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D'Incognito, M, Costantino, N and Migliaccio, G C (2015) Actors and barriers to the adoption of LCC and LCA techniques in the built environment. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 5(02), 202-16.

Opoku, A, Ahmed, V and Cruickshank, H (2015) Leadership style of sustainability professionals in the UK construction industry. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 5(02), 184-201.

Opoku, A, Cruickshank, H and Ahmed, V (2015) Organizational leadership role in the delivery of sustainable construction projects in UK. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 5(02), 154-69.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: UK,sustainability,leadership,construction organizations,leadership role
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  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-12-2013-0074
  • Abstract:
    Purpose - Sustainable construction project delivery should be supported by committed and inspirational leadership, with a clear understanding of the sustainability challenge. Construction organizations need intra-organizational leadership that provides the collective vision, strategy and direction towards the shared common goal of a sustainable future. The purpose of this paper is to examine the role of intra-organizational leadership within UK construction organizations charged with the promotion of sustainability practices. Design/methodology/approach - The study adopts a mixed method approach with qualitative data collected through semi-structured interview with 15 leaders, followed by an industry-wide survey of 200 intra-organizational leaders in contractor and consultant organizations in the UK construction industry. Findings - The analysis of the data revealed that, the most important role of intra-organizational leadership in promoting sustainable construction practices is to formulate policies, implement procedures and disseminate best practices throughout the organization . Originality/value - Nothing has been written on intra-organizational leadership role in promoting sustainability practices in the construction industry. Although leadership and sustainability has been widely covered as separate issues this study provides the empirical evidence of the link between leadership and sustainability in construction.

Senaratne, S and Hewamanage, P R (2015) The role of team leadership in achieving leed certification in a green building project. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 5(02), 170-83.

Sezer, A A (2015) Contractor use of productivity and sustainability indicators for building refurbishment. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 5(02), 141-53.

Vakhitova, T V (2015) Rethinking conservation: Managing cultural heritage as an inhabited cultural landscape. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 5(02), 217-28.