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0000297580 00000 n 0000241290 00000 n Sustainable Management, Construction Management and Leadership, Facilities Management and HVAC. 0000259842 00000 n 0000243947 00000 n 0000249924 00000 n For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website. 0000305703 00000 n 0000262349 00000 n 0000314906 00000 n 0000255819 00000 n 0000292520 00000 n 0000288591 00000 n 0000021473 00000 n A study of construction material waste management practices by construction firms in Nigeria. 0000337150 00000 n A plethora of regulatory environmental planning policies constrain on-site construction operations, to theoretically minimise negative environmental impact and create sustainable practice. 0000292309 00000 n 0000234371 00000 n Innovation plays a critical role in the sustainable development of the construction industry. 0000282877 00000 n 0000285352 00000 n 0000286374 00000 n %PDF-1.6 %���� 0000331167 00000 n This study investigated the possibility of estimation error of contractors’ operating profit by analyzing the relationship between UAR and other relevant financial performance measures. 0000260939 00000 n 0000275063 00000 n 0000328300 00000 n 0000328575 00000 n 0000289117 00000 n 0000337618 00000 n We conclude that the people who live in small urban houses are inclined to place a premium on rents in different ways. 0000329475 00000 n 0000335956 00000 n Buildings are constructed using natural resources. 0000312091 00000 n Data collected by the questionnaire were analyzed using the method of hierarchical linear modeling (HLM). 0000020718 00000 n 0000326223 00000 n 0000260653 00000 n 0000270280 00000 n 0000022745 00000 n 0000250386 00000 n David Brotherton . 0000272177 00000 n Please note that many of the page functionalities won't work as expected without javascript enabled. Thus, proper capital structure not only provides ample funds but also promotes the long-term healthy operation of projects and creates positive effects on the industry, region and society. 0000280937 00000 n 0000266820 00000 n 0000308087 00000 n 0000337345 00000 n 0000284387 00000 n This article introduces a quantitative method for predicting environmental aspects and impacts during the construction of residential buildings, through the integration between environmental indicators and construction cost bases. 0000235336 00000 n 0000310733 00000 n Therefore, in the UK, a number of initiatives have been established in the construction industry in response to social sustainability issues, such as the Construction Skills Certification Scheme. After calculating the values of the subfactors, a ranking method was applied to assign the ranking of impact of all factors for a comprehensive analysis. 0000333258 00000 n Our results indicate that vegetation gaps and weedy species, together with a diverse vegetation have a considerable impact on green roof perception. 0000320926 00000 n 0000286194 00000 n 0000022215 00000 n 0000311033 00000 n 0000270093 00000 n 0000239786 00000 n Nevertheless, few studies examined BM innovation in the building sector and factors influencing BM innovation for SB are unclear. Using a post hoc analysis, country-specific credit allocation patterns are also identified to help developers to understand existing country-specific green building practices. 0000284777 00000 n In most current studies, street vitality is assessed considering single or multi factors; however, the impact of time dimension is ignored. 0000303254 00000 n 0000237757 00000 n 0000306433 00000 n The Greater Toronto Hamilton Area (GTHA) is used as a case study to measure how quickly existing areas could be densified to meet minimum transit supportive density thresholds. project oriented organizations concerning sustainability issue. 0000286554 00000 n 0000315026 00000 n 0000325433 00000 n 0000339507 00000 n 0000296071 00000 n 0000252701 00000 n Sustainability for Management in Construction One Day Course Notes: NCC014: Amazon.es: National Construction College: Libros en idiomas extranjeros Selecciona Tus Preferencias de Cookies Utilizamos cookies y herramientas similares para mejorar tu experiencia de compra, prestar nuestros servicios, entender cómo los utilizas para poder mejorarlos, y para mostrarte anuncios. 0000252347 00000 n 0000309534 00000 n 0000325555 00000 n 0000325373 00000 n 0000325915 00000 n The construction management pedagogical approach steers postgraduate programs towards a holistic understanding of sustainability and inculcating built environment professionals who are the stewards of our sustainable future. 0000260378 00000 n 0000232000 00000 n 0000296375 00000 n 0000247052 00000 n 0000239449 00000 n On the basis of extended theory of planned behavior (TPB), seven constructs are identified, and nine hypotheses are proposed. 0000323940 00000 n Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. %%EOF 0000310062 00000 n 0000281666 00000 n 0000291637 00000 n 0000259470 00000 n This analysis was conducted in three phases, as shown in Fig. 0000335473 00000 n 0000022667 00000 n 0000240440 00000 n 0000271287 00000 n However, many real estate developers in China are less willing to develop GRBs, because of the factors affecting green residential building development (GRBD). 0000253360 00000 n Sustainability in the Construction Industry Ryan Prime, Sustainability Director for Skanska USA, discusses Sustainable Development; development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Environmental sustainability in facilities management 3rd of June 2015 Article by Fergus Bird. Help us to further improve by taking part in this short 5 minute survey, Sustainable Construction, Development and Management in the Built Environment, Special Issues and Collections in MDPI journals, The Cause and Evolution of Urban Street Vitality under the Time Dimension: Nine Cases of Streets in Nanjing City, China, The Relationship between Unbilled Accounts Receivable and Financial Performance of Construction Contractors, Key Issues for Implementation of Environmental Planning Policy: Construction Management Practice, Critical Factors on the Capital Structure of Public–Private Partnership Projects: A Sustainability Perspective, Dynamically Controlled Length of Training Data for Sustainable Portfolio Selection, A Quantitative Method for Prediction of Environmental Aspects in Construction Sites of Residential Buildings, A Preliminary Investigation of the Transition from Green Building to Green Community: Insights from LEED ND, How Does Transformational Leadership Promote Innovation in Construction? 0000269326 00000 n 0000305272 00000 n 0000335002 00000 n 0000301590 00000 n 0000296853 00000 n 0000273885 00000 n This shortcoming is being addressed through a three‐dimensional operational context space (OCS) that achieves the sought integration aspect. 0000242027 00000 n There are four tracks within the SDC MS degree program: Management, Structures, Energy and Sustainable Urban Systems. 0000297884 00000 n 0000286494 00000 n 0000328842 00000 n 0000280162 00000 n 0000253303 00000 n 0000318150 00000 n 0000270152 00000 n 0000302613 00000 n 0000258115 00000 n The Velocity of Density: Can We Build More Sustainable Cities Fast Enough? 0000258957 00000 n 0000271690 00000 n MDPI stays neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Apply ethical and sustainability perspectives to construction management knowledge. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is one of the most widely recognized green building rating systems. 0000287602 00000 n Therefore, in the UK, a number of initiatives have been established in the construction industry in … Macfarlane (2000) also called for innovative development and fast tracking of training programs to maximize social inclusion of local labourers in the construction industry. 0000236959 00000 n 0000323999 00000 n English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions. 0000293981 00000 n 0000288818 00000 n 0000236753 00000 n 0000271344 00000 n 0000325855 00000 n Related Programs. 0000240489 00000 n 0000286072 00000 n 0000318091 00000 n 0000311347 00000 n 0000306816 00000 n 0000269857 00000 n Management of Sustainability in Construction Works Persson, Urban 2009 Link to publication Citation for published version (APA): Persson, U. 0000288532 00000 n The interviewees, based on their previous construction management experience and awareness of sustainability practices, concluded in reducing the final list into 82 indicators. Subscribe to receive issue release notifications and newsletters from MDPI journals, You can make submissions to other journals. The results showed that Pipa Street, Wufu Street in a main urban area, and Hongmiao Street had the highest street vitality and the highest rankings of almost all the factors. 0000252290 00000 n 0000340015 00000 n 0000293922 00000 n You seem to have javascript disabled. This article reports the results of an exploratory study involving interviews with 25 senior project managers from the construction industry who are involved in sustainability in some way. This study enriches the theoretical research about the capital structure of PPP projects and offers a new idea about the integration of sustainability and PPP projects. 0000319051 00000 n Your privacy is important to us. 0000024666 00000 n 0000022438 00000 n In order to promote the sustainable development of GRBs in China, this paper, based on the perspective of real estate developers, identifies the influential and critical factors affecting GRBD, using the method of social network analysis (SNA). 0000331707 00000 n A Case Study on Extensive Green Roofs Using Discrete Choice Experiments, Incorporating Road User Costs into Integrated Life-Cycle Cost Analyses for Infrastructure Sustainability: A Case Study on Sr-91 Corridor Improvement Project (Ca), Regional Variations of Credits Obtained by LEED 2009 Certified Green Buildings—A Country Level Analysis, Critical Factors Influencing Business Model Innovation for Sustainable Buildings, Investigating How the Rents of Small Urban Houses are Determined: Using Spatial Hedonic Modeling for Urban Residential Housing in Seoul, A Global Review of Sustainable Construction Project Financing: Policies, Practices, and Research Efforts. 0000273163 00000 n 0000264910 00000 n 0000298488 00000 n 675 0 obj <> endobj The study offers a useful reference and benchmark for international developers and contractors to understand the regional variations of LEED 2009 and for regulatory authorities, such as the U.S. Green Building Council, to improve the rating system, especially on designing regional priority credits. 0000263901 00000 n 0000308146 00000 n Therefore, UAR can be a significant clue to understanding estimation errors of a contractor’s financial performance data. 0000322516 00000 n 0000269680 00000 n Construction Management. 0000253187 00000 n On-Site Waste Management for Sustainable Construction . 0000270944 00000 n 0000308371 00000 n The. 0000278369 00000 n Green residential buildings (GRBs) are one of the effective practices of energy saving and emission reduction in the construction industry. 0000245565 00000 n 0000024415 00000 n 0000274660 00000 n 0000237081 00000 n This study identified seven critical factors influencing the capital structure of PPP projects. 0000268086 00000 n All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. 0000264021 00000 n 0000308650 00000 n 0000343175 00000 n 0000312707 00000 n 0000337677 00000 n 0000334943 00000 n Sustainability in construction has become a key factor for the successful completion of construction projects. 0000298004 00000 n 0000280340 00000 n 0000321048 00000 n Its core significance is often clouded by differing interpretations compounded by a tendency to treat the subject matter superficially, be it through “eco”, “green”, or “smart” rhetoric. 0000336206 00000 n 0000298064 00000 n 0000269619 00000 n 0000304490 00000 n 0000276316 00000 n 0000305152 00000 n A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. 0000235298 00000 n 0000325675 00000 n 0000269086 00000 n In addition, it is also found that there is unbalanced achievement of regional priority credits. 0000262626 00000 n 0000243374 00000 n A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). Accomplishing sustainability-related targets in construction projects is progressively becoming popular. 0000292250 00000 n 0000237217 00000 n 0000298184 00000 n 0000334351 00000 n 0000235987 00000 n 0000310973 00000 n 0000252465 00000 n Following 25 years of efforts in the field, the author discusses the situation of the construction sector by reflecting on the 3Ps of the era of sustainability: the promises of sustainability; the pitfalls in the interpretation of sustainability for construction; the prospects for sustainable buildings and the built environment in the future. With more than 20% of the projects certified in non-United States (US) countries, LEED’s global impact has been increasing and it is critically important for. This paper aimed at analysing one such construction management program at Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors School of Built Environment, to study … Moreover, the non-economic indicators should be concerned as well as the economic indicators. 0000320986 00000 n defined the desire to perform activities without any depletion of resources or bringing any harmful effect on the environment Management of Sustainability in Construction Works Persson, Urban 2009 Link to publication Citation for published version (APA): Persson, U. 0000267362 00000 n 0000301220 00000 n 0000300975 00000 n Division of Construction Management, Lund Institute of Technology. 0000263663 00000 n 0000331347 00000 n 0000259527 00000 n 0000306207 00000 n 0000331647 00000 n 0000244156 00000 n 0000269975 00000 n 0000323415 00000 n 0000284169 00000 n 0000246678 00000 n 0000299959 00000 n 0000328634 00000 n 0000019504 00000 n 0000282936 00000 n Despite their increasingly widespread application and the growing scientific interest in extensive green roofs, their aesthetics have received limited scientific attention. 0000000016 00000 n 0000315446 00000 n 0000321108 00000 n 0000300653 00000 n For example, remodelling a building might result in throwing away materials used in the initial construction to accommodate the desired changes. 0000288319 00000 n 0000295015 00000 n 0000246630 00000 n 0000258172 00000 n 0000343355 00000 n The research findings improve understanding of the roles of leadership and innovation climate in affecting individual behavioral outcomes, and could help project managers and leaders encourage innovative ideas within project organizations. 0000236616 00000 n 0000267821 00000 n 0000316758 00000 n The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Neighborhood Development (LEED ND) rating system has been considered one of the major tools to assess the performance of green communities. Monitoring the size of the learning data can be useful in data mining tasks used in the analysis of sustainability in other research disciplines. 0000250105 00000 n 0000336663 00000 n 0000322901 00000 n 0000292784 00000 n 0000315326 00000 n 0000308430 00000 n 0000343477 00000 n 0000331227 00000 n 0000264733 00000 n This paper presents a LCCA analysis process which integrates the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) program, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is one of the most widely recognized green building rating systems. 0000298246 00000 n 0000327890 00000 n 0000241502 00000 n Sustainable construction: Exploring the capabilities of Nigerian construction firms. Overall, this study explores the applicability of a stated preference technique to assess an often overlooked aspect of extensive green roofs. Utilization and analysis of linear, mathematical and 0000298428 00000 n 0000274315 00000 n 0000264674 00000 n 0000253059 00000 n 0000291699 00000 n 0000313254 00000 n 0000262049 00000 n 0000341463 00000 n 0000290548 00000 n 0000267589 00000 n Environmental sustainability in construction and development of built assets, and the important roles of innovations, professionalism, ethics, culture and procurement practices and regulations. 0000239736 00000 n 0000337404 00000 n 0000250679 00000 n 0000321168 00000 n 0000274374 00000 n The construction industry plays a critical role in underpinning the U.S. economy and constructing the built environment, which is essential to the quality of American life. 0000266175 00000 n The third section describes the main pitfalls that such interpretation has determined, including the role played by evaluation and assessment systems for sustainable buildings. 0000317237 00000 n 0000268829 00000 n This apprenticeship training is designed for construction management apprentices, working in building, surveying and Civil Engineering technician roles. 0000295745 00000 n 0000246127 00000 n The development of green building (GB) is considered one of the most popular strategies toward a sustainable construction industry. In the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines sustainable construction as "the practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building's life-cycle from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation and deconstruction." B. , and Aboagye-Nimo, E. (Eds) Proceedings of the 30th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1–3 September 2014, Portsmouth, UK, Association of Researchers in Construction Management… 0000279850 00000 n One cannot use too long or too short training data to select the right portfolio of investments. 0000268029 00000 n 0000325313 00000 n 0000240753 00000 n 0000304550 00000 n 0000317612 00000 n MC Construction is committed to the three pillars of sustainability: environmental, economic and social sustainability. 0000303845 00000 n This study selects nine different year-built streets in old, main, and new urban areas, in Nanjing, China, proposes a framework to assess street vitality considering the different time dimensions and selects the following factors: street form, including building density, continuity, and height-width; street business type, including store density, function density, and permeation rate; and street accessibility, including location, the number of entrances/exits, transportation, and walkability. 0000318709 00000 n 0000275704 00000 n Despite the increasing investment in sustainable development over the past decade, a systematic review of sustainable construction project financing is lacking. The methodology was based on the analysis of the relationships among activities, aspects and environmental impacts considered in EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) for the development of the method and its mathematical representation. 0000243502 00000 n 0000295477 00000 n 0000269560 00000 n 0000313030 00000 n 0000296510 00000 n 0000329209 00000 n 0000297704 00000 n 0000285038 00000 n 0000273549 00000 n 0000249247 00000 n 0000310429 00000 n Despite significant policy drives, the wide adoption of sustainable building (SB) is hindered by factors such as high upfront cost and long payback period. 0000249190 00000 n 0000261220 00000 n in Construction Management, Vol. However, few studies have been conducted on how the traditional focus on green building. In addition to key issues with policy implementation identified in the literature, the findings identified four context-specific conditions that impact upon successful implementation: policy operationalisation, organisational position, professional belief, and specialist knowledge and understanding. 0000265511 00000 n 0000297764 00000 n 0000315757 00000 n 0000312032 00000 n This study selects nine different year-built streets in old. 0000329416 00000 n 0000332007 00000 n 0000260882 00000 n 0000249601 00000 n 0000285097 00000 n 0000312971 00000 n Density is often slowed or halted by local residents, which could prove problematic if sustainability objectives require speedy implementation, for instance to address climate change. 0000263604 00000 n 0000245208 00000 n 0000280996 00000 n In addition, although risk did not show great importance, it had close relationship with other factors, which means risk should be concerned comprehensively. Division of Construction Management, Lund Institute of Technology. 0000340746 00000 n 0000337091 00000 n 0000307414 00000 n The findings show that increases in minimum densities could be attained roughly within the target time horizon of existing growth plans, but that these increases hinge on assumptions of continuing high growth rates. 0000338417 00000 n 0000280221 00000 n 0000245934 00000 n 0000311406 00000 n 0000257162 00000 n Over the past two decades, the sustainable movement has penetrated most areas of our society, including the building and construction industry. 0000315508 00000 n All of the locational features, and most of the variables with respect to the neighborhood environment, had a significant impact on rents. 0000264851 00000 n 0000336136 00000 n The Proceedings of the Third Scottish Conference for Postgraduate Researchers of the Built and Natural Environment (PRoBE07). Ametepey and Aigbavboa (2014) observed that scientists and scholars are now increasingly aware of the fact that the earth ¶s resources are being overly consumed and this most like will erode the earth ¶s support system. 0000263486 00000 n We therefore assessed the preferences of a self-selected convenience sample of 155 Flemish respondents for visual aspects using a discrete choice experiment. While studies have examined the price premium of locational and neighborhood environmental features for houses in general, little is known about how and to what extent these features influence the rents of small urban houses. 0000322842 00000 n Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. 0000329716 00000 n 0000256147 00000 n 0000265568 00000 n 0000304972 00000 n 0000282586 00000 n 0000298668 00000 n 0000300916 00000 n 0000282066 00000 n Find support for a specific problem on the support section of our website. Construction projects, Sustainable construction, Sustainability, Project performance, Value Management 1. 0000340497 00000 n In most current studies, street vitality is assessed considering single or multi factors; however, the impact of time dimension is ignored. 0000313483 00000 n Concrete is one of the most important, versatile, and widely used building materials worldwide. This course covers, waste management, energy management, resource efficiency, pollution prevention, ecology, historic environment in a construction sector context. 0000253118 00000 n 0000289540 00000 n Social sustainability in construction and development of built assets, and the roles of construction processes, outputs and outcomes on people and society. 0000335714 00000 n The implications demonstrate cultural change across the sector as fundamental for successful policy outcomes, and ultimately, environmental protection. 0000316405 00000 n A€review€of€sustainability€in€construction€and€its dimensions Amr€Sourani, Research€Scholar,€Dept.€of€Civil€and€Building€Engineering,€Loughborough€University, Leicestershire,€LE11€3TU,€UK€(email:€A.I.Sourani@lboro.ac.uk) Dr.€M.€Sohail, 0000238125 00000 n 0000331587 00000 n Furthermore, several functional issues occur, as weedy species can colonize the roof, and extreme roof conditions can lead to gaps in the vegetation. 0000340257 00000 n 0000286132 00000 n 0000236831 00000 n 0000263187 00000 n 0000261480 00000 n 0000323694 00000 n 0000237290 00000 n 0000255297 00000 n 0000289058 00000 n 0000234406 00000 n 0000303786 00000 n 0000311217 00000 n 0000326513 00000 n According to a survey published in 2007, one third of Americans believe that global warming is the world's most critical environmental problem, nearly doubl… 0000310491 00000 n 0000300018 00000 n Business model (BM) innovation is therefore highly demanded to help SB professionals to cope with the challenges and convert the value of SB into profit. Then, this paper reviewed the efforts and initiatives launched by three international organizations including the United Nations, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, and International Finance Corporation. 0000264556 00000 n Concrete accounts for half of all construction waste generated each year; more than 500 million tons worldwide! The scope of opportunities for engaging with sustainable practices is large, ranging all the way from mining and procurement, through design, materials, and components manufacture; transportation; assembly; … 0000281352 00000 n Scientific capital structure is the key to guarantee sufficient funds and achievement of objectives of Public–Private Partnership (PPP) projects, while inappropriate capital structure has caused the failure of many projects. 0000280281 00000 n 0000298306 00000 n 0000315146 00000 n 0000287338 00000 n 0000233416 00000 n In the construction industry, however, the profit has a possibility to be misestimated as a loss and can be included in Unbilled Accounts Receivable (UAR) and. Urban planners now commonly advocate for increases in density of the built environment to reduce car dependence and enhance the sustainability of cities. 0000329899 00000 n 0000254180 00000 n 0000287943 00000 n Sustainability is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI. Experience gained in developing the BREEAM sustainable building standard and managing the BRE Innovation Park equips us to help you improve the sustainability of your buildings, and to support you in achieving best practice standards. 0000280688 00000 n 0000331767 00000 n Extensive green roofs are a promising type of urban green that can play an important role in climate proofing and ultimately in the sustainability of our cities. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Neighborhood Development (LEED ND) rating system has been considered one of the major tools to assess the performance of green communities. 0000283329 00000 n 0000267764 00000 n 0000321348 00000 n Innovation plays a critical role in the sustainable development of the construction industry. In accordance to the raising attention from governments, non-governmental institutions, and the general public to environmental issues the construction industry faces the challenge to 2428 CIB World Building Congress 2007 0000264497 00000 n As a promising research area, sustainable construction has attracted considerable attention from the academia worldwide and has generated a vast body of knowledge. 0000335776 00000 n 0000241743 00000 n 0000242484 00000 n 0000332439 00000 n 0000265097 00000 n The primary objective of this Special Issue of Sustainability is to solicit original theoretical, … Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). 0000256552 00000 n 0000332699 00000 n What is sustainable construction, then? The objectives of this paper are to conduct a systematic review to examine the policies, practices, and research efforts in the area. 0000247528 00000 n The Mediating Role of Innovation Climate and the Multilevel Moderation Role of Project Requirements, Factors Affecting Green Residential Building Development: Social Network Analysis, Optimizing the Construction Job Site Vehicle Scheduling Problem, Investigating Young Consumers’ Purchasing Intention of Green Housing in China, Do Looks Matter? 0000342680 00000 n Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, Scotland. 0000288877 00000 n 0000305514 00000 n 0000283671 00000 n 0000292131 00000 n 0000294252 00000 n The performance was then compared with the performance of green buildings certified under LEED New Construction (LEED NC). Video created by Columbia University for the course "Construction Project Management". 0000323474 00000 n 0000235129 00000 n 0000297642 00000 n 0000315386 00000 n 0000245732 00000 n 0000268772 00000 n Thus, the government is implied to play a crucial role in GH promotion at this stage. 0000327150 00000 n 0000266409 00000 n 0000248525 00000 n 0000263364 00000 n 0000314681 00000 n 0000264615 00000 n 0000332067 00000 n 0000292843 00000 n The analysis in this paper asks about the speed at which density as a sustainability policy can be implemented.
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