The construction industry is one of the largest exploiters of both renewable and non-
renewable natural resources. It was inevitable that it would find itself at the centre of …

Purpose The demand to reduce carbon emissions has become an increasingly important
social factor due to the unprecedented impacts of climate change. However, most existing …

The few construction and demolition waste (CDW) recycling plants that there are in Portugal
separate the materials and then crush and sieve them prior to final delivery. These plants …

Sustainable development (SD) is one of the main challenges faced by the construction
industry, which has acquired global attention. Sustainable performance (SP) of a …

Sustainability and value enhancement are major considerations in the modern construction
world. Thus, the integration of sustainability and Value Engineering (VE) will have the …

This research contributes to the assessment of on-site fuel consumption and the resulting
carbon dioxide emissions due to earthworks-related processes in residential building …

This paper considers a production model involving a manufacturer that uses two different
technologies, the green technology and the standard technology. The green product …

The complexity and fragmented nature and the multiple stakeholders in the construction
industry often make it difficult to come up with a firm decision regarding sustainable building …

Formed under 'right-to-know'legislation and public disclosure principles, Pollutant Release
and Transfer Registers (PRTRs) are a key policy tool for pollution control. PRTRs affect both …

All stakeholders should participate in striving towards sustainable construction in order to
embark upon the environmental impact issues. Since waste perceived as major obstacle …