Sustainable Construction, Green Building Strategic Model

Salama, Mohamed; Hana, A. R.

doi:10.23912/9781911396857-3966

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“…First, it makes the territories of Asian Russia more attractive for investors compared to the European part of the country. In addition, India, which banned plastic packaging from 1 July 2022 [65], and the United Arab Emirates, with high demand for building structures [66], could become promising new markets for Asian Russian timber products.…”

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Social and Economic Importance of Forest Companies in Asian Russia: Evidence from Corporate Financial Reporting

Gordeev

Pyzhev

2022

Forests

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In contrast with many other sectors of the Russian economy, there is low market concentration in the forest industry and, consequently, a large number of relatively small enterprises scattered throughout the world’s largest country. In many cases, logging or woodworking companies are the only or key employers in sparsely populated areas, making them important sources of the social and economic stability of small towns and rural settlements. In 2022, Russian forest companies faced dramatic barriers to international trade, which led to the suspension of production with the risk of further layoffs. Thus, the issue of social and economic importance of the forest business in Russia has gained additional sounding. This paper aims to estimate the decline in revenues and the number of employees in forestry companies in Asian Russia because of sanctions. Based on corporate accounting reports, we have generated a dataset covering 4675 forest industry companies in Asian Russia. We use quantile regression to estimate the impact of the number of employees on revenue. All companies were divided into quartiles by revenue and into 6 groups by type of economic activity. A significant differentiation of the return on the number of employees depending on the type of activity and the volume of firms’ revenues was found. Estimates of potential losses of companies during labor force reduction were obtained, which would be 1.2%–3.6% of revenue for a company from Q1, 2.2%–6.6% of revenue for Q2 and 2.7%–8.1% of revenue for Q3. The results clearly demonstrate that forest companies might be very interested in retaining a workforce, even if an opportunistic drop in product demand creates a financial shortfall. Policy makers should take this into account when shaping instruments to support the industry.

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Social and Economic Importance of Forest Companies in Asian Russia: Evidence from Corporate Financial Reporting

Gordeev

Pyzhev

2022

Forests

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“…The construction industry in Bangladesh struggles with adopting sustainable waste management practices [72]. Older landfills in the country are almost full, leading to the use of unregulated sites for construction waste disposal [5].…”

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Sustainable Management of Construction and Demolition Waste in Bangladesh: Advancing a Greener Industry through Resource Recovery and Recycling

Rafiq,

Khandaker

2024

Preprint

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Findings from the study reveal that Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW) in Bangladesh mainly consists of concrete (56%), brick (15%), mortar (9%), metal (6%), and ceramics (6%). However, the exact constitution may differ depending on the structure and type and structure of building. Additionally, the collective CDW produced in Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna, Rajshahi, Barisal, and Sylhet totals 3.71 million tons (MT). The WGR of construction and demolition waste is assessed through regression analysis. The mean WGR for Construction and Demolition activities in the fiscal year 2022–2023 are notably recorded at 64.68 kg/m2 and 1626.97 kg/m2, correspondingly for the twelve city corporations of Bangladesh. Unfortunately, a substantial portion of this waste is inadequately disposed of in landfills. The study highlights the potential for entrepreneurial initiatives in recycling materials like concrete, brick, mortar, metal, ceramics, and timber, leading to reduced CO2 emissions and energy consumption. The estimated economic value of recycling concrete, brick and mortar in major cities is approximately 104.5 million USD and 0.45 MT of CO2 reduction from recycling brick and metals from major cities. These findings provide crucial quantitative data for government bodies and industries aiding in developing strategies for CDW management in Bangladesh.

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“…The relatively new construction activities that have had a phenomenal expansion over the past decade primarily rely on expatriates from many origins and experiences. It is usual for stakeholders within the same project to have a very varied cultural background while simultaneously operating within the cultural framework of the UAE, which, among other factors, affects the performance and demand for various infrastructures [21].…”

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On The Path towards Sustainable Construction—The Case of the United Arab Emirates: A Review

Saradara,

Khalfan,

Rauf

et al. 2023

Sustainability

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The construction sector in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expanding substantially due to many variables, including strong economic growth, a swiftly growing population, and continuous modernization endeavors. As a result, the development of the construction industry is leading to adverse impacts on energy consumption and environmental conditions. The UAE government and policymakers have implemented significant initiatives to advance sustainable infrastructure, promote clean energy utilization, effectively manage construction and demolition waste (CDW), and foster green building development. These measures follow the nation’s dedication to the Paris Agreement, which aims to decrease greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The article comprehensively examines the policies and practices implemented in this industrialized nation concerning sustainable construction. Moreover, the primary objective of this study is to evaluate the performance of the UAE in comparison to other countries within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) concerning their accomplishments in sustainability. Additionally, the study seeks to integrate insights from the global community regarding sustainability policies, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the effective management of CDW, and the implementation of green regulations that govern environmentally conscious construction practices. A comprehensive analysis of information sources from official websites, particularly those of the ministry and key government agencies, is conducted to better understand the current sustainability policies and treatment methods related to the management of CDW and green building regulations.

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Sustainable Construction, Green Building Strategic Model

Cited by 5 publications

References 31 publications

Social and Economic Importance of Forest Companies in Asian Russia: Evidence from Corporate Financial Reporting

Social and Economic Importance of Forest Companies in Asian Russia: Evidence from Corporate Financial Reporting

Sustainable Management of Construction and Demolition Waste in Bangladesh: Advancing a Greener Industry through Resource Recovery and Recycling

On The Path towards Sustainable Construction—The Case of the United Arab Emirates: A Review

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