tools and maps are available to aid in the formulation of strategies for urban resilience. 4. Conclusions and Future Works The construction industry and the property market face a myriad of challenges, from contractor selection and budgeting to sustainable practices and climate change implications. Issues like pricing discrepancies, labor shortfalls, and stakeholder miscommunication often lead to inefficiencies in the construction sector. In contrast, the property market grapples with steep property values, gentrification, and climate-related threats. NETOBRA emerges as a solution-oriented platform, bridging these gaps. Current tools like contractor profiles, price estimators, and sub contracting options tackle fundamental industry concerns. Meanwhile, upcoming features, including the Auto Generated BOQ, Data Visualization Tool, and GIS system, target pricing ambiguities, labor challenges, and disaster prone asset identification. As we look ahead, NETOBRA is set to further expand its capabilities. Future tools like the Risk Analysis Tool and the Infrastructure Assessment and Upgrade Planning Tool will delve deeper into climate change concerns, infrastructure longevity, and sustainable practices. The anticipated Affordability Analysis Feature aims to address the property market's cost and gentrification challenges head-on. Ultimately, NETOBRA exemplifies a forward-thinking approach, committing to not just addressing the present challenges of the construction and property sectors but also shaping a resilient and sustainable future for them. Acknowledgements This work is part of the research activity carried out at Civil Engineering Research and Innovation for Sustainability (CERIS) and has been funded by Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT) in the framework of project UIDB/04625/2020 and funded by FCT , grant number “ 2022. 12886.BD ”and carried out at the Instituto Superior Técnico (IST).