This study aims to investigate the cost surcharges of green buildings. In this study, the green
construction cost surcharge (GCCS) is defined as the additional capital costs associated …

Conclusion This paper found that green cost premium is being widely associated with
sustainable construction and is a crucial barrier toward sustainable construction practice …

The adoption of sustainable practices is essential to mitigating negative impacts associated
with the global construction industry. This study investigates barriers inhibiting the transition …

This study examines the sustainable transport policy framework in the case of railway
development in Klang Valley, Malaysia. It is guided by the main principle that sustainable …

Public procurement involves a process through which the public sector buys goods, services
and works from private suppliers to accomplish its functions, including road infrastructure …

Sustainability has become a driver of innovation in the built environment, but the affordability
of sustainable building remains a significant challenge. This book takes a critical view of the …

The objective of this study was to identify impact of the design team characteristics and
project characteristics on the sustainable building construction cost (SBCC) using the …

Variation orders are a frequent occurrence in construction. It is inevitable, but it can be
controlled to minimise the cost, time overrun, and enhance the quality of work. This systemic …

Rail transport sector in Malaysia is one of the major economic growth contributor. Due to its
importance, government has been allocating large sum of fund to improve rail transport …

Railway projects involve complex planning and management as compared to regular
construction projects, but BIM can simplify and improve the management of these projects …