ISO 14001 and design for the environment: A strategy for proactive design in building design, construction and renovation

The amount of construction waste (CW) at building sites is highly variable, for instance the CW generation index ranges between 50-300 dm3 per square meters of gross floor area. Today there is still a lack of knowledge about variables (building design, construction process, construction technologies, etc.) affecting the CW generation. The objective of this paper is to analyse the influence of multi-storey building design and some construction processes on the CW generation indexes. The CW generation was analysed for two groups of buildings with two different construction processes; one with plumbing and electric services installed inside the masonry element and the other with plumbing and electric services installed onto the masonry element and covered with water-resistant drywall system (reducing the construction waste generation). The gross floor area directly affects the amount of executed construction works in a building site. Since the most important works (concrete, masonry and cladding) for CW generation is related to gross floor area, gross floor of buildings is also directly related to CW generation. For buildings with gross area varying from 20,000 to 80,000 m2, there is a reduction of approximately 18% of construction waste only changing the plumbing and electric services installation system, from embedded in the masonry element to installed onto the masonry element and covered with water-resistant drywall system.

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Use Of BIM In SLLC “Latvian State Roads” For Process Managment

IOP Conference Series Materials Science and Engineering ◽

10.1088/1757-899x/1202/1/012045 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 1202 (1) ◽

pp. 012045

Author(s):

Zigmārs Krūmiņš ◽

Juris Smirnovs ◽

Valentina Āmare ◽

Roberts Auziņš

Keyword(s):

Enterprise Resource Planning ◽

Resource Planning ◽

Building Design ◽

Customer Relationship ◽

Design Stage ◽

The European Union ◽

Technology Application ◽

Warranty Period ◽

Financial Benefits ◽

Design Construction

Abstract BIM is an integrated set of building design, construction and management processes, technologies and regulations that allow all parties involved to jointly design, build and manage a building in a digital environment. In Europe, a common approach to the use and adaptation of technologies is currently being developed with the aim of providing a common regulatory framework that would promote the efficiency of technology application between the countries of the European Union. The use of BIM technologies is based on economic (financial) benefits. The financial benefits are estimated in the long run, and the main factors for financial savings are productivity and quality, which can be achieved by applying BIM technology and appropriate processes during the construction cycle (design, construction and management). Studies show that savings can reach up to 10% of construction costs. Currently underway is the process of implementing and configuring the Microsoft Dynamics platform for processing and using work information of SJSC "Latvian State Roads" (LSR). Microsoft Dynamics is a line of enterprise resource planning and customer relationship management software. In general, LSR intends to use the system in the following stages of the construction cycle: • Design stage • Construction procurement stage • Construction stage • Warranty period Microsoft Dynamic has both pros and cons for processing LSR information. Only after full implementation it will be possible to assess the effectiveness of this platform. Objective of the article is to explore how the use of BIM can improve the LSR work process and what happening at this moment in LSR.

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PROSPECTS FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF BIM-TECHNOLOGIES

Architecture, Construction, Transport ◽

10.31660/2782-232x-2021-2-58-63 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 58-63

Author(s):

Valeriya Yu. Gulik ◽

Keyword(s):

Construction Industry ◽

Performance Indicators ◽

Building Information Modeling ◽

Building Design ◽

Information Modeling ◽

Competitive Advantages ◽

New Approach ◽

Construction Companies ◽

Building Information ◽

Design Construction

Building Information Modeling (BIM) has revolutionized the construction industry. Currently, it is impossible to imagine the industry without this fundamentally new approach to building design and working with documentation. The integration of design, construction, approval and monitoring processes through BIM is an effective way to improve the economic, environmental and other key performance indicators of construction companies, and thus increase their competitive advantages. However, it is too early to talk about the widespread transition of industry organizations to BIM. This article describes the advantages of information modeling technologies and the complexity of their implementation in the workflow.

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The Role Of Feedback in low Carbon Building Design, Construction and Management

A Handbook of Sustainable Building Design and Engineering ◽

10.1201/9781315172026-32 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 445-455

Author(s):

Craig Robertson ◽

Dejan Mumovic

Keyword(s):

Building Design ◽

Low Carbon ◽

Design Construction

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Goals and Operation of Green Building

Applied Mechanics and Materials ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.438-439.1706 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 438-439 ◽

pp. 1706-1709 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Zhi Jun Zhang

Keyword(s):

Life Cycle ◽

Green Building ◽

Building Design ◽

Design Team ◽

Sustainable Building ◽

Environmentally Responsible ◽

Close Cooperation ◽

Construction Operation ◽

Building Practice ◽

Design Construction

Green building, also known as green construction or sustainable building, refers to a structure and using process that is environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a buildings life-cycle from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation and demolition. This requires close cooperation of design team, architects, engineers, and client at all project stages. The green building practice expands and complements the classical building design concerns of economy, utility, durability and comfort.

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Managing sustainability efforts in building design, construction, consulting, and facility management firms

Engineering Construction & Architectural Management ◽

10.1108/ecam-07-2016-0165 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 24 (6) ◽

pp. 1040-1050 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Nathália de Paula ◽

David Arditi ◽

Silvio Melhado

Keyword(s):

Environmental Sustainability ◽

Financial Management ◽

Construction Projects ◽

Management Practices ◽

Building Design ◽

Facility Management ◽

Sustainable Building ◽

Content Type ◽

The Usa ◽

Design Construction

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate sustainability efforts in the managerial processes of design, consulting, construction, and facility management firms and to identify the differences between these parties. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire survey was administered to design, consulting, construction, and facility management firms in the USA to seek information about the state of sustainability efforts in these firms relative to strategic planning, marketing, business management, financial management, organizational structure, and people management. χ2 tests were performed on the data collected to determine if statistically significant differences exist between the project participants relative to sustainability efforts. Findings Sustainability efforts are related to a firm’s strategic positioning, reputation and experience, and hiring/employment policies, while profit margins are not higher in sustainable projects compared to traditional projects. Statistically significant differences were detected in three of the six items investigated, indicating conflicting interests among the parties. Research limitations/implications The study’s limitation is that it is limited to sustainability efforts in the USA. Practical implications It is concluded that sustainability demands have changed the nature of design, construction, and operation of buildings in ways that deserve special attention on the part of all parties involved. Originality/value The firms that participate in building construction projects need to adopt management practices that accommodate sustainable building design, construction, and operation in order to remain competitive in a market where demand for environmental sustainability has grown significantly in recent years.

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