National and International Standardization (International Organization for Standardization and European Committee for Standardization) Relevant for Sustainability in Construction

Krigsvoll, Guri; Fumo, Marina; Morbiducci, Renata

doi:10.3390/su2123777

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“…By aligning their practices to national sustainable frameworks, construction stakeholders would be on track with sustainable construction practices (Tan et al , 2011). Construction project participants also move a step further by designing their sustainability policies and frameworks which guide their organizational efforts towards sustainability (Athapaththu et al , 2016; Krigsvoll et al , 2010; Elmualim et al , 2010).…”

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Practitioners' experiences with the drivers and practices for implementing sustainable construction in Nigeria: a qualitative assessment

Tunji-Olayeni

Kajimo‐Shakantu

Osunrayi

2020

SASBE

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PurposeThe purpose of this study is to assess the drivers, practices and policies for implementing sustainable construction in Nigeria. This is with a view towards increasing the rate of implementation and diffusion of sustainable construction practice, so that more Nigerians can benefit from its environmental, social and economic dividends.Design/methodology/approachThis study adopted a qualitative research design with the use of face-to-face oral interviews. Interviewees were selected using a purposive sampling technique. Data from the interview were analysed using thematic analysis. Descriptive statistics of frequencies, percentages and rankings were also used to present the data and complement the thematic analysis.FindingsThe study identified five major drivers of sustainable construction: clients' demand, international pressure, corporate social responsibility, competitiveness and cost-effectiveness. The common sustainable practices adopted by the interviewees are compliance with health and safety regulation, waste management, energy efficiency and material reuse. The most appropriate policies for implementing sustainable construction as suggested by the interviewees were government regulations, provision of tax relief and subsidies and public awareness. A combination of regulatory policies, market-based policies and voluntary participation of stakeholders will enhance the attainment of sustainability transformations in the construction industryOriginality/valueThe study is based on the findings of construction participants who have practical experience with sustainable construction in Nigeria. The study also provides empirical evidences which could guide the design and implementation of policies that will further promote the diffusion of sustainable construction in Nigeria

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Practitioners' experiences with the drivers and practices for implementing sustainable construction in Nigeria: a qualitative assessment

Tunji-Olayeni

Kajimo‐Shakantu

Osunrayi

2020

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“…Baumgartner and Ebner (2010) further stated that sustainable construction practices may also depend on the industry, size of the company or other basic conditions. Krigsvoll et al (2010) stated that these practices reflect the context, preconditions and priorities and needs not only in the built environment but also in social infrastructure, as well as safe and healthy environments. Research studies conducted by Emmanuel (2004) and Mora (2007) on sustainable materials and Ugwu and Haupt’s (2007) study on sustainable indicators further confirmed the importance of a national, industry-specific approach to deliver sustainable construction.…”

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Framework for sustainable construction practices in Sri Lanka

Athapaththu¹,

Karunasena

2018

BEPAM

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Purpose Sustainability in construction is a challenging task for contractors due to diminishing natural resources and increasing energy costs. The purpose of this paper is to identify key issues that affect the adaptation of sustainable construction practices by Sri Lankan contracting organisations and propose a framework for successful adaptation. Design/methodology/approach Eight semi-structured interviews are conducted from three selected case studies to gather data on sustainable construction practices and related issues in contracting organisations in Sri Lanka. The proposed framework is validated and enhanced by interviews conducted with seven industry experts in Sri Lanka and the Persian Gulf region. A cross-case with code-based content analysis is used to analyse the data. Findings Gaps in the legal framework and weak enforcement of prevailing rules, less institutional intervention, less commitment of people especially key stakeholders, wrong perceptions on capital costs, and low levels of education and experience on sustainable construction are identified as key issues, similar to the Persian Gulf region. The proposed framework presents suggestions for successful adaptation of sustainable construction practices in the following eight key areas: legal framework, standards, guidelines or policies, design, procurement, technology, processes and innovations, people and organisational structure, education and training, and measurements and reporting. Research limitations/implications The scope of this research is limited to the data gathered from C1 category construction contractors in Sri Lanka and similar category in the United Arab Emirates of the Persian Gulf region. Originality/value The framework for the enhancement of sustainable construction practices via contracting organisations is proposed as an inaugural step to establishing a country-based and industry-specific model to achieve sustainability in the Sri Lankan construction industry.

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“…In addition, global scale standards by ISO and CEN, assessment tools and certification for sustainable building such as BREEAM, LEED, CASBEE, Passivhaus, Minérgie, Effinérgie, etc. are also being developed [4][5].…”

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Thermal parameter identification of simplified building model with electric appliance

Park

Ruellan

Bouvet

et al. 2011

11th International Conference on Electrical Power Quality and Utilisation

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In order to reduce heat energy demand in residential building, thermal insulation and indoor air tightness become more important. However, in a well-insulated environment, internal heat gain caused by solar radiation, metabolism and losses of home electric appliance (i.e. refrigerator, lamp, television, etc.) can be dominant to home global energy management. To quantify and to modelize the heat gain due to home appliances, we begin experimental measurements in a wellinsulated room. The first step in this work is the identification of the room. In this paper we suggest a 1R1C lumped parameter circuit which presents a building thermal model using thermalelectric analogy. Then, we identify the circuit components (the global thermal resistor and the global thermal capacitor) from the heat balance equation and experimental results. Based on the model and the obtained parameters, we simulate the indoor temperature of the model using Matlab/Simulink. To check its accuracy we compare the measured data and simulation results and calculate their error ratio.

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National and International Standardization (International Organization for Standardization and European Committee for Standardization) Relevant for Sustainability in Construction

Cited by 17 publications

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Practitioners' experiences with the drivers and practices for implementing sustainable construction in Nigeria: a qualitative assessment

Practitioners' experiences with the drivers and practices for implementing sustainable construction in Nigeria: a qualitative assessment

Framework for sustainable construction practices in Sri Lanka

Thermal parameter identification of simplified building model with electric appliance

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