| Environmental Management in Construction: A Quantitative Approach Contributor(s): Li, Heng (Author), Chen, Zhen (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415370558 ISBN-13: 9780415370554 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $228.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2006 Annotation: As the construction industry changes the need for the effective incorporation of environmental considerations has become widely accepted. It is now being enforced effectively in many countries. Large numbers of construction managers can find value in adopting quantitative approach to environmental management, and this book outlines an integrative methodology for applying knowledge-based dynamic environmental impact assessment in construction. Four quantitative methods are presented for the application of the techniques at different construction stages, fitting within a comprehensive framework of dynamic Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). These are a method to quantitatively evaluate and reduce pollution and hazards levels, a method to evaluate the environmental-consciousness of proposed construction plans and select the best one, a method to reduce on-site construction wastes through an incentive reward programme, and a method to promote C&D waste exchange in the local construction industry. Finally, the implementation of the integrative analytical approach is illustrated using an experimental case study. Contractors should be able to conduct effective, efficient and economical environmental management and achieve their targets in line with governmental laws and regulations, the ISO 14001 environmental management system (EMS), or environmental management standards within their enterprises. Most environmental management tools used at present are qualitative, but potential requirements are quantitative, so this book fills the need. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Environmental - General - Technology & Engineering | Construction - Electrical |
| Dewey: 690.028 |
| LCCN: 2005031998 |
| Physical Information: 0.71" H x 6.42" W x 9.25" (1.07 lbs) 232 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Demands on the construction industry are changing, and it is now virtually essential for environmental management to be considered at all stages of a project. Many construction managers are finding a quantitative approach useful, and this book outlines four quantitative methods which can be applied at different construction stages, and which fit within a comprehensive framework of dynamic Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). These include:
With an experimental case study of the application of these methods, this book delivers a comprehensive review of environmental management issues in construction. With regulatory requirements potentially favouring the quantitative approach, this timely guide ensures that contractors will be able to keep pace with environmental management standards. |