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Ababio, B K and Lu, W (2023) Barriers and enablers of circular economy in construction: a multi-system perspective towards the development of a practical framework. Construction Management and Economics, 41(01), 3–21.
Bonham, M B (2013) Leading by example: new professionalism and the government client. Building Research & Information, 41(01), 77-94.
- Type: Journal Article
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- ISBN/ISSN: 0961-3218
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/09613218.2013.743251
- Abstract:
The capacity of government client bodies to lead other industry actors in the creation of a more sustainable built environment is assessed. A framework is introduced that records the legislation, guiding principles and policies influencing government clients towards new professional practices embracing dynamic interactions between people, process and technology. The framework is used to analyse case studies related to two US government client organizations: the General Services Administration (GSA) and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The study finds that GSA and NREL are actively seeking innovation and influencing their consultants, contractors and other US government agencies through their policies and programmes, notably by piloting new professional practices associated with integrated project delivery and open communication. The initiatives and their effectiveness are further studied in a broader, international context of emerging best professional practices. Government clients are key agents for leading and motivating change, particularly through capacity-building in other professional services firms and contractors. Government clients can further expand their sphere of positive influence specifically in the assessment and integration of emerging technologies and in the extension of professional service contracts related to building performance and occupant engagement.
Coenen, T B J, Visscher, K and Volker, L (2023) A systemic perspective on transition barriers to a circular infrastructure sector. Construction Management and Economics, 41(01), 22–43.
Gremyr, I, Bäckstrand, J, Fredriksson, A, Gatenholm, G and Halldórsson, & (2023) Blueprinting construction logistics services for quality improvement. Construction Management and Economics, 41(01), 60–78.
Hartenberger, U, Lorenz, D and Lützkendorf, T (2013) A shared built environment professional identity through education and training. Building Research & Information, 41(01), 60-76.
Hill, S, Lorenz, D, Dent, P and Lützkendorf, T (2013) Professionalism and ethics in a changing economy. Building Research & Information, 41(01), 8-27.
Hughes, W and Hughes, C (2013) Professionalism and professional institutions in times of change. Building Research & Information, 41(01), 28-38.
Janda, K B and Parag, Y (2013) A middle-out approach for improving energy performance in buildings. Building Research & Information, 41(01), 39-50.
Jaradat, S, Whyte, J and Luck, R (2013) Professionalism in digitally mediated project work. Building Research & Information, 41(01), 51-9.
Nilsson Vestola, E and Eriksson, P E (2023) Engineered and emerged collaboration: vicious and virtuous cycles. Construction Management and Economics, 41(01), 79–96.
Wang, Z, Han, F, Xia, B, Liu, J and Zhang, C (2023) Regional differences and heterogeneity of construction and demolition waste with economic growth: evidence from China. Construction Management and Economics, 41(01), 44–59.