Li, Y.; Tai, S. and Tai, Z. (2024) Development of ANP-based greenness evaluation model of construction technologies in China. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 24(2), pp. 602-630. ISSN 1726-0531
Abstract
Purpose – Green construction is increasingly vital in promoting sustainability within the construction industry. The development and promotion of green construction technologies are central to this endeavor. However, existing evaluations mainly target building components, construction projects or certain construction processes. There is a notable absence of research into the greenness of construction technologies. Assessing the greenness of construction technologies is crucial for streamlining resource utilization and reducing waste. To address this gap, this study aims to establish a Greenness of Construction Technologies (GCT) evaluation model using the method of analytic network process (ANP). Design/methodology/approach – Green construction is increasingly vital in promoting sustainability within the construction industry. The development and promotion of green construction technologies are central to this endeavor. However, existing evaluations mainly target building components, construction projects or certain construction processes. There is a notable absence of research into the greenness of construction technologies. Assessing the greenness of construction technologies is crucial for streamlining resource utilization and reducing waste. To address this gap, this study establishes a GCT evaluation model using the method of ANP. Findings – Among the four formwork technologies of plastic, steel, plywood and wooden formwork, the plastic formwork exhibits the best performance in terms of environmental friendliness, economic and social effects, while facing issues like material wastage and low static strength. The results align with practical observations which validates the model's applicability. Originality/value – This research contributes to the field by introducing the concept of greenness into construction technology evaluation for the first time. The establishment of the GCT evaluation model promotes the adoption of green construction technologies and advances sustainable practices in the construction industry.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | ANP; construction technology; evaluation; greenness; l74 |
| Index terms: | construction industry, formwork, construction technology, plastic, sustainable practice, China, construction project, promotion, building component, resource utilization, construction process, analytic network process, streamlining, methodology |
| Subjects: | site logistics, materials science, production management, decision-making and optimization, digital engineering, building construction, architectural elements, research methods, Geography, management, industry analysis, sustainable practices |
| Topics: | Design Practice, Business Strategy, Engineering Principles, Construction Technology, Human Resources, Sustainability, Project Management, Research Practice, Digital Applications, Site Management, Geographical Context |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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