Evaluating the transition towards cleaner production in the construction and demolition sector of China: A review

Ghisellini, Patrizia; Ji, Xi; Liu, Gengyuan; Ulgiati, Sérgio

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.05.084

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“…Concrete that has a cleaner production. Materials that contemplate having a cleaner production for their manufacture, prove to be the appropriate philosophical, technological and technical framework to promote sustainable innovation in organizations in the construction sector, considering in particular the problem of construction and demolition waste [8]. An example of this strategies can be the manufacture of biological building materials from the use of hemp plant fiber derived from agricultural waste [6].…”

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“…In this sense, there are many researchers who have analyzed different phases to reduce CO2 emissions through building materials. These strategies can be grouped into: 1) materials that store coal, which are responsible for separating, transporting and permanently storing CO2 to avoid its emission into the atmosphere [7], 2) materials with cleaner production, which are responsible for promote the use of ecological materials through innovative technologies and manufacturing processes, which involve the efficient use of natural resources, embodied energy and better waste production [8], and 3) materials made from coal residues , which consists of replacing raw materials by recycled materials, especially products resulting from the combustion of coal, for example: the use of fly ash to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions [9].…”

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Strategies to Reduce CO2 Emissions in Housing Building by Means of CDW

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One of the biggest problems that human beings face is climate change and construction industry is one of the sectors causing the greatest impact, which has led him to adopt sustainable strategies. However, these have not been effective enough to reduce CO2 emissions, since solutions are required accompanied by other alternatives. Therefore, the objective of this study is to reduce CO2 by implementing CDW strategies under the following method: 1) analysis of CO2 of the major raw materials consumed, 2) use of the materials at the construction site was determined, 3) waste streams generated at the construction site were identified and those that could be reuse were highlighted, 4) CDW recycling strategies to avoid the use of the major raw materials consumption are proposed, and 5) one of the strategies proposed is further analyzed. The results show that natural aggregates generate the greater amount of CO2 due to the consumption of fuel required for their transportation. By replacing 68% of natural aggregates by recycled aggregates, CO2 can be reduced by 53%. Finally, these results can help to promote the opening of new CDW recycling companies in Nayarit and thereby contribute to the sum of sustainability practices in housing building.

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“…The development of a platform for piloting new areas or developing new technologies is emphasized by Hienonen et al [37]; construction supervision also includes monitoring the progress of activities at the construction site, modeling possible situations based on the site data collection to proactively identify possible risks and non-compliances [ The activities of sustainability cover the whole life cycle of a building, starting with the mining of raw materials and reduction of the consumption of raw materials during the manufacturing of construction products until the end of life of the building (i.e., its demolition), minimizing construction and demolition waste and ensuring appropriate waste disposal and recycling processes [3,[29][30][31][32][33]. The construction process itself involves a lot of different activities that influence sustainability, such as use of energy-efficient equipment, effective use of resources, minimization of construction waste, implementation of innovative technologies, involvement of multiple stakeholders, and raising knowledge and awareness of the aspects of sustainable construction [3,[31][32][33][34][35]. In order to reach sustainable construction, it is necessary to have a close cooperation and common understanding of the principles of sustainable construction among the participants of the construction process [35].…”

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Achieving Sustainability in the Construction Supervision Process

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2019

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In recent years, the construction industry faced major challenges in ensuring a balance between environmental, economic, and social aspects. There are a lot of different studies on different aspects of the construction industry. Most of the available studies look at the construction supervision process mainly from the constructor’s point of view. However, there is little research on the market surveillance and supervision process performed by the government and its role in ensuring sustainability in a particular area. The aim of this study was to identify the main activities within the construction supervision process to achieve the sustainability of construction. The theoretical framework of the concept of sustainability in construction and in the activities of the supervision process was analyzed on the basis of a literature survey. The research revealed a connection between sustainability elements and the construction supervision activities. The results of the survey identified the most important factors that influence, negatively as well as positively, the achievements of sustainability in the supervision process. The research results are significant in order to create a construction supervision process which would not only ensure the compliance with the set requirements but also help achieve sustainability in the particular area. Research Limitations/Implications: Research is focused on the supervision process of public building construction in Latvia.

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“…The construction sector represents one of the most impactful economic activities in the world [1][2][3]. Construction is important for sustaining worldwide development [4,5], because the success of this industry leads to the promotion and maintenance of long-term economic growth and stability [6,7].…”

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Competitive Capabilities for the Innovation and Performance of Spanish Construction Companies

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This research analyses the influence of internal capabilities, identified as strategic by the literature, on the performance and innovation of Spanish construction companies during a recessionary period. Based on this, we studied whether innovative, marketing, financial, managerial, and human capabilities affect competitive success in terms of fostering innovation and the performance of firms. Empirical evidence is provided by performing survey research with a sample of 94 Spanish construction firms. The results show that firm innovation is fostered by innovative, financial, and human capabilities, and that performance is promoted by innovation, and financial and human capabilities. Human capabilities have the most important effect on both innovation and the performance of the company.

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Evaluating the transition towards cleaner production in the construction and demolition sector of China: A review

Cited by 174 publications

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Strategies to Reduce CO2 Emissions in Housing Building by Means of CDW

Strategies to Reduce CO2 Emissions in Housing Building by Means of CDW

Achieving Sustainability in the Construction Supervision Process

Competitive Capabilities for the Innovation and Performance of Spanish Construction Companies

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