An empirical study on the relationship between sustainability performance and business competitiveness of international construction contractors

Tan, Yongtao; Ochoa, J. Jorge; Langston, Craig; Shen, Liyin

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.01.034

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“…Similarly, more research should be conducted to examine the impacts of implementing sustainability practices on the economic competitiveness of construction corporations in China, since traditionally profit-driven culture is dominant in the industry and cost, quality and schedule have been the determinants ensuring maximum benefits to the construction business . Tan et al (2015) did a preliminary study which revealed the complex interrelationships exist between sustainability performance and business competitiveness of international construction contractors. The issue of how sustainability practices affect cost, quality and schedule of construction projects, especially in the China context, could be further explored to inform future policy making targeting on the economic dimension of sustainable construction in China.…”

Section: Economic and Social Dimensions Of Sustainable Constructionmentioning

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Facilitating the transition to sustainable construction: China's policies

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Zhao

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Journal of Cleaner Production

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Section: Economic and Social Dimensions Of Sustainable Constructionmentioning

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Facilitating the transition to sustainable construction: China's policies

Chang

Soebarto

Zhao

et al. 2016

Journal of Cleaner Production

134

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“…Literature on sustainability management studies have been highlighted that knowledge management [2][3][4], business strategy [5,6], and organizational learning [7,8] are considered as vital indicators of firm sustainability performance improvement. Some researchers confirm that knowledge management and its output, organizational knowledge, are antecedents of organizational learning [9,10] and company business strategy [11,12].…”

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Firm Sustainability Performance Index Modeling

2015

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Abstract:The main objective of this paper is to bring a model for firm sustainability performance index by applying both classical and Bayesian structural equation modeling (parametric and semi-parametric modeling). Both techniques are considered to the research data collected based on a survey directed to the China, Taiwan, and Malaysia food manufacturing industry. For estimating firm sustainability performance index we consider three main indicators include knowledge management, organizational learning, and business strategy. Based on the both Bayesian and classical methodology, we confirmed that knowledge management and business strategy have significant impact on firm sustainability performance index.

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“…Robinson et al [60] have reported that the implementation of sustainable construction practices can lead to competitive advantages, such as cost saving from waste reduction plans, improved human development, and better labour practices by reducing the risks often associated with dirty and dangerous construction sites. Tan et al [61] have analysed, again by questionnaire survey, the linkage between sustainability and competitiveness, and found a positive relationship. Hence, sustainable construction is, overall, regarded as highly important for the long-term viability of contractors.…”

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Environmental Collaboration for Sustainability in the Construction Industry: An Exploratory Study in Italy

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Abstract:The notion of sustainability, in its three-fold meaning (economic, environmental, and social), is being adopted more and more by companies. Today it is widely accepted that sustainability cannot be achieved by firms in isolation, but requires the collaboration of all supply chain players. This issue is particularly relevant in industrial contexts where the supply chains are complex in terms of structure and number of players, such as the construction industry. Thus, the aim of the paper is to explore the sustainability practices adopted in the construction industry, with a particular attention to the role of environmental collaboration of supply chain partners in achieving sustainability. By means of multiple case study-based research, we investigate sustainability practices on a sample of construction companies of Italy, thus identifying three main sustainability approaches, which differ in both the strategic orientation towards sustainability and the level of implementation in design, purchasing, and governance processes, as well as the main variables driving the adoption of these approaches.

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An empirical study on the relationship between sustainability performance and business competitiveness of international construction contractors

Cited by 84 publications

References 16 publications

Facilitating the transition to sustainable construction: China's policies

Facilitating the transition to sustainable construction: China's policies

Firm Sustainability Performance Index Modeling

Environmental Collaboration for Sustainability in the Construction Industry: An Exploratory Study in Italy

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