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Abduh, M and Skibniewski, M J (2004) Electronic networking technologies in construction. Journal of Construction Research, 5(01), 17–42.

Dainty, A R J, Bagilhole, B M, Ansari, K H and Jackson, J (2004) Creating equality in the construction industry: an agenda for change for women and ethnic minorities. Journal of Construction Research, 5(01), 75–86.

Gidado, K (2004) Enhancing the prime contractor's pre-construction planning. Journal of Construction Research, 5(01), 87–106.

Koch, C (2004) Can knowledge management become global? - consulting engineering companies in the knowledge economy. Journal of Construction Research, 5(01), 107–24.

Koksal, A and Arditi, D (2004) An input/output model for business failures in the construction industry. Journal of Construction Research, 5(01), 1–16.

Poon, J (2004) Development of an expert system modelling the construction process. Journal of Construction Research, 5(01), 125–38.

Webb, R M, Smallwood, J and Haupt, T C (2004) The potential of 4d cad as a tool for construction management. Journal of Construction Research, 5(01), 43–60.

Williamson, M, Wilson, O, Skitmore, M and Runeson, G (2004) Client abuses of the competitive tendering system: some general principles and a case study. Journal of Construction Research, 5(01), 61–73.

Wu, D, Chan, E H W and Shen, L (2004) Scoring system for measuring contractor's environmental performance. Journal of Construction Research, 5(01), 139–47.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Environmental Performance Scoring System; Green Construction Award; contractor; indicator
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1609-9451
  • URL: http://www.worldscinet.com/jcr/05/0501/S1609945104000115.html
  • Abstract:
    The public are generally becoming more environmental conscious and are demanding strict enforcement of environmental regulations. Whilst such development drives construction companies to adopt environmentally more efficient construction methods, it is important that the level of their environmental performance can be measured objectively and be easily communicated to the public and clients. This paper investigates the feasibility of developing an 'Environmental Performance Scoring System (EPSS)' to measure a construction contractor's environmental performance through deployment of the proposed 'Environmental Performance Score (EPS)'. The system will also assist contractors in diagnosing the causes of poor environmental performance to develop preventive measures. It is proposed that contractor who obtains a certain level of EPS is certified with a 'Green-Construction Award (GCA)'. The EPSS will provide a mechanism for determining the suitability of a contractor to receive a GCA. The GCA will be a simple indicator of accomplishment in environmental performance and the proposed calculation procedures for GCA are presented in this paper. This paper also establishes the primary indicators for measuring the contractor's environmental performance and identifies the important factors in construction activities that affect the environmental performance.