Sustainability in Construction Projects

Abstract

The sustainability of construction projects has become something of great importance particularly in this era where the natural habitat is going into extinction. The growth in the world population, and series of changes as well as scarcity of resources created a number of environmental and social challenges to the world. Therefore, the concept of sustainability remains the much awaited hope. Companies, corporate bodies as well as national and international organisations are gradually succumbing to pressure to incorporate sustainability considerations into their project decision-making process. This chapter therefore examines the activities of construction industries in connection with sustainability activities in the industry. Different steps to be taken to achieve sustainability in the construction projects as well as the importance of sustainability in construction projects were discussed.

Citation

Oke, A.E. (2022), "Sustainability in Construction Projects", Measures of Sustainable Construction Projects Performance, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 3-12. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-80382-997-520221003