The rising construction output in India and its future potential, fuelled by rapid economic
growth and socio-economic transitions, has necessitated sustainability integration into …

There is an increasing demand on public clients in the UK to address sustainability in
construction procurement. This paper presents the results of an investigation into the …

Construction is one of the biggest industries in the world, providing necessary facilities for
human prosperity ranging from the homes in which we live to the highways we drive, the …

Construction activities impact on the environment throughout the life cycle of development.
These impacts occur from initial work on-site through the construction period, operational …

Purpose The purpose of this study is to assess the drivers, practices and policies for
implementing sustainable construction in Nigeria. This is with a view towards increasing the …

Issues such as “the triple bottom line”, which focuses on company profit performance being
balanced by demonstrated performance on delivering value to society while improving the …

This book explores the human factors issues in contemporary global society, with a focus on
engineering, technology, business, science, and education from a system of systems …

The construction industry plays a significant role in the provision of physical infrastructure to
meet the yearning needs of the society. It is well known that mankind has continually …

Public buildings and other public facilities are essential for the functioning and quality of life
in modern societies, but they also frequently have a significant negative impact on the …

The poor quality of the Nigerian urban environment has been attributed partly to the
inadequate% 2C misuse and mis-management of the urban open spaces. This% 2C …