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Showing 1 to 20 of 100 for “"Sustainable Construction"”.
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Recycling Concrete for Sustainable Construction
… aggregate (RCA) and use this material in the reconstruction of buildings and roads. Producing and re-using RCA will reduce landfill waste and save energy by minimizing the production and transport of natural aggregates.The focus of this thesis is to quantify how much energy can be saved by …
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Sustainable construction in Mexican housing markets
… in Mexico's housing markets as an example of how sustainable construction is being adapted and applied in developing countries. The recognition that the construction, operation, and demolition of buildings greatly impact the environment has spurred industry and government alike to examine ways to …
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Identifying and overcoming the barriers to sustainable construction
<p>"Sustainable construction has become increasingly more prevalent over the last decade. All federal and most state government buildings are mandated to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification (at the silver level at a minimum). Although sustainable construction …
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Building green : investment opportunities in sustainable construction materials
Thesis (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering; and, Thesis (M.B.A.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management, 1998.
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SUPPLY CHAIN INNOVATIONS FOR DELIVERING SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION IN UNITED KINGDOM
… and therefore the sustainability of the UK construction Industry. In particular, sustainability continues to be an important thought for the UK construction industry materials/products suppliers. The study draws upon a number of literature themes such as product development, parameters of …
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Sustainable construction industry strategies in South Africa: Specialization vs Diversification
The construction and Civil Engineering industry is characterized by high risks, but equally high returns. The dynamics and complexities of this industry and its cycles, make it an extremely volatile and difficult industry to operate within. This is evident in the number of construction companies …
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Implementation of the lean approach in sustainable construction: a conceptual framework
… of the adoption of lean principles within UK construction organisations. The UK Government has recognised the importance of the construction industry in achieving the overall goals of sustainable development. Therefore, the Government has put several policies and strategies in place for …
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The uptake and implementation of sustainable construction: Transforming policy into practice
There is a continuously growing interest on ‘Sustainable Construction (SC)’ both within the UK and globally. In the UK, a myriad of policies and guidance have been published in this regard by various government offices, departments and other industry related institutions. However, similar to …
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Engineering Properties, Hydration Kinetics, and Carbon Capture in Sustainable Construction Materials
… to global urbanization. The production of this construction material requires a large amount of natural resources, and portland cement (PC) is responsible for around 8 % of planet-warming CO2 emissions. Producing 1 ton of PC will release roughly 1 ton of CO2 into the atmosphere. In 2021, around …
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Developing a strategy for the implementation of sustainable construction practices in Libya
… has become an urgent concern for the construction industry worldwide. It has been seen as one of the most significant challenges at the present time. Nowadays, the theory of sustainability is considered as a central part of strategy changes in most parts of the world because of the …
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The design of effective policies for the promotion of sustainable construction materials
… effects of policy tools employed to promote sustainable building materials. By comparing the original motivations and intended effects of these policies and their actual outcome, and subsequently understanding the reasons behind any disparities between them, we suggest ways by which future …
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Sustainable Construction in the 21st Century: An Educational Perspective to Shifting the Paradigm
… debated across the globe. The potential of the construction industry to alleviate the effects of environmental damage whilst contributing to the social and economic dimension of sustainability are great. Despite many efforts by both Government and Higher Education Institutions, the adoption of …
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Implementation of Sustainable Construction Practices: A Socio-Psychological Micro-Level Analysis in an Emerging Economy
The implementation of sustainable practices in the construction sector of emerging economies is a critical yet underexplored challenge. In light of the behavioural management literature, researchers and policymakers have collaborated to bridge the implementation gap through organisational drivers …
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An integrated framework for sustainable construction processes: understanding and managing the environmental performance of construction operations
The environmental impact from construction activities has largely been underestimated, even though these processes constitute significant economic activity. They account for a substantial amount of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) and other diesel emissions, such as nitrogen oxide (NOx) and particulate …
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Assessment of the adoption of innovative building materials (IBM) for sustainable construction in the Nigerian construction industry
… of Master of the Built Environment in Construction Management at the Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2023.
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Development of a framework for sustainable construction waste management. A case study of three major Libyan cities
Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste is one of the most voluminous and harmful categories of solid waste worldwide, comprising 40% of the total volume of global waste. Waste minimisation is essential for sustainable waste management for environmental, social and economic benefits. Libya has …
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Understanding the issues of project cost and time in sustainable construction from a general contractor's perspective: case study
… play an important role in delivering successful sustainable construction projects. If an integrated project delivery method is chosen, the General Contractor may offer insightful preconstruction assistance by providing ideas on green construction methods and materials. As sustainable building …
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Experimental and Numerical Investigation of the Mechanical Properties of Novel Bamboo-Timber and Bamboo Composites for Sustainable Construction
… bamboo timber composites that were developed as sustainable alternatives to conventional construction materials. Thirty-six specimens were manufactured using a novel combination of bamboo and pinewood strips. The specimens were fabricated using cold press and hydraulic press techniques and bonded …
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