TY - GEN
T1 - Use of sustainable techniques in lebanese construction industry
AU - Srour, Issam
AU - Chehab, Ghassan
AU - Awwad, Elie
AU - Chong, Wai Oswald
PY - 2010
Y1 - 2010
N2 - This study attempts to identify, document, and assess the existing knowledge, level of awareness, and sustainability practices amongst the different participants in the Lebanese construction industry. The analysis is based on a survey of owners, designers, and contractors, focusing on the willingness and readiness of the Lebanese construction industry to implement sustainable techniques. A case study was also conducted illustrating a key sustainability practice in construction, namely the recycling of asphalt pavement. The results indicate a limited level of use of sustainable practices, such as green design or recycling of construction materials. The paper concludes with recommendations on how to 1) improve awareness regarding sustainable practices amongst the various stakeholders in the Lebanese construction industry, and 2) overcome some of the barriers for implementation.
AB - This study attempts to identify, document, and assess the existing knowledge, level of awareness, and sustainability practices amongst the different participants in the Lebanese construction industry. The analysis is based on a survey of owners, designers, and contractors, focusing on the willingness and readiness of the Lebanese construction industry to implement sustainable techniques. A case study was also conducted illustrating a key sustainability practice in construction, namely the recycling of asphalt pavement. The results indicate a limited level of use of sustainable practices, such as green design or recycling of construction materials. The paper concludes with recommendations on how to 1) improve awareness regarding sustainable practices amongst the various stakeholders in the Lebanese construction industry, and 2) overcome some of the barriers for implementation.
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M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:84859480066
SN - 9781450714907
T3 - 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies
SP - 523
EP - 533
BT - 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies
T2 - 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies
Y2 - 28 June 2010 through 30 June 2010
ER -