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Sustainable Construction Management Practices and Productivity

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

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 October 2023) | Viewed by 42246

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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 a new Special Issue “Sustainable Construction Management Practices and Productivity” of the journal Sustainability.

Sustainable construction aims at incorporating sustainable development concepts into conventional construction practices (Matar et al., 2008). Thus, sustainable construction can be achieved by implementing sustainable development principles and practices in the construction industry (Shi et al., 2012). 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 were not carried out. Therefore, this Special Issue will identify and prioritize sustainable construction practices that help to increase 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). Constr. 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. Constr. Manag. Econ. 2012, 30, 425–440.

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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Development of the Diversity Concept for the Construction Sector: A Bibliometric Analysis
by Yuvaraj Dhanasekar, Kaliyaperumal Sugirthamani Anandh and Mariusz Szóstak
Sustainability 2023, 15(21), 15424; https://doi.org/10.3390/su152115424 - 30 Oct 2023
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The significance of a diverse workforce in organizations has been increasingly recognized over the past two decades due to its substantial impact on both organizational and employee performance. This study conducted a bibliometric analysis of research articles on workforce diversity in the construction [...] Read more.
The significance of a diverse workforce in organizations has been increasingly recognized over the past two decades due to its substantial impact on both organizational and employee performance. This study conducted a bibliometric analysis of research articles on workforce diversity in the construction sector using the Scopus and Web of Science databases. A total of 197 articles were included in the review, revealing a marked increase in research on diversity in the construction industry, with 147 articles published between 2011–2023 compared to 50 articles between 2000–2010. The University of New South Wales emerged as the most productive institution with eleven articles, followed by Loughborough University with eight articles and Universidad De Sevilla with seven articles. This study found that 459 authors contributed to the production of 197 articles. This study underscores the critical importance of diversity in the construction sector and calls for further research to devise effective diversity management strategies. It contributes to the literature by being the first bibliometric review of its kind in this sector, offering valuable insights for researchers, policymakers, and industry practitioners. It enhances our understanding of the existing literature and helps identify potential avenues for future research. This original contribution to the field is expected to stimulate further scholarly discourse and practical advancements in managing workforce diversity in the construction industry. Full article
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Relationship between Job Satisfaction and Employee Performance in the Construction Industry of Pakistan
by Aftab Hameed Memon, Shabir Hussain Khahro, Nafees Ahmed Memon, Zubair Ahmed Memon and Ahmed Mustafa
Sustainability 2023, 15(11), 8699; https://doi.org/10.3390/su15118699 - 27 May 2023
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Organizations focus on human resources to improve performance as a result of high global competition and a dynamic business environment. In today’s competitive environment, employee performance and job satisfaction are critical to the achievement of a company’s goals. Job satisfaction is an organization’s [...] Read more.
Organizations focus on human resources to improve performance as a result of high global competition and a dynamic business environment. In today’s competitive environment, employee performance and job satisfaction are critical to the achievement of a company’s goals. Job satisfaction is an organization’s unnoticed success. Employee performance and job satisfaction are powerful tools that help in continuously developing and improving organizational performance to achieve strategic objectives. Job satisfaction is critical to the overall productivity of any given industry. Job satisfaction is important for both the employer and the employee. According to studies, employers greatly benefit from satisfied employees because they are more productive. One of the most important goals of a company is to maximize employee performance to achieve those goals. As a result, the focus of this study was on identifying the factors of job satisfaction and employee performance. It also evaluated the relationship between job satisfaction and employee performance in Pakistani construction projects. A detailed literature review was used to identify various factors, which were then shortlisted based on their relevance to the Pakistani construction industry by interviewing ten experienced practitioners. Totals of 11 job satisfaction and eight employee performance parameters were discovered. In total, 85 samples were collected as part of the data collection process via a questionnaire survey and statistically analyzed using multiple regression analysis. According to the results, all of the models have a high ability to compute the increase in employee performance criteria via the predicting variables. The overall models are significant because a value less than 0.05 indicates that they are. The study’s findings will assist practitioners in understanding the critical criteria that will increase employer satisfaction and improve performance. Full article
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Development of Stakeholder Engagement Strategies to Improve Sustainable Construction Implementation Based on Lean Construction Principles in Indonesia
by Alvin Baskoro Adhi and Fadhilah Muslim
Sustainability 2023, 15(7), 6053; https://doi.org/10.3390/su15076053 - 31 Mar 2023
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Stakeholder management has an important role in the success of the project because the strategies, plans, methods, and processes for stakeholders greatly determine the success of sustainable construction implementation. Lean construction is one of the principles in implementing sustainable construction by maximizing value [...] Read more.
Stakeholder management has an important role in the success of the project because the strategies, plans, methods, and processes for stakeholders greatly determine the success of sustainable construction implementation. Lean construction is one of the principles in implementing sustainable construction by maximizing value and minimizing waste to increase productivity. This study aims to analyze the stakeholder engagement assessment matrix in lean construction, analyze the drivers and barriers in lean construction, and develop stakeholder engagement strategies to improve the implementation of sustainable lean construction. For this study, a questionnaire survey with 61 respondents was used. The data analysis method uses the Certainty Index, RII, Fuzzy AHP, and Fuzzy-TOPSIS. The findings of this research show that there are engagement gaps among stakeholders such as owners, contractors, consultants, subcontractors, architects, the government, local governments, and NGOs. There is no engagement gap between project suppliers and investors. The highest barrier to implementing sustainable lean construction is a lack of knowledge and skills in using lean tools and principles, while the highest driver to implement sustainable lean construction is improved time efficiency and process standardization. The best strategy for increasing stakeholder engagement is by having governments develop regulations and standardize green and sustainable materials. Full article
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Determination of Green Building Awareness: A Study in Turkey
by Abdullah Emre Keleş, Ecem Önen and Jarosław Górecki
Sustainability 2022, 14(19), 11943; https://doi.org/10.3390/su141911943 - 22 Sep 2022
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The building sector is the world’s most significant energy consumer. In addition to that, water consumption and increased waste are some of the most significant issues. Owing to the need to find a solution to this problem, the concept of green buildings has [...] Read more.
The building sector is the world’s most significant energy consumer. In addition to that, water consumption and increased waste are some of the most significant issues. Owing to the need to find a solution to this problem, the concept of green buildings has emerged. Green buildings are building types that consume less energy and are constructed with recyclable materials, in harmony with nature. The adoption of the concept of green building in societies is very important in this regard. This study aimed to understand the awareness level of people about green buildings. Its scope was to determine the level of awareness of people living in buildings with and without an energy identity certificate in Adana. The results were created in Microsoft Excel, and the survey questions were measured using SPSS. Data analysis was performed by the WEKA tool using the association rule mining method. According to the result, most of the participants did not have sufficient information about the subjects. The results show that nowadays, most people do not understand this building type and what it means to the next generation. Full article
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Circulating the E-Waste Recovery from the Construction and Demolition Industries: A Review
by Shahjadi Hisan Farjana, Tatenda Miriam Mungombe, Hasith Madhumahda Kahanda Gamage, Anmol Sarfraj Rajwani, Olubukola Tokede and Mahmud Ashraf
Sustainability 2023, 15(16), 12435; https://doi.org/10.3390/su151612435 - 16 Aug 2023
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E-waste or electronic waste uses electrical power from a power cord/plug/battery. Construction and demolition (C&D) industries use various electronic components such as cables, switches, sockets, electrical heat pumps, air conditioning systems, and solar panels, which become e-waste at the end-of-life-cycle stages. E-waste contains [...] Read more.
E-waste or electronic waste uses electrical power from a power cord/plug/battery. Construction and demolition (C&D) industries use various electronic components such as cables, switches, sockets, electrical heat pumps, air conditioning systems, and solar panels, which become e-waste at the end-of-life-cycle stages. E-waste contains valuable metals/non-metals/plastics that are recoverable and recyclable. E-waste disposal is banned from landfills in Victoria (Australia), because of their toxic components that require an additional waste separation process to avoid considerable environmental emissions and costs of separation and safe disposal. This paper aims to review the alternative circularity scenarios for recoverable materials from e-waste the C&D industries. Alternative scenarios for e-waste handling and management originating from the C&D industries are assessed in the current study. We identify and assess the important circularity indicators and waste management steps that would drive towards the identification of future initiatives or policy development to increase the resource recovery from e-waste. The policies would help to advocate for policy development for the C&D industries’ e-wastes. Full article
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