Chen, Z; Li, H and Wong, C T C (2000) Environmental management of urban construction projects in China. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 126(4), pp. 320-324. ISSN 0733-9364
Abstract
This paper presents a systematic approach to environmental management of pollution and/or hazards caused by urban construction projects in China. It proposes a qualitative approach to assess and control the problem and a method to calculate the construction pollution index (CPI), which provides a quantitative measurement of pollution and/or hazards caused by the urban construction projects. Based on the analysis and discussions, the paper further proposes that major construction companies in China should obtain ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) certifications. By doing so, the construction companies can integrate the concept of environmental management into their construction management practice.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Index terms: | China, construction project, management practice, construction company, certification, environmental management system, ISO, environmental management, qualitative approach, pollution |
| Subjects: | control systems, organization, standards development, Geography, production management, sustainability assessment, management, research methods, administrative processes, environmental health |
| Topics: | Quality Management, Contract Administration, Business Strategy, Geographical Context, Project Management, Research Practice, Sustainability |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCA |
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