Includes bibliographical references (pages 184-205) and indexes.

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Cover -- Also available from Taylor and Francis -- Environmental Management in Construction -- Contents -- Tables -- Figures -- About the authors -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- List of abbreviations -- Chapter 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Overview -- 1.2 Objectives of the book -- 1.3 Organization of the book -- Chapter 2 E+: An integrative methodology -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Background -- 2.3 A questionnaire survey -- 2.4 Examinations -- 2.5 The E+ -- 2.6 Conclusions -- Chapter 3 Effective prevention at pre-construction stage -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 CPI method -- 3.3 Env. Plan method -- 3.4 An ANP model for demolition planning 1 -- 3.5 Conclusions and discussions -- Chapter 4 Effective control at construction stage -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Generation of construction wastes -- 4.3 Avoidable material wastes caused by workers -- 4.4 Incentive reward program -- 4.5 Implementation of IRP using bar-coding technology -- 4.6 IRP and quality-time assurance -- 4.7 Integration with GIS and GPS -- 4.8 Conclusions and discussions -- Chapter 5 Effective reduction at post-construction stage -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Background -- 5.3 Online waste exchange approach -- 5.4 Integrated TTS-based e-commerce -- 5.5 Webfill simulation -- 5.6 Conclusions -- Chapter 6 Knowledge-driven evaluation -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Background -- 6.3 The E+ -- 6.4 EM tools for the E+ -- 6.5 Experimental case studies -- 6.6 Future trends -- 6.7 Conclusions -- Appendix A A questionnaire about EMS application -- A.1 A covering letter -- A.2 Questionnaire -- Appendix B A decision-making model -- B.1 Introduction -- B.2 Probability Distributions of the C 5 C -- B.3 Linear relationships between the C 5 C and the A ISO 14 k -- B.4 Discriminant function for C 5 C and A ISO 14 k -- B.5 Validation -- B.6 Model application -- Appendix C Sample waste exchange websites -- Appendix D Webfill function menu -- Glossary -- References -- Collateral readings -- Author index -- Subject index.

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: a method to quantitatively evaluate and reduce pollution and hazards levels; a method to evaluate the environmental-consciousness of proposed construction plans; a method to reduce on-site construction wastes through an incentive reward programme; and a method to promote C and D waste exchange in the local construction industry. 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.

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