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Bon, R and Luck, R (1999) Outsourcing of property-related management functions in Europe and North America, 1993-1998. Construction Management and Economics, 17(04), 409-12.

Chau, K W (1999) On the issue of plan shape complexity: plan shape indices revisited. Construction Management and Economics, 17(04), 473-82.

Chinyio, E A and Olomolaiye, P O (1999) A needs based methodology for classifying construction clients and selecting contractors-a rejoinder. Construction Management and Economics, 17(04), 413-7.

Cox, I D, Morris, J P, Rogerson, J H and Jared, G E (1999) A quantitative study of post contract award design changes in construction. Construction Management and Economics, 17(04), 427-39.

Kale, S and Arditi, D (1999) Age-dependent business failures in the US construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 17(04), 493-503.

Kein, A T T, Ofori, G and Briffett, C (1999) ISO 14000: its relevance to the construction industry of Singapore and its potential as the next industry milestone. Construction Management and Economics, 17(04), 449-61.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: construction industry; environmental management; implementation; ISO 14000; Singapore
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/014461999371376
  • Abstract:

    ISO 14000 is a series of standards defining a formal and structured approach to environmental management. It demonstrates, with assurance, that an organization complying with current policy and legislation actively addresses environmental issues. Construction activities have a myriad of environmental implications. Hence, construction entities must manage their environmental performance. ISO 14000 represents a possible solution. This study considers the relevance of environmental management to construction organizations. After an overview of the environmental impacts of construction, ISO 14000 and its principles are explored. A field study is reported that was set up to assess the level of commitment of construction enterprises in Singapore to environmental management. Contractors in Singapore are aware of the merits of environmental management, but are not instituting systems towards achieving it. A framework for the development and implementation of an environmental management system (EMS) is proposed.

Love, P E D, Mandal, P and Li, H (1999) Determining the causal structure of rework influences in construction. Construction Management and Economics, 17(04), 505-17.

Pietroforte, R and Tangerini, P (1999) From boom to bust: the case of Italian construction firms. Construction Management and Economics, 17(04), 419-25.

Runeson, G and Loosemore, M (1999) Gate-keepers or judges: peer reviews in construction management. Construction Management and Economics, 17(04), 529-36.

Shapira, A and Schexnayder, C J (1999) Selection of mobile cranes for building construction projects. Construction Management and Economics, 17(04), 519-27.

Shi, J J (1999) A neural network-based system for predicting earthmoving production. Construction Management and Economics, 17(04), 463-71.

Swaffield, L M and Pasquire, C L (1999) Examination of relationships between building form and function, and the cost of mechanical and electrical services. Construction Management and Economics, 17(04), 483-92.

Williams, T (1999) Allocation of contingency in activity duration networks. Construction Management and Economics, 17(04), 441-7.