While the construction industry plays a crucial role in the social and economic growth of a
country; on the other hand, it is known to be a major contributor to the degradation of the …

Purpose This paper aims to present the result of an assessment of the challenges of
sustainable construction (SC) in two developing countries (Nigeria and South Africa). This …

The construction industry is known to have significant and adverse impact on the
environment such as pollution, high energy consumptions, amongst others. Sustainability …

Construction activities have been established to be posing a great danger to the
environment. In a bid to curtail these negative happenings the call for sustainability in …

This book explores construction digitalisation, particularly in developing countries. The book
conceptualises a digitalisation capability maturity model that will enable construction …

This paper presents the findings of an assessment of the possible measures needed for the
adoption of three-dimensional (3D) printing for sustainable low-income houses that can be …

It is essential for developed nations to have adequate and functional infrastructure to sustain
economic growth and well-being. Despite efforts to reduce the chances of infrastructure …

The South African construction industry accounts for 23% of the greenhouse emissions,
while manufactured materials amount to 4% of carbon dioxide emission. The human …

The heavy reliance of the construction sector on the environment for the supply of materials
drives environmental pollution and degradation. This has led to the need for an approach …

This study presents the result of the findings on the factors impeding the sustainability of
construction projects in developing countries using Nigeria as a case study. The study …