Emerging industry 4.0 and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in the Ghanaian construction industry: sustainability, implementation challenges, and benefits

R Maqbool, MR Saiba, S Ashfaq - Environmental Science and Pollution …, 2023 - Springer
Future construction projects will need the implementation of industry 4.0 and Internet-of-
Things (IoT) technologies. The construction sector has, however, falling behind other …

[HTML][HTML] Sponge city practices in China: From pilot exploration to systemic demonstration

D Yin, C Xu, H Jia, Y Yang, C Sun, Q Wang, S Liu - Water, 2022 - mdpi.com
In recent years, China has been committed to strengthening environmental governance and
trying to build a sustainable society in which humans and nature develop in harmony. As a …

A systematic managerial perspective on the environmentally sustainable construction practices of UK

R Maqbool, IE Amaechi - Environmental science and pollution research, 2022 - Springer
Construction industry, though is the backbone of any economy, still add a significant portion
of emissions, utilising energy supplies, and reasoning in bulk of waste production. The …

Lifecycle sustainability assessment for the comparison of traditional and sustainable drainage systems

D Jato-Espino, EI Toro-Huertas, LP Güereca - Science of The Total …, 2022 - Elsevier
Urban drainage is a topic of increasing interest due to its key role for managing water-
related disasters, which are being exacerbated by the effects of Climate Change and …

Renewable energy project success: Internal versus external stakeholders' satisfaction and influences of power‐interest matrix

R Maqbool, Y Rashid, S Ashfaq - Sustainable Development, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Stakeholders satisfaction, as well as an effective involvement, is of utmost importance for
any mega project, when it comes to the public concerning projects this role becomes more …

The influence of industrial attitudes and behaviours in adopting sustainable construction practices

R Maqbool, MR Saiba, A Altuwaim… - Sustainable …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Considering the rapid environmental changes, the transitions to sustainable practices in the
construction industry is vital now. Though the developed construction industries have …

Development of an analytical permeable pavement model for vehicular access areas

S Cao, J Jia, J Wang, Y Diao, Y Liu, Y Guo - Science of the total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Permeable pavements (PPs) are widely used for stormwater control in urbanized areas as
they provide absorption and retention of surface runoff. Previous studies on PP systems …

Conserving a sustainable urban environment through energy security and project management practices

R Maqbool, E Jowett - Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2023 - Springer
Construction has been highlighted as one sector that could reduce its effect on the
environment by implementing more sustainable methodologies. However, there are many …

StRaWHAT: A stochastic rainwater harvesting assessment tool for direct quantification of rainwater harvesting system performance

J Wang, J Jia, S Cao, Y Diao, J Wang, Y Guo - Journal of Cleaner …, 2024 - Elsevier
Rainwater harvesting (RWH) contributes to reduced flooding and relief of demand on water
supply systems and is instrumental in sustainable development. The conventional analytical …

LEED and BREEAM Green Building Certification Systems as Possible Game Changers in Attaining Low-Cost Energy-Efficient Urban Housing Projects

R Maqbool, C Thompson, S Ashfaq - Journal of Urban Planning and …, 2023 - ascelibrary.org
The aim of this research study is to illustrate the role of the Building Research Establishment
Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) and Leadership in Energy and Design …