Contents
Acknowledgements iii
Abstract iv
List of figures v
List of tables vi
List of abbreviations vii
1. Introduction 1
1.1. General 1
1.2. Background 2
1.3. Problem Statement 3
2. Research Design 5
2.1. Purpose Statement 5
2.2. Objective 5
2.3. Scope of Study 5
2.4. Methodology 6
2.4.1. Phase I- Identification of Sustainability Actions 7
2.4.2. Phase II- Data Collection 9
2.4.3. Phase III- Data Analysis 9
2.5. Research Schedule 10
3. Literature Review 11
3.1. General 11
3.2. Sustainability 11
3.3. Sustainability in Construction 13
3.4. Drivers of Sustainable Construction 15
3.5. Safety-related Sustainability Practices 15
4. Data Collection 22
4.1. Respondents 22
4.2. Questionnaire Survey 24
4.3. Case Study Background 24
5. Data Analysis and Results 27
5.1.General 27
5.2.Survey Analysis 27
5.3. Case Study Analysis 39
5.3.1. Project Management 39
5.3.2. Contracting 39
5.3.3. Field Engineering 39
5.3.4. Site Facilities and Operations 40
5.3.5. Craft Labour Management 40
5.3.6. Material Management 40
5.3.7. Construction Equipment Management 40
5.3.8. Quality Management, Commissioning and Handover 41
5.4. Sustainability Drivers 41
6. Conclusion/ Summary 42
6.1. Conclusion 42
6.2. Limitations 43
6.3. Recommendations for Future Research 44
References 45
Annexures 49