Enshassi, A; Ayash, A and Mohamed, S (2019) Energy management application in construction projects in the Gaza Strip, Palestine. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 24(1), pp. 1-21. ISSN 1823-6499
Abstract
This study explores the energy management criteria that local contracting firms operating in the Gaza Strip apply in construction processes. To achieve the objective of this study, a comprehensive review of the literature was conducted to identify the energy management application criteria followed by a structured questionnaire survey. The study showed that contracting organisations in the Gaza Strip do not strictly apply energy management to their projects, as many of these organisations have not considered energy issues seriously. The results showed that energy issues are not a predominant consideration of clients when the conditions and specifications for conventional local construction projects are being prepared. The findings of the survey provide useful knowledge to contractors and project managers in energy management requirements in order manage energy on construction projects. This study takes a novel perspective in the subject area as it is considered the first study to investigate energy management aspects in the local construction industry. The findings of this study will be valuable to construction practitioners in terms of saving energy and promote sustainable construction. Although this study is specific to Palestine, its results can be applicable to other developing countries. It is recommended to expand this study using qualitative method and involving other construction parties.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | application; construction; energy; environment; management |
| Index terms: | construction industry, Gaza Strip, energy management, Palestine, project manager, contracting organization, construction process, construction project, questionnaire, survey, qualitative method, construction practitioner, developing country, sustainable construction, specification |
| Subjects: | contractual condition, Geography, production management, sustainable construction, professional development, development economics, physical geography and landforms, industry analysis, building construction, practitioner, profession, data collection methods, research design and methodology, sustainability and energy |
| Topics: | Sustainability, Roles and Professions, Information Management, Research Practice, Geographical Context, Project Management, Contract Administration, Site Management, International Construction |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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