TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose– This paper seeks to emphasise the need for changing the mindset of all the players of the construction industry in order to meet the sustainability challenges, energy and resources, in building future cities.Design/methodology/approach– This paper introduces the need for collaboration and coordination between all the players in the construction industry in order to develop construction innovation and technology to build sustainable cities.Findings– The construction industry needs to shift to a new mindset in the development of existing or new cities. Global warming and depletion of natural resources cannot be ignored any more. Project planning should take into consideration the “From Cradle to Grave” concepts and Life Cycle Assessments.Originality/value– This paper provides the reader with an overview of the challenges that are facing humanity and shows how to built future cities in order to improve the quality of life and preserve natural resources.
VL  - 11
IS  - 2
SN  - 1471-4175
DO  - 10.1108/14714171111124121
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/14714171111124121
AU  - Mezher Toufic
PY  - 2011
Y1  - 2011/01/01
TI  - Building future sustainable cities: the need for a new mindset
T2  - Construction Innovation
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 136
EP  - 141
Y2  - 2024/04/23
ER  -