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Christini, G, Fetsko, M and Hendrickson, C (2004) Environmental Management Systems and ISO 14001 Certification for Construction Firms. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(03), 330–6.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Environmental impacts; Engineering firms; Construction industry; construction industry; certification; standards; environmental management;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2004)130:3(330)
  • Abstract:
    Environmental management systems (EMSs) are intended to formalize procedures for managing and reducing environmental impacts. Construction firms typically do not have comprehensive and certified environmental management systems. This paper discusses the elements of environmental management systems, the relationship to the ISO 14001 standard, and the importance for construction firms to implement an EMS. A case study of a certified environmental management system for a construction firm is presented. Benefits and costs of such systems are identified. The paper concludes that construction firms should begin to work towards implementing more complete environmental management systems, although fully certified systems are not essential.