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Climate-related financial disclosure and the property and construction sector Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2021-02-16 Renard Y J Siew
Businesses around the world are being asked to be more open about climate-change risks by adopting the best-practice guidelines of the international Task Force for Climate-related Financial Disclosures. The property and construction sector contributes more than 40% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, yet not much is known about how these companies are addressing climate-change risk. Research was
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Influence of agglomeration and selection effects on the Chinese construction industry Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2021-02-16 Jingxiao Zhang; Yuhuan Zhang; Simon P Philbin; Pablo Ballesteros-Pérez; You Ouyang; Jiawei Cheng
The determination of whether market size can influence industrial agglomeration or selection is an important topic in economic development. To analyse the differential economic development of the construction industry under different market sizes, this research analyses the employment density of China’s provinces and their total factor productivity (TFP). It also analyses whether the differences in
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Eco-mechanical performance of binary and ternary cement blends containing fly ash and slag Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2021-02-16 Mohammed K H Radwan; Chiu Chuen Onn; Kim Hung Mo; Soon Poh Yap; Chee Guan Ng; Sumiani Yusoff
It is becoming more common to replace cement partially with supplementary cementitious materials, which in turn influence the mechanical performance and environment impact of the resulting mortar or concrete. A study was undertaken to evaluate the eco-mechanical performance of both binary and ternary blended cement mortars. For this purpose, fly ash and ground granulated blast-furnace slag were used
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Environmental assessment of concrete beams strengthened with fibre-reinforced polymer Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2021-02-16 Yurong Zhang; Tao Huang; Yuanfeng Wang; Junzhi Zhang; Jingjing Wang
As concerns grow over sustainable development, it is important to consider properly the environmental implications of using fibre-reinforced polymers to strengthen concrete structures. Since the load capacity of a structure has an effect on its relative environmental impact, an energy–mechanical index, in which both energy consumption and mechanical aspects are taken into account, was proposed for
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Stakeholder perceptions of the Considerate Constructors Scheme in UK construction Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2021-02-16 Greg Watts; Anthony Higham; Ali Alotaibi
The Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) was introduced in 1997 to improve the image of the UK construction industry and has grown dramatically, with over 6000 construction and infrastructure projects registered valued at £43 billion. While evidence exists that the industry’s image is improving, there is little research into the CCS perceptions of those tasked with scheme delivery. It is not clear
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A study on the energy-saving potential of university campuses in Turkey Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2020-11-17 Yusuf Yildiz; Merve Koçyiğit
Due to the large number of buildings, energy consumption in the university campuses of Turkey may tend to increase over time. In this context, their potential energy savings need to be explored. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to investigate energy savings in university campuses by applying different energy-efficient measures with simulation-based analysis. To do that, four buildings from the Balıkesir
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Agent-based modelling for environmental impact of renovation waste in Shenzhen, China Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2020-11-17 Zhikun Ding; Wenyan Gong; Ze Fan; Vivian W Y Tam; I M Chethana S Illankoon
A study was undertaken to develop an agent-based model for building renovation waste management in Shenzhen, China, considering various stakeholders. An extensive literature review on renovation waste management was followed by development of a Java-based model. The model simulates results on the environmental impact of different policy scenarios with various interactions between stakeholders. Based
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Evaluation of occupants’ thermal perception in a university hospital in Turkey Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2020-11-17 Ismail Caner; Nadir Ilten
This study analysed the current thermal comfort conditions of Balikesir University Hospital in Turkey. Measurements and questionnaire surveys were performed to evaluate thermal comfort conditions. Environmental parameters such as air temperature, globe temperature, relative humidity and air velocity were measured. A total of 429 questionnaires were collected and analysed by using SPSS software version
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Sustainable Production of Commercially Viable Alkali Activated Bricks Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2020-10-08 Rupali B Kejkar; Swapnil P Wanjari
Use of industrial waste in alkali-activated materials is promoted widely across the world as it unlocks the potential to produce sustainable and cost-effective products to meet increased constructi...
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An Integrated Sustainability Management Approach for Universities Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2020-10-01 Tariq Umar
Sustainability has become a recognised important sector and a main concern in modern life. The attention towards sustainability was particularly increased when the UN set the target of achieving 17...
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UAE’s Commitment Towards UN Sustainable Development Goals Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2020-10-01 Tariq Umar; Charles Egbu; George Ofori; Mohamed Shaik Honnurvali; Messaoud Saidani; Abdussalam Shibani; Alex Opoku; Naren Gupta; Keng Goh
In 2015, the UN member countries, on mutual understanding, identified 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to be achieved by 2030. According to several reports, some countries are reflecting go...
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Life-Cycle Assessment Environmental Sustainability in Bridge Design and Maintenance Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2020-10-01 Teslim B Balogun; Adrienn Tomor; Jessica Lamond; Hazem Gouda; Colin A Booth
Interviews were undertaken with expert bridge designers to reveal their opinions on environmental considerations and the possibility of integrating life-cycle assessment into the bridge design proc...
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Fostering Resilience-Oriented Thinking in Engineering Practice Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2020-10-01 Kristen MacAskill; Francesca O’Hanlon; Peter Guthrie; Juliet Mian
Round tables discussing the resilience of critical infrastructure systems held in the UK, the USA and New Zealand have provided insight into how organisations are changing the basis of planning and...
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UAE’s commitment towards UN Sustainable Development Goals Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2020-09-14 Tariq Umar; Charles Egbu; George Ofori; Mohamed Shaik Honnurvali; Messaoud Saidani; Abdussalam Shibani; Alex Opoku; Naren Gupta; Keng Goh
In 2015, the UN member countries, on mutual understanding, identified 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to be achieved by 2030. According to several reports, some countries are reflecting good progress, but overall, no country is on track towards achieving all the UN SDGs. This paper aims to show the progress and commitment of the UAE towards UN SDGs. A qualitative research approach using a
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An integrated sustainability-management approach for universities Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2020-09-14 Tariq Umar
Sustainability has become a recognised important sector and a main concern in modern life. The attention towards sustainability was particularly increased when the UN set the target of achieving 17 Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. The role of universities cannot be ignored in promoting sustainability, but to play this role effectively, universities first need to be sustainable. This paper aims
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Fostering resilience-oriented thinking in engineering practice Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2020-09-14 Kristen MacAskill; Francesca O’Hanlon; Peter Guthrie; Juliet Mian
Round tables discussing the resilience of critical infrastructure systems held in the UK, the USA and New Zealand have provided insight into how organisations are changing the basis of planning and investment decisions to enhance resilience. The events convened stakeholders to explore how resilience is embraced in their sectors and to identify how to advance practice. The overarching premise was to
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Life-cycle assessment environmental sustainability in bridge design and maintenance Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2020-09-14 Teslim B Balogun; Adrienn Tomor; Jessica Lamond; Hazem Gouda; Colin A Booth
Interviews were undertaken with expert bridge designers to reveal their opinions on environmental considerations and the possibility of integrating life-cycle assessment into the bridge design process. Bridge designers were generally found to consider that the need for the bridge, access for future maintenance, use of quality materials, longevity, cost savings and sustainability are matters more important
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Towards Sustainable Informal Settlements: A Toolkit for Community-Led Upgrading in Durban, South Africa Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2020-09-07 Maria Christina Georgiadou; Claudia Loggia; Iwona Bisaga; Priti Parikh
Across sub-Saharan Africa, 238 million people live in slums or informal settlements. Due to rapid urbanisation and population growth, informal settlements have become a major challenge in the urban...
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Assessment of Building Energy Efficiency Standards Based on Fuzzy Evaluation Algorithm Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2020-09-01 Jingjing Wang; Yurong Zhang; Yuanfeng Wang; Lin Gu
Building energy efficiency (BEE) is regarded as the key sector in the world for addressing climate change and energy problems, since buildings consume around one-third of global energy and produce ...
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Corporate Social Responsibility and Construction Design Briefs; International Case Studies Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2020-09-01 Tarig Z Y Ahmed; Duanne Gilmore; Paul Jaffe; Yuhei Nakajima; Sebastian Macmillan
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is an increasingly significant area of focus for company operations in a wide variety of economic sectors. Organisations committed to CSR go beyond regulatory ...
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Construction Waste in India: A Structural Equation Model to Identification of Causes Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2020-09-01 Swarna Swetha Kolaventi; Hikmatullah Momand; Tezeswi Tadepalli,; M V N Siva Kumar
Construction industries are bulk generators of waste globally; improper management leads to environmental catastrophes. This paper identifies the significant factors through exploratory factor anal...
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A Genetic Algorithm-Based Envelope Design Optimization for Residential Buildings Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2020-09-01 Semih Caglayan; Sadik Yigit; Beliz Ozorhon; Gulbin Ozcan-Deniz
National energy standards of countries worldwide require a wide range of measures to be used in energy policies. It has become a challenge to fulfil different measures of building envelope design o...
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The newest public transport system applied to turbo roundabouts Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2020-09-01 Tiziana Campisi; Antonino Canale; Giovanni Tesoriere; Marko Renčelj
An integrated study based on the development of road infrastructure related to transport modes is one of the main methods to reduce both social and safety and pollution impacts. In this sense, opti...
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Corporate social responsibility and construction design briefs: international case studies Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2020-08-17 Tarig Z Y Ahmed; Duanne Gilmore; Paul Jaffe; Yuhei Nakajima; Sebastian Macmillan
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is an increasingly significant area of focus for company operations in a wide variety of economic sectors. Organisations committed to CSR go beyond regulatory compliance and meeting their legal and economic duties, to take into account their broader social and environmental responsibilities. Almost all organisations operate in, and sometimes commission, buildings
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A genetic algorithm-based envelope design optimisation for residential buildings Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2020-08-17 Semih Caglayan; Sadik Yigit; Beliz Ozorhon; Gulbin Ozcan-Deniz
National energy standards of countries worldwide require a wide range of measures to be used in energy policies. It has become a challenge to fulfil different measures of building envelope design optimisation through enhancement of energy conservation. To overcome this challenge, this study proposes an optimisation model for determining the optimum envelope design of a reference building in four climate
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China’s building energy efficiency standards assessment based on fuzzy evaluation algorithm Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2020-08-17 Jingjing Wang; Yurong Zhang; Yuanfeng Wang; Lin Gu
Building energy efficiency (BEE) is regarded as the key sector in the world for addressing climate change and energy problems, since buildings consume around one-third of global energy and produce a substantial amount of greenhouse gas emissions. It is important to utilise BEE standards (BEESs) to ensure that cost-effective energy efficiency opportunities are incorporated into new and existing buildings
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Construction waste in India: a structural equation model for identification of causes Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2020-08-17 Swarna Swetha Kolaventi; Hikmatullah Momand; Tezeswi Tadepalli,; M V N Siva Kumar
Construction industries are bulk generators of waste globally; improper management leads to environmental catastrophes. This paper identifies the significant factors through exploratory factor analysis and presents a novel approach to determining the causal relationships of various factors that lead to waste generation at construction sites by structural equation modelling. The analysis identifies
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The newest public transport system applied to turbo roundabouts Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2020-08-17 Tiziana Campisi; Antonino Canale; Giovanni Tesoriere; Marko Renčelj
An integrated study based on the development of road infrastructure related to transport modes is one of the main methods to reduce both social and safety and pollution impacts. In this sense, optimal planning aims to reduce the use of private vehicles and reduce pollutant emissions and accidents. In general, the most successful cities have been those where different types of interventions have been
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Influence of Agglomeration and Selection Effects on Chinese Construction Industry Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2020-08-18 Jingxiao Zhang; Yuhuan Zhang; Simon P Philbin; Pablo Ballesteros-Pérez; You Ouyang; Jiawei Cheng
The determination of whether market size can influence industrial agglomeration or selection is an important topic in economic development. To analyse the differential economic development of the construction industry under different market sizes, this research analyses the employment density of China’s provinces and their Total factor productivity (TFP). It also analyses whether the difference in
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Adapting Futures Scenarios to Study Household Energy Demand Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2020-08-01 Miquel Banchs-Piqué; David J Hutchinson; Victor M Becerra; Mark Gaterell
Greenhouse gas emissions originating from the built environment play a significant role towards climate change. Carefully planning the future of the building sector is key to mitigating these emiss...
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A Hybrid Methodology to Map Informal Settlements in Durban, South Africa Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2020-08-01 Claudia Loggia; Viloshin Govender
Currently, given the rapid growth and implementation of inadequate planning policies in African cities, the gap between formal and informal urbanisation is becoming increasingly evident. Spontaneou...
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Deciphering the Link between Procurement Systems and Sustainable Building Success Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2020-08-01 Ziwei Tang; S Thomas Ng; Martin Skitmore
Sustainable buildings are regarded as one of the most effective approaches to saving resources, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting sustainable development. In the absence of prior res...
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Environmental Regulation and Green Productivity of the Construction Industry in China Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2020-07-30 Jingxiao Zhang; Si Pu; Simon P Philbin; Hui Li; Martin Skitmore; Pablo Ballesteros-Pérez
There are few studies analyzing whether different types of environmental regulation have differential impacts on the efficiency of the construction industry. Using 2012-2016 panel data from 30 provinces in China, the green total factor productivity (GTFP) of the construction industry is measured with a global Malmquist Luenberger productivity index based on the epsilon measure (EBM-GML) model. Thereafter
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Eco-Mechanical Performance of Binary and Ternary Cement Blends Containing Fly Ash and Slag Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2020-07-15 Mohammed K H Radwan; Chiu Chuen Onn; Kim Hung Mo; Soon Poh Yap; Chee Guan Ng; Sumiani Yusoff
It is becoming more common to partially replace cement with supplementary cementitious materials, which in turn influences the mechanical performance and environment impact of the resulting mortar ...
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Deciphering the link between procurement systems and sustainable building success in Hong Kong Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2020-07-14 Ziwei Tang; S Thomas Ng; Martin Skitmore
Sustainable buildings are regarded as one of the most effective approaches to saving resources, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting sustainable development. In the absence of prior research, Delphi as a group model-building approach for building a system dynamics model is appropriate for capturing the knowledge of construction professionals to identify the relationship between procurement
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Life-cycle assessment of carbon dioxide emissions of asphalt pavements in China Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2020-07-14 Yingli Huang; Zhenhua Qiao; Ying Zhang; Haitao Zhang
An evaluation system has been established for assessing carbon dioxide emissions associated with asphalt pavement construction in China. As described in this paper, the system is based on the European driving force–pressure–state–impact–response model and uses the analytic hierarchy process combined with subjective and objective weighting and the comprehensive index method. It shows that state, response
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Adapting futures scenarios to study UK household energy demand Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2020-07-14 Miquel Banchs-Piqué; David J Hutchinson; Victor M Becerra; Mark Gaterell
Greenhouse gas emissions originating from the built environment play a significant role towards climate change. Carefully planning the future of the building sector is key to mitigating these emissions. Addressing this problem by using a predictive approach may miss possible futures that cannot be anticipated. Using explorative scenarios to perform futures analysis helps widen the range of futures
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A hybrid methodology to map informal settlements in Durban, South Africa Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2020-07-14 Claudia Loggia; Viloshin Govender
Currently, given the rapid growth and implementation of inadequate planning policies in African cities, the gap between formal and informal urbanisation is becoming increasingly evident. Spontaneous and unplanned settlements are home to more than half the urban population in Africa, where lost and forgotten spaces within cities are claimed by the urban poor as their ‘right to the city’. This study
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Climate-Related Financial Disclosure and the Property and Construction Sector Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2020-07-03 Renard Y J Siew
Businesses around the are being asked to be more open about climate-change risks by adopting the best-practice guidelines of the international Task Force for Climate-related Financial Disclosures. ...
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Case study: measuring sustainability in a Malaysian property and construction company Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2020-05-18 Renard Y J Siew
The property and construction sector is known to be a laggard in the adoption of sustainability practices, possibly due to its fragmented nature. Yet there is an increasing demand from key stakeholders, such as institutional investors, as well as civil society, for greater transparency on sustainability disclosures. This paper highlights a case study conducted in a publicly listed Malaysian property
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Experimental investigation of eco-friendly concrete utilising waste glass Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2020-05-18 Alireza Khaloo; Mohammad Mohammadhasani; Kamyar Faghihi
Concrete is one of the main structural materials used in the world; hence, improvement of the concrete mix design with respect to variable issues and requirements is of great importance. Moreover, environmental issues and waste materials have become major concerns these days. In this study, to move towards a more sustainable and eco-friendly construction industry, recycled waste glasses were used as
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The net greenhouse gas impact of the Jubilee line extension in London, UK Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2020-05-18 Shoshanna Saxe; Peter Guthrie
As cities work to reduce their total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the transportation sector is lagging, accounting for a growing percentage of total emissions in many cities. The provision of public transit, and specifically urban rail transit, is widely seen as a useful tool for reducing urban transportation GHG emissions. More research, however, is needed to understand the net impact of new metro
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Assessing the impact of infrastructure projects on global sustainable development goals Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2020-05-18 Paul Mansell; Simon P Philbin; Tim Broyd; Ian Nicholson
While the sustainability of civil infrastructure is critical to professionals, project owners, regulators, funding agencies and the public, little is done to link individual project sustainability to the UN’s 17 global sustainable development goals for 2030. This paper not only provides some answers, but also exposes many questions that need resolution by the infrastructure sector. Using empirical
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Stakeholder Perceptions of the Considerate Constructors Scheme in UK Construction Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2020-06-25 Greg Watts; Anthony Higham; Ali Alotaibi
The Considerate Constructors Scheme was introduced in 1997 to improve the image of the UK construction industry and has grown dramatically with over 6,000 construction and infrastructure projects registered valued at £43 billion. Whilst evidence exists that the industry’s image is improving, there is little research into the CCS perceptions of those tasked with the schemes delivery. It is not clear
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Environmental Assessment of Concrete Beams Strengthened with Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2020-06-18 Yurong Zhang; Tao Huang; Yuanfeng Wang; Junzhi Zhang; Jingjing Wang
As concerns grow over sustainable development, it is important to consider properly the environmental implications of using fibre-reinforced polymers to strengthen concrete structures. Since the lo...
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Assessing the Impact of Infrastructure Projects on Global Sustainable Development Goals Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2020-06-01 Paul Mansell; Simon P Philbin; Tim Broyd; Ian Nicholson
While the sustainability of civil infrastructure is critical to professionals, project owners, regulators, funding agencies and the public, little is done to link individual project sustainability ...
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A Study on Energy Saving Potential of University Campuses in Turkey Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2020-04-28 Yusuf Yildiz; Merve Koçyiğit
Due to the large number of buildings, energy consumption in the university campuses of Turkey may tend to increase over time. In this context, their potential energy savings need to be explored. Th...
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Optimal Selection of Roofing Solutions for Green Buildings: A Life-cycle Cost Perspective Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2020-02-01 I M Chethana S Illankoon; Vivian W Y Tam; Khoa N Le; Xiangyu Wang; Jiayuan Wang
Thermal insulation is a significant factor in building construction. As a result, Green Star in Australia requires building envelopes to be properly insulated. Further, green buildings require at least 15% above the required R-values (m2K/W) for achieving Green Star credit points. Thermal insulation of the roof depends on various factors such as insulation material, sarking material, air films and
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An Analysis into the Factors and Criteria Influencing the Success of Sustainable Building Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2020-02-01 Ziwei Tang; Shiu-tong Thomas Ng; Martin Skitmore
Success in sustainable building can help ease the adverse impact of climate change. For this reason, sustainable building is becoming a worldwide trend. While defining both critical success factors and success criteria is a prerequisite for achieving sustainable building success, very little studies have conducted to identify the factors and criteria influencing the success of sustainable building
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Delivering the Evenlode Natural Flood Management Pilot in the Thames through Partnership Working Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2019-09-01 Joanne Old; David McKnight; Richard Bennett; Roland Grzybek
Adapting to climate change is one of the major challenges facing the United Kingdom over the next century, including adapting to pressures on both people and the environment from increasing risk of flooding. This paper looks at a sustainable response which combines catchment wide considerations with community engagement to assess to what extent natural flood management (NFM) techniques might reduce
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A Method for Evaluating Flood Hazard, Vulnerability and Flood Risk of East Bangkok Plain Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2019-09-01 Tawatchai Tingsanchali; Yuddhana Keokhumcheng
A new method for estimating flood hazard is developed in this study for flat and low lying areas wherein floods have low flow velocity, large depth and long duration. The hazard was computed as a function of flood depth and duration, not only depth as in the past. The study area of 624 km2 in Bangkok suburban is divided into small grids, each of 200 m by 200 m. Because flood depth and duration have
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Health, Environmental and Travel Cost Impacts of Urban Cycling Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2019-04-01 Ronan Doorley; Vikram Pakrashi; Bidisha Ghosh
Cycling as a mode of transport avoids the negative external costs of driving such as air pollution, carbon emissions and noise and can also reduce the public health costs associated with physical inactivity. However, increased cycling may also have disadvantages such as increased exposure to air pollution and risk of traffic collisions. A number of studies have developed methods to quantify these health
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Performance enhancement of green concrete Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2018-06-01 G Venkata Suresh; J Karthikeyan
Several factors, such as energy-saving methodologies and techniques and improved use of materials, need to be considered for the development of sustainable construction materials. In the present wo...
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Sustainable alternative of structural concrete retaining tanks Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2018-05-01 Aimar Orbe; Eduardo Rojí; Jesús Cuadrado; Ramón Losada; Mikel Zubizarreta
The environmental footprint of the construction industry requires the quantification of new developments to appraise their sustainable contribution. Recent developments in relation to the merging of steel fibre reinforced concrete and self-compacting concrete reveal a promising concrete technology that requires extensive experimental studies to assess its benefits. In this study, a constructive analysis
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Preservation of foundation systems on railway upgrades Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2018-04-01 Manuel Neves; Chris Holt; Robert McConnell; George Marjane
The upgrade and improvement of existing railway lines across the UK has been and still is a priority of the existing administration, as they carry 50% more passengers than they did 10 years ago. In Scotland, the latest figures estimate a total investment of around £1 billion of enhancements within Control Period 5, which includes the Edinburgh–Glasgow Improvement Programme (Egip). This paper focuses
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Editorial Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2017-02-01 John Kaiser Calautit
This themed issue includes the selected papers from the proceedings of the seventh International Conference on Sustainability and Energy in Buildings 2015 (SEB15), which was successfully held in the vibrant city of Lisbon, Portugal and was organised by the Universidade Nova de Lisbon (New University of Lisbon) in partnership with KES International. Annually, the conference brings together researchers
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Do smart cities realise their potential for lower carbon dioxide emissions? Proc. Inst. Civ. Eng. Eng. Sustain. (IF 1.063) Pub Date : 2016-12-01 Marianna Cavada; Dexter V.L. Hunt; Chris D.F. Rogers
‘Smart cities’ embrace technologically based solutions as an enabler of efficient, affordable and more sustainable urban living in times of resource scarcity, persistent austerity and high-tech inn...