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Contarini, A and Meijer, A (2015) LCA comparison of roofing materials for flat roofs. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 4(01), 97-109.

Kayan, B A (2015) Conservation plan and “green maintenance” from sustainable repair perspectives. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 4(01), 25-44.

Kleerekoper, L, van den Dobbelsteen, A A J F, Hordijk, G J, van Dorst, M J and Martin, C L (2015) Climate adaptation strategies: achieving insight in microclimate effects of redevelopment options. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 4(01), 110-36.

Lombardi, P and Ferretti, V (2015) New spatial decision support systems for sustainable urban and regional development. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 4(01), 45-66.

Selberherr, J (2015) Sustainable life cycle offers through cooperation. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 4(01), 4-24.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: business model; sustainability; sustainable construction; partnering; cooperation networks; life cycle orientation
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  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/SASBE-02-2014-0010
  • Abstract:

    Purpose: Sustainable buildings bear enormous potential benefits for clients, service providers, and our society. To release this potential a change in business models is required. The purpose of this paper is to develop a new business model with the objective of proactively contributing to sustainable development on the societal level and thereby improving the economic position of the service providers in the construction sector. Design/methodology/approach: The modeling process comprises two steps, the formal structuring and the contextual configuration. In the formal structuring systems theory is used and two levels are analytically separated. The outside view concerns the business model’s interaction with the environment and its impact on sustainability. The inside view focusses on efficient value creation for securing sustainability. The logically deductively developed business model is subsequently theory-led substantiated with Giddens’ structuration theory. Findings: The relevant mechanisms for the development of a new service offer, which creates a perceivable surplus value to the client and contributes to sustainable development on the societal level, are identified. The requirements for an efficient value creation process with the objective of optimizing the service providers’ competitive position are outlined. Research limitations/implications: The model is developed logically deductively based on literature and embedded in a theoretical framework. It has not yet been empirically tested. Practical implications: Guidelines for the practical implementation of more sustainable business models for the provision of life cycle service offers are developed. Social implications: The construction industry’s impact requires it to contribute proactively to a more sustainable development of the society. Originality/value: This paper analyzes the role for the players in the construction sector in proactively contributing to sustainable development on the societal level. One feasible strategy is proposed with a new business model, which aims at cooperatively optimizing buildings and infrastructures and taking the responsibility for the operating phase via guarantees.

Windapo, A O and Goulding, J S (2015) Understanding the gap between green building practice and legislation requirements in South Africa. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 4(01), 67-96.