Exploring sustainable construction: implications from Latin America

Silva, Vanessa Gomes da

doi:10.1080/09613210500218891

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“…3. In agreement with other studies (lorenz et al 2005;Gomes, Silva 2005;pitt et al 2009;Shen et al 2010;Zainul-Abidin 2010), regulations are the main drivers to enforce the implementation of SC actions. Company's awareness is also one of the main drivers that have promoted the implementation of SC practices.…”

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“…-It contributes to the Gross Domestic product (GDp). The contribution to GDp is usually higher (in percentage) in developing countries than that in high-income countries (John et al 2001;Gomes, Silva 2005). For example, the building sector contributes to 14% of Brazil's GDp while it only contributes to 11% of the european Union GDp (John 2000).…”

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“…At regional level, several studies have assessed the socio-economic situations and construction industry practices. In latin America and the Caribbean (lAC) it has been reported that sustainability is not a part of the mainstream business and that SC is not a priority (John et al 2001;Gomes, Silva 2005). Also, it has been found that the major barrier to SC is the perception of higher costs, thus governments need to generate a policy framework as well as provide financial incentives to boost SC implementation.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…For instance, lorenz et al (2005) analysed the situation in Central/eastern europe and identified actions and future strategies that would help promote and achieve SC. Similarly, Gomes and Silva (2005) also found that the government rather than the market must be the driver for sustainable development because construction firms might focus on quantitative delivery without considering life-cycle assessment. Shafii et al (2006) evaluated the construction industry attitudes for sustainable development in the Southeast Asia region and discussed the barriers to implement SC and provided recommendations to drive SC.…”

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“…This contribution is more significant in developing countries due to the high demand for infrastructure, buildings and housing. Thus, the construction industry strongly supports their economic and social developments that turn into prosperity, social equalization and minimum standards of living (Gomes, Silva 2005). -It contributes to the Gross Domestic product (GDp).…”

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Abstract. The socio-economic conditions of a country and the overall practices of the construction industry towards Sustainable Construction (SC) are critical factors to define the foundations for developing and carrying out a strategic plan to advance in sustainable construction. This paper reports the results of a study about SC practices currently implemented by construction companies and discusses the level of awareness and knowledge, barriers and drivers of SC that were found in building and infrastructure construction companies. In addition, it analyses the influence of the company size on SC practices. research results show that Chilean construction firms are in an early stage of the path for achieving SC. Their practices towards SC are highly dependent of the company's size and its core business. Main barriers towards SC are the lack of financial incentives, lack of integrated design, and affordability whereas company's tax reduction incentives related to the level of investment effort on SC would be a key governmental policy to promote sustainability. The results of this study might be particularly useful for other countries, particularly developing ones, and for government policy making.

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