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Local-level People's Participation Intervention in Rethinking Architecture for Sustainable Societies
Full text linkSustainable societies rely on inclusive decision-making processes, where local-level people’s participation plays a critical role in shaping architecture and urban planning. This study explores how community engagement influences sustainable development at neighborhood and societal levels, particularly in India. Given the complexities of urbanization, cultural behavior, and governance, this research examines how participatory action can enhance sustainability efforts. Through a literature review and expert-level surveys, the study evaluates the impact of people’s behavior, decision-making, and participatory frameworks on architectural design and sustainable neighborhood planning. The findings indicate that participatory models, such as Participatory Action Research (PAR) and Sustainable Development Indicators (SDIs), can effectively integrate public engagement into sustainable assessment tools. Key sustainability aspects—including education, health, water conservation, waste management, and social cohesion—benefit from people’s participation. The research suggests that tools like GRIHA, LEED-ND, and IGBC for Green Residential Societies should incorporate participatory frameworks to enhance sustainability measurement and implementation. This study contributes to rethinking architecture and planning by linking local decision-making with sustainable urban development
Value Engineering Study on Drainage Channel Works on AW. Syahranie Road, Samarinda
Full text linkFlooding on roads still often occurs in several cities, especially densely populated cities. If the problem of flooding is not resolved, it can cause a bigger disaster that harms the local community, both property and lives. Jalan Aw. Syahranie Samarinda is one of the roads in Samarinda City that still often experiences flooding due to drainage channels that cannot accommodate or drain surface water. The purpose of this study is to analyze the application of Value Engineering in the Construction of the Jalan Aw. Syahranie Samarinda Drainage Channel. The solution method in this calculation uses Value Engineering Analysis. Value Engineering Analysis is carried out when the Budget Plan (RAB) is still being planned to get maximum results. This research method is carried out with five stages of Value Engineering, namely the information stage, the function analysis stage, the creative stage, the evaluation stage and the presentation stage. The weight of each criterion uses the Zero-One Method. Zero-One Analysis Matrix Method The use of the zero-one method is carried out for weighting and assigning values ??to the criteria. From the analysis results obtained that the best alternative that can replace the initial implementation method on selected work items in concrete work is Ready Mix Concrete and Conventional Concrete using a mixer. The cost savings obtained are Concrete Work with the first alternative choice, namely Conventional Concrete using a mixer, has the highest weight with a ranking of 1 and a savings value of 9.86% or Rp 397,393,488. The total overall savings for the work in VE with the overall cost of the project for the initial plan is Rp. 16,751,587,077 while the overall cost of the project after Value Engineering is Rp 16,354,193,589. With the cost saved being Rp 397,393,487.76 or 2.75% of the total project
Cost Control Analysis with Earned Value Method in the Construction Work of Improving the Drainage Channel on the Dr. Soetomo Road, Samarinda, East Kalimantan
Full text linkDr. Soetomo Street drainage channel in Samarinda often experiences flooding during the rainy season. With the existing puddles, it will disrupt the activities of the surrounding community. If the puddle problem is not resolved, it can cause a bigger disaster that harms the local community. If the puddle problem is not resolved, it can cause a bigger disaster that harms the local community, both property and lives. Dr. Soetomo Street is one of the roads in Samarinda City that still often experiences puddles due to drainage channels that cannot accommodate or drain surface water. This research was conducted with the intention of controlling costs using the earned value method. The research method with calculations and analysis using the Earned Value Analysis Concept. The project cost performance did not match the budgeted costs in the 14th week, the costs incurred were Rp. 6,728,308,349 with an actual weight of 59.25%. The calculation of the CPI value <1 from week 1 to week 12. This means that the project from week 1 to week 14 cost more than planned or the project was more wasteful. At the end of the review period, namely week 12, the estimated total final project cost was Rp. 6,728,308,349, taken from the EAC value. If the tendency of the project performance condition is the same as at the end of the review, namely week 12, the estimated value does not exceed the project plan cost of Rp. 4,750,000,000
Feasibility Study of Investment in Clean Water System of Tirta Tuah Benua Drinking Water Company, East Kutai, Sangatta City
Full text linkClean water is water that is used for daily needs and becomes drinking water after being boiled first. The distribution system is a system that is directly related to consumers, which has the main function of distributing water that has met the requirements to all service areas. In addition to the problem of the clean water supply system, the problem of the capacity of the clean water treatment system (IPA) is also an obstacle with the continued growth of the population in the future. The need for clean water that meets health standards continues to increase every year, which is also experienced by Sangatta City which is in line with the increase in population and public awareness of health. Based on the background of this problem, the title of this study is Feasibility Analysis of Investment in the Clean Water System of Perumda Air Minum Tirta Tuah Benua Kutai Timur Sangatta City. The solution method in this calculation for the Feasibility Investment Analysis uses the Net Present Value (NPV) method, the Break Event Point (BEP) method. From the results of the analysis, it was obtained that the NPV value was Rp 29,586,543,082 (NPV> 0). So the investment in developing the production capacity and clean water network of Perumda Air Minum Tirta Tuah Benua, Kaliorang District, is feasible to continue. A positive NPV value or greater than (> 0) indicates that the income is greater than the invested value. The return value is obtained in the 9th year, marked by the accumulation of minus profits becoming positive after the 9th year. This explains that the investment in replacing the clean water distribution network of Perumda Air Minum Tirta Tuah Benua, Kaliorang District is feasible to run, because there is a return on investment as evidenced by the BEP value for 9 years
Life Cycle Cost Concept in Maintenance of Office Building of Karhutla Workshop Uptd Kphp Berau Barat
No full textIn Indonesia, Building Maintenance Guidelines have been stipulated in the Regulation of the Minister of Public Works No. 24/PRT/M/2008 concerning Guidelines for Building Maintenance and Care. The construction of the office building of the KARHUTLA workshop of UPTD KPHP Berau Barat is certain to increase every year, of course it must be followed by good and planned management, not only construction costs but there are important costs that need to be considered as a reference for managers to run and operate the building, namely planning the future costs of the building itself including operational costs, maintenance costs and replacement. The Life Cycle Cost (LCC) method is one part of the building management and maintenance strategy. From the background of the problem, a study was conducted entitled Analysis of Maintenance Based on Life Cycle Cost in the Office Building of the KARHUTLA Workshop of UPTD KPHP Berau Barat. The solution method in this calculation is for Investment Feasibility Analysis using Initial Cost Analysis, Operational Cost Analysis, Maintenance and Care Cost Analysis, Demolition Cost Analysis. From the results of the analysis, it was obtained that there were three groups that compiled the Life Cycle Cost analysis plan for the UPTD Berau Barat workshop building, namely, initial construction costs, operational costs, maintenance costs and demolition costs. The initial construction cost of the UPTD Berau Barat workshop building cost Rp2,515,780,000.00 (48%), operational costs of Rp870,000,000.00 (17%), maintenance and care costs of Rp1,601,275,363.86 (30%), demolition costs of Rp251,178,000.00 (5%). The total Life Cycle Cost of the UPTD Berau Barat workshop building for 25 years is Rp5,234,233,363.86. In operational costs, the largest cost is the utility cost of Rp540,000,000.00 (62%) followed by employee salary costs of Rp330,000,000.00 (38%). In terms of maintenance costs, the largest costs are architectural costs of Rp. 1,433,035,692.66 (92%), followed by mechanical & electrical costs of Rp. 123,719,815.22 (8%)
The Effect of Service Quality to Improve Customer Retention Through Customer Satisfaction as a Mediation in Calibration Laboratory
No full textThis study aims to analyze the effect of service quality on customer satisfaction and retention at the UPTD Laboratory of BPSMB Samarinda. The approach used in this study is quantitative with the Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) analysis method and involving 162 respondents as samples. Testing is carried out through evaluation of the outer model and inner model to assess the validity, reliability, and relationships between variables in the research model. The results of the analysis show that service quality has a direct and significant effect on customer satisfaction (coefficient = 0.812; t = 32.328; p <0.001), and has a direct effect on customer retention (coefficient = 0.408; t = 3.770; p <0.001). In addition, customer satisfaction also has a significant effect on customer retention (coefficient = 0.416; t = 3.723; p < 0.001) and partially mediates the relationship between service quality and customer retention (coefficient = 0.338; t = 3.638; p < 0.001). This finding confirms that customer satisfaction plays an important role as a mediator in shaping customer loyalty. Thus, consistently improving service quality is a key strategy in building satisfaction and maintaining customer loyalty
The Influence of Digital Marketing and Neurolinguistic Programming on Increasing the Level of Welfare and Business Development in MSMEs in East Java
No full textThis study aims to examine the influence of digital marketing and Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) marketing on the improvement of welfare and business development of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in East Java, Indonesia. The research adopts a quantitative approach using a survey method. Data were collected from 200 MSME respondents across various sectors in East Java. Structural Equation Modelling using Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) was employed to analyse the relationships between variables. The findings indicate that digital marketing has a significant and positive effect on both the welfare and business development of MSMEs. Additionally, NLP-based marketing, which leverages persuasive communication and emotional engagement techniques, positively influences consumer relationships, loyalty, and business growth. The integration of digital marketing and NLP marketing strategies produces a synergistic impact that surpasses the individual effects of each approach. The study is limited to MSMEs in East Java and may not fully reflect conditions in other regions. Future research could expand the geographical scope or explore sector-specific dynamics for deeper insights. The results provide practical insights for MSME actors and policymakers on the importance of combining technological tools with psychological marketing approaches to enhance competitiveness and sustainability. This study contributes to the existing body of knowledge by combining digital marketing with NLP-based strategies, highlighting their joint impact on MSME welfare and growth—an area rarely explored in the Indonesian context
Analysis Of Project Time Control for the Batulicin Port Road Using the Earned Value Concept Method
Full text linkPelaksanan Proyek Jalan Pelabuhan Batulicin merupakan proyek yang penting karena jalan akses The implementation of the Batulicin Port Road Project is an important project because the current access road to Batulicin Port is inadequate. The project execution faced obstacles, including delays in the availability of skilled workers and construction laborers/workers at the project site, delays in the arrival of materials due to required pre-order (indent) and a relatively long manufacturing process at the factory. In the first week up to the third week, the achieved progress was above the planned schedule, and in the fourth week, the achieved progress was below the expected plan. In the fifth week, the achieved progress was above the expected schedule, but in the sixth week up to the tenth week, the achievement progress was again below the planned progress. The fluctuations in progress must be monitored comprehensively in terms of time to estimate the time required for project completion. To resolve these problems, a method used for project control is the Earned Value Analysis (EVA) method. Earned Value Analysis is a tool used in project management that integrates cost and time. The earned value concept presents three dimensions: the physical completion of the project (the percent complete), which reflects the budgeted cost absorption, the actual costs incurred or what is called the actual cost, and what is obtained from the costs incurred or what is called the earned value. The research results show that for time performance (Schedule Performance Index), the value is less than 1, indicating that the project's performance is slower than the planned schedule. The Estimate All Schedule (EAS) value shows a value of 277 days, which is 37 days longer than the planned schedule
A Study on the Influence of Various Factors in the Implementation of the E-Procurement System in Ngada Regency, East Nusa Tenggara
Full text linkThe procurement of goods and services was previously conducted manually or conventionally. Presidential Regulation No. 54 of 2010, which replaced Presidential Decree No. 80 of 2003, formally contained the objective of e-procurement in the procurement of government goods/services for the first time. Neither the committee nor the providers of goods/services readily accepted the newly implemented system. The success of the e-procurement program is highly determined by the human factor. User readiness to accept the technology is the key to successful implementation, because their response will determine whether this technology succeeds or fails. This study uses mixed methods and aims to obtain empirical evidence about the influence of human resource competence, infrastructure, and supervision factors in the implementation of the e-Procurement system, as well as to provide strategic recommendations for improving the implementation of the e-Procurement system in Ngada Regency. The research sample consisted of 39 employees of the Goods and Services Procurement Section of Ngada Regency, selected using the saturated sampling technique within the nonprobability sampling method. Data was collected through questionnaire surveys and interviews, then analyzed using Smart Partial Least Square 3.2. The results of this study revealed that human resource competence, infrastructure, and supervision have a significant influence on the implementation of the e-Procurement system in Ngada Regency. Improvement in these three factors can enhance the success of the e-Procurement system implementation. Some recommended strategies to improve the implementation of the e-Procurement system are to conduct education and training, provide internet networks and backup servers through the Department of Information and Communication, carry out socialization to involve the public in monitoring, increase evaluation transparency by adding an evaluation column on the Electronic Procurement Institution (LPSE) website, conduct routine audits, and issue regulations regarding the implementation of e-audit in the process of procuring goods/services
Implementation of Eco-print Batik Steamer Machine to Optimize the Color Transfer Process in SME Fabric
Full text linkDaun Efek is a Small Medium Enterprises in Sidoarjo which is engaged in the production of eco-print batik cloth. In making eco-print batik, UKM Daun Efek still uses conventional methods, thus causing the limited amount of production produced. Other constraints faced are the lack of attractive product packaging and lack of widespread marketing, so that turnover is difficult to increase due to lack of consumer reach. This activity uses an implementation method through a participatory approach, including such as FGDs, training and mentoring as well as discussion activities to exchange experiences between the proposing team and partners. From the implementation method that implemented, a grant machine was produced in the form of an eco-print batik steamer machine, which is able to increase the amount of production from 6 sheets of batik cloth per day to 18 pieces of batik cloth per day. In addition to production management, there was also improved the quality of product packaging from simple and unattractive to a packaging that has good, creative, and imprinted elements in the eyes of consumers through green box-shaped packaging with the partner logo. The reach of consumers has become wider with the marketing through social media