scholarly journals Control Dust Pollution on Construction Sites: What Governments Do in China?

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 2945 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinding Xing ◽  
Kunhui Ye ◽  
Jian Zuo ◽  
Weiyan Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Technological Innovation ◽  
Dust Control ◽  
Sustainable Construction ◽  
Construction Sites ◽  
Dust Pollution ◽  
Dust Emissions ◽  
The Public ◽  
Free Construction ◽  
Comprehensive Examination

Dust pollution is a key issue that contractors ought to address in the sphere of sustainable construction. Governments on behalf of the public assume part of the responsibilities for minimizing dust emissions on construction sites. However, the measures that are useful for governments to fulfill such a responsibility have not been explored explicitly in previous studies. The aim of this research is to map out China’s practices in this area with the intention of filling the knowledge gap. Using a combination of research methods, five categories of governmental measures are proposed: technological, economic, supervisory, organizational, and assessment-based. Data from 37 major cities in China are collected for analysis. While the proposed categories of measures are demonstrated in China, the data analysis results show that governments prefer technological and organizational measures, and institutional guarantees and technological innovation are a prerequisite for dust-free construction. This research provides a comprehensive examination of construction dust control from the perspective of governments, and it can assist governments in improving the performance of dust management in the construction context.

scholarly journals Mitigating Dust Pollution from Construction Activities: A Behavioural Control Perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (16) ◽  
pp. 9005
Author(s):  
Mekala Kaluarachchi ◽  
Anuradha Waidyasekara ◽  
Raufdeen Rameezdeen ◽  
Nicholas Chileshe
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
The Body ◽  
Dust Control ◽  
Sustainable Construction ◽  
Construction Sites ◽  
Dust Pollution ◽  
Personal Norms ◽  
Dust Generation

Construction sites constitute major sources of pollutants creating negative impacts on the environment. Sustainable construction aims at mitigating these negative externalities while promoting economic and social outcomes. Dust pollution in construction sites is an invisible hazard, which is often ignored as little more than a nuisance. Although behavioral control is a popular way of preventing dust generation, past research has paid little attention to worker behavior regarding dust mitigation. This study aims to test a model that predicts intentions to alter the conduct of workers towards dust control in construction activities. This study adopted a questionnaire survey design with construction participants in Sri Lanka, using structural equation modelling to test several hypotheses based on the Norm Activation Model. The results proved that awareness of consequences and ascription of responsibility could have a positive impact on personal norms, which in turn could influence the behavior of site employees. The study also provided new insights on employees’ awareness of dust hazards, their sense of responsibility for its control, and the importance of their company. Policymakers and practitioners are recommended to pay more attention to how to harness worker’s support to mitigate dust pollution, and construction companies should initiate educational campaigns to raise awareness about environmental impacts, to influence personal norms of the workers in building sites. This research contributes to the body of knowledge by enhancing our understanding of factors influencing employees’ dust control behavior.

IN SEARCH OF ALTERNATIVE AWARDING CRITERIA

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernhard Bauer ◽  
Johannes Wall ◽  
Detlef Heck
Keyword(s):  
Price Competition ◽  
Public Procurement ◽  
Sustainable Construction ◽  
Technical Equipment ◽  
Construction Site ◽  
Site Management ◽  
Construction Sites ◽  
The Public ◽  
Acquisition Costs ◽  
New Criteria

In Austria, the public procurement of construction works is mainly based on two different types-the lowest acquisition costs and the most economically advantageous tender. The first one only considers the price, which means, that the contract is awarded to the bidder with the cheapest price. The other principle refers to the most economically advantageous tender, which has to be chosen for projects that exceed a certain overall tender value or are related to projects with higher complexity. This principle focuses on considering other awarding factors besides the price, but it often fails its purpose due to the lower weighting of these issues. Over the last years the market has not expanded very much, therefore there is a lot of competition related to the lowest price, which results in inadequate quality and opens up the field for further claims. In order to end the tense price competition among the competitors and to increase the quality of the projects, new criteria with serious weighting will be needed and to fulfill the most economically advantageous tender and supporting the focus on construction quality. Even though there are acknowledged guidelines dealing with environmental aspects of construction sites, like the RUMBA guideline (Richtlinien für umweltfreundliche Baustellenabwicklung-Guidelines for Sustainable Construction Site Management). However aspects of sustainability are no common standard within construction processes. To capture the common standards of sustainable measures on construction sites, and the industries’ understanding for environmental topics, research on experts in the field was done. Based on the authors’ acknowledgements, the paper targets the aspects of an environmental friendly construction site and introduces new criteria for the awarding process, and mentions some of the findings such as the “technical equipment expertise” or “sustainable construction site management”.

scholarly journals Schnëssen. Surveying language dynamics in Luxembourgish with a mobile research app

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (s1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathalie Entringer ◽  
Peter Gilles ◽  
Sara Martin ◽  
Christoph Purschke
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Participatory Research ◽  
Picture Naming ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
First Year ◽  
The Public ◽  
Audio Recordings ◽  
Research Platform ◽  
Interactive Map

Abstract The mobile app Schnëssen establishes a digital and participatory research platform to collect data on present-day spoken Luxembourgish through crowdsourcing and to present the results of data analysis to the general public. Users can participate in different kinds of audio recording tasks (translation, picture naming, reading, question) as well as in sociolinguistic surveys. All audio recordings are accessible to the public via an interactive map, which allows the participants to explore variation in Luxembourgish themselves. In the first year of data collection, roughly 210.000 recordings have be collected covering numerous variation phenomena on all linguistic levels. Additionally, over 2800 sociolinguistic questionnaires have been filled out. Compiling such amounts of data, the Schnëssen app represents the largest research corpus of spoken Luxembourgish.

Impact of dust on health of on-site construction workers – a case study

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gauri Mohan ◽  
Annie Sonia Xavier
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Residential Building ◽  
Dust Control ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Construction Equipment ◽  
Dust Pollution ◽  
Building Site ◽  
Many Sources

The rate of air pollution is becoming a cause for worldwide concern because of its substantial increase. Different sources like combustion of fuels, release of smoke from industries etc are responsible for the pollution of air. The construction industry is a major contributor to air pollution in the form of dust. Most of the activities involved in the completion of a construction project contribute to the generation of dust in one way or another. There are many sources of dust in a construction site like the use of construction equipment, transportation activities etc. the dust thus generated can ill effects as well. But, the problem of dust pollution is not addressed properly mainly because of the lack of awareness in this area. Proper identification of sources of dust in sites, its health impacts etc can help generate awareness and also help in implementing control measures. This can help reduce dust pollution on site. Here, a residential building site is taken for the case study. A questionnaire survey is conducted for the workers to identify the negative impacts construction dust has and also to determine the most common dust control measures employed in site. Keywords—air pollution, construction activities, construction equipment, questionnaire survey, dust control

scholarly journals History, Stigma, and Adiluhung Values Reyog Obyog (Cultural Studies in Indonesia)

2021 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
pp. 995-1002
Author(s):  
Rido Kurnianto, Nurul Iman, Sigit Dwi Laksana
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Data Reduction ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Performance Model ◽  
Historical Aspect ◽  
Data Presentation ◽  
The Public ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Depth Interviews

This study aims to describe Reyog Ponorogo from the historical aspect, the negative stigma that has accompanied its development, and local wisdom that spreads to all its components. This problem is studied using a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques using in-depth interviews with data collection tools is the researcher himself as a key instrument. The data analysis technique used in this research is descriptive analytical with the process of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The findings of this study are as follows; (1) Reyog Obyog is an important and inseparable part of Reyog Ponorogo. In fact, it is very possible that Reyog Obyog is the origin of the Reyog Ponorogo which has developed and is known to the public today; (2) Reyog Obyog performance model which tends to be free, not bound by standards, is performed in the audience and is predominantly filled with entertainment, in its development various negative stigmas have emerged in the community, namely eroticism, drunkenness, and mystical performance rituals; (3) The Reyog Obyog has a great value in the form of a noble life guidance which is strategic enough to be used as a medium for building civilization.

scholarly journals Strategi Humas Universitas Negeri Makassar Dalam Meningkatkan Citra Positif Masyarakat

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 99
Author(s):  
Risma Niswaty ◽  
Sri Wulandari ◽  
Sirajuddin Saleh ◽  
Muh. Rizal S
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Public Relations ◽  
Mutual Understanding ◽  
State University ◽  
Data Presentation ◽  
The Public ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Using Data

This study aims to determine the public relations strategy of Makassar State University in increasing the positive image of Makassar State University in the community. To find out these objectives, the researchers used a type of qualitative descriptive research. The informants in this study were as many as five people using data collection techniques carried out through observation, interviews and documentation. Data obtained from research results are processed using data analysis techniques consisting of data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. The results showed that Public Relations devised a strategy so that the function could run in accordance with the objectives of Makassar State University, among others, trying to create a conducive climate between institutions and the public in order to do persuasive and educative approaches to the public, trying to create two-way communication by disseminating information from institutions to public parties. educate and provide information, in order to create mutual understanding, respect, understanding and also strive to foster harmonious relations between organizations and various groups, both in and out relations to enhance cooperation. Public Relations seeks to socialize the Makassar State University mission to be accepted or received support from the public / public.

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