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Sustainable Construction Management Practices and Productivity (2nd Edition)

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Engineering and Science".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (29 November 2024) | Viewed by 2423

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Argaw Gurmu

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School of Architecture and Built Environment, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC 3220, Australia
Interests: construction management practices; labour productivity; building defects; construction sustainability
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Dr. Muhammad Nateque Mahmood

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School of Architecture and Built Environment, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC 3220, Australia
Interests: sustainable construction; social sustainability in infrastructure; productivity in construction; asset management
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

It is our pleasure to announce this Special Issue of the journal Sustainability, entitled “Sustainable Construction Management Practices and Productivity (2nd Edition)”.

Sustainable construction aims to incorporate the concepts of sustainable development into conventional construction practices [1]. Thus, sustainable construction can be achieved by implementing sustainable development principles and practices in the construction industry [2]. On the other hand, the implementation of sustainable construction management practices could influence productivity in construction projects. However, thorough investigations of the effects of implementing sustainable construction practices on productivity in construction projects have not been carried out. Therefore, this Special Issue will identify and prioritize sustainable construction practices that help to enhance productivity and achieve sustainability in the built environment.

This Special Issue aims to explore sustainable construction practices and investigate their influence on the productivity of construction projects. The topics of this Special Issue are categorized under ‘applications of sustainability’, which is one of the broader topics included in the scope of the journal of Sustainability.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

  • Green construction management practices;
  • Sustainable construction management strategies;
  • Framework for sustainable construction;
  • Sustainable construction practices;
  • Decision-making models for sustainable construction management;
  • The effects of sustainable construction practices on labour productivity in construction;
  • Modelling the relationship between sustainable construction management practices and productivity.

References:

  1. Matar, M.M.; Georgy, M.E.; Ibrahim, M.E. Sustainable construction management: introduction of the operational context space (OCS). Manag. Econ. 2008, 26, 261–275.
  2. Shi, Q.; Zuo, J.; Zillante, G. Exploring the management of sustainable construction at the programme level: a Chinese case study. Manag. Econ. 2012, 30, 425–440.

The first edition can be found here:
https://www.mdpi.com/journal/sustainability/special_issues/prac_prod

Dr. Argaw Gurmu
Dr. Muhammad Nateque Mahmood
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • sustainable construction
  • productivity
  • green construction
  • construction management practices

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A Novel Framework for Estimation of the Maintenance and Operation Cost in Construction Projects: A Step Toward Sustainable Buildings
by Maher Abuhussain and Ahmad Baghdadi
Sustainability 2024, 16(23), 10441; https://doi.org/10.3390/su162310441 - 28 Nov 2024
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Building maintenance and operation costs represent a significant portion of the life cycle costs (LCC) of construction projects. The accurate estimation of these costs is essential for ensuring the long-term sustainability and financial efficiency of buildings. This study aims to develop a novel [...] Read more.
Building maintenance and operation costs represent a significant portion of the life cycle costs (LCC) of construction projects. The accurate estimation of these costs is essential for ensuring the long-term sustainability and financial efficiency of buildings. This study aims to develop a novel framework for predicting maintenance and operation costs in construction projects by integrating an emotional artificial neural network (EANN). Unlike traditional models that rely on linear regression or static machine learning, the EANN dynamically adapts its learning through synthetic emotional feedback mechanisms and advanced optimization techniques. The research collected input data from 313 experts in the field of building management and construction in Ha’il, Saudi Arabia, through a comprehensive questionnaire. The integration of expert opinions with advanced machine learning techniques contributes to the innovative approach, providing more reliable and adaptive cost predictions. The proposed EANN model was then compared with a classic artificial neural network (ANN) model to evaluate its performance. The results indicate that the EANN model achieved an R2 value of 0.85 in training and 0.81 in testing for buildings aged 0 to 10 years, significantly outperforming the ANN model, which achieved R2 values of 0.78 and 0.72, respectively. Additionally, the Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE) for the EANN model was 1.57 in training and 1.60 in testing, lower than the ANN’s RMSE values of 1.82 and 1.90. These findings show that the superior capability of the EANN model in estimating maintenance and operation costs.. This led to more accurate long-term maintenance cost projections, reduced budgeting uncertainty, and enhanced decision-making reliability for building managers. Full article
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Integrating Lean Construction with Sustainable Construction: Drivers, Dilemmas and Countermeasures
by Yunxin Chen, Dong Qiu and Xiaomin Chen
Sustainability 2024, 16(21), 9387; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16219387 - 29 Oct 2024
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Sustainable construction (SC) has become a primary objective of the building and construction industry due to the growing demand for reduced environmental impacts and more efficient resource use. Simultaneously, lean construction (LC), which focuses on minimizing waste and maximizing productivity, offers an opportunity [...] Read more.
Sustainable construction (SC) has become a primary objective of the building and construction industry due to the growing demand for reduced environmental impacts and more efficient resource use. Simultaneously, lean construction (LC), which focuses on minimizing waste and maximizing productivity, offers an opportunity to achieve greater sustainability in the construction process. This study explores the integration of LC and SC through a systematic literature review, employing VOSviewer software for quantitative analysis alongside qualitative analysis in conjunction with a comprehensive literature review. The findings reveal substantial synergies between LC and SC, including cost savings, waste reduction, and enhanced safety. However, challenges such as cost conflicts, environmental trade-offs, and worker welfare concerns act as barriers to effective integration. To address these challenges, this study proposes leveraging dynamic capabilities (DCs)—such as change management, organizational learning, organizational flexibility, and continuous improvement and innovation—as strategies for the successful integration of LC and SC. These insights contribute to academic research and industry practice, providing a practical framework for integrating LC and SC to improve sustainability and efficiency in construction projects. Full article
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