An EMS approach to environmentally‐friendly construction operations
Abstract
The increasing consciousness of environmental protection has fostered the development of environmental management systems (EMS). ISO 14001 is an international standard that provides guidance for the establishment and monitoring of EMS implementation. Investigates the development of environmentally‐friendly construction operations based on a recent study in Hong Kong. Contributes to identifying the elements and processes of EMS implementation, and explaining the procedural guideline of a seven‐step EMS approach in managing construction practice. Incorporating the compliance requirements of ISO 14001, the approach addresses the policy, the implementation and monitoring, and continuous improvement of construction operations. The tangible and intangible benefits of the approach are also discussed with reference to the experiences of the Housing Department in Hong Kong. The approach may also be useful for construction practitioners to manage the EMS processes and assess their environmental performance towards continuous improvement.
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Citation
Pun, K.F., Hui, I.K. and Lee, W.K. (2001), "An EMS approach to environmentally‐friendly construction operations", The TQM Magazine, Vol. 13 No. 2, pp. 112-119. https://doi.org/10.1108/09544780110366024
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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