Essays on Sustainable Construction

1.0 Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Background and Rationale of the Research The industry of construction is not only a key player in the national economic growth; but also a crucial sector affecting the economic and social welfare of citizenry, particularly in its primary function in providing reliable and decent shelter. It is viewed as one of the most essential sector to highly contribute to the growth of an entire economy at the provincial, national and international levels (Artto & Kujala, 2008). In the recent years, cost modelling and estimation for construction projects have attracted major attention of several research scholars. ...

The previous work done focused on the construction industry, particularly on its scopes, costs, schedules, and uncertainties. In this paper, the author tries to continue what was started in that discussion only that this time, the focus would be on the application of project management principles in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). For the first part of this project, the author focuses on providing and discussing two qualitative studies about the chosen topic—i.e. the application of successful strategies in UAE’s construction project management industry.

Greening Project Management Practices for Sustainable Construction

The effects of climate change can be devastating. The world has witnessed the ...

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Bauhaudin, Elias, and Saifudin define the green building as an edifice that has the capacity to “reduce the undesirable human impacts on the natural surroundings, building materials, building assets, and enhances human health and the natural environment” (Bauhaudin et al. 2). In other words, a green or sustainable building is designed with the intention of allowing human beings to co-exist harmoniously with the environment by creating an edifice that is environmentally friendly. However, it should be noted that “the perception of what is a sustainable building is changing over time and depending on the location” ( ...

Walt Disney Company has been a pillar of excellence within the international business community for being innovative in every aspect of their business. Aside from their wonderful and precious films, Walt Disney has operated with the notion of making a difference in the world and using their branding to help implement change. For example, Walt Disney could have just kept their business to the industry of film making; however, Walt Disney decided to opt for something more that is giving joy to children and families all over the world. What has made their business model so special is that ...

Introduction

There are many advantages to designing a building using economically and environmentally sustainable methods. Although “green” construction materials and technologies cost more in the short term, in the long run green strategies have been shown to save money. By “going green,” the owners of the building will enjoy lower utility bills and higher resale values later on. More efficient heating and cooling will not only save on costs but will be less taxing on the environment. The key to effective green building has to do with the performance and cost trade-offs associated with the different design methods. As an example, ...

Sathyanarayanan Rajendran, and John A. Gambatese (2009) in their research on the “Development and Initial Validation of Sustainable construction Safety and Health Rating System,” seek to validate the sustainable construction safety and health (SCSH) rating system. The main focus of the authors was to establish a rating system on the degree of implementation of safety and health elements in construction. The main target audiences are the health professional from various sectors of the construction industry, the contractor, and construction regulation agencies. The authors used the Delphi research methodology to develop the SCSH. A Delphi survey was used in the research ...

I would like from you after you read the report: - literature review (chapter 2, 450 words), - Add one or two sentences in the first paragraph of the introduction.

Report Scenario: - It shall include a discussion of sustainable development and how it is relevant to the sector and this organisation specifically. - It shall highlight key aspects of the organisation’s activities that would be affected by a ‘sustainable practice’ philosophy. - It shall identify key cost saving opportunities for the organisation to adopt a ‘sustainable practice’ philosophy. - It shall indicate possible ‘sustainable ...

Operations Model and Procedures

Green corporation is a company that operates various divisions but all in line with the construction sector. In addition, the company also operates various divisions such as the green construction company and the green building stores. The corporate company is fully owned and managed by the environmental constructions products limited. The company is well recognized for is well recognized for his major specializations in the manufacturing and distribution of sustainable construction products since the year 1995. The numerous environmental concerns among individuals across the world have been the driving force for the company. The company endeavors’ and is committed to ...

Table of Contents

Introduction.2

Mission and Goals2 Situation Analysis3 Corporate Level Strategy..10 Business Level Strategy11

Executive Summary

This is a case analysis of Turner Construction Company, a subsidiary of HOCHTIEF operating in the construction industry and offering related services. The report starts with a short introduction followed by the company’s goals and objectives. This is followed by situational analysis of the company’s past and present situation using strategic tools such as SWOT analysis. The subsequent section that follows is the company’s corporate and business level strategy. This is followed by business structure, promotion and finally recommendation of ...