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Aleithawe, I, Sinno, R R and McAnally, W H (2012) Right-of-Way Acquisition Duration Prediction Model for Highway Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(04), 540–4.

Ashuri, B, Kashani, H, Molenaar, K R, Lee, S and Lu, J (2012) Risk-Neutral Pricing Approach for Evaluating BOT Highway Projects with Government Minimum Revenue Guarantee Options. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(04), 545–57.

Chen, Q and Jin, R (2012) Safety4Site Commitment to Enhance Jobsite Safety Management and Performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(04), 509–19.

Dyer, B, Goodrum, P M and Viele, K (2012) Effects of Omitted Variable Bias on Construction Real Output and Its Implications on Productivity Trends in the United States. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(04), 558–66.

Fortunato, B R, Hallowell, M R, Behm, M and Dewlaney, K (2012) Identification of Safety Risks for High-Performance Sustainable Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(04), 499–508.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Safety; Risk management; Sustainable development; Environmental issues; Construction management; Safety; Leed; Sustainability; Risk;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000446
  • Abstract:
    The United States Green Building Council (USGBC)-sponsored Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building program represents the largest program in the United States for the measurement, verification, and certification of green buildings. A recent study found that LEED-certified buildings have accounted for a higher injury rate than comparative traditional non-LEED buildings. This finding served as the impetus for the present study, which aimed to identify and evaluate the safety and health risks associated with the design elements and construction management practices implemented to achieve LEED certification. To explore this topic, six detailed case studies and two validation case studies were conducted following a strict protocol developed from guiding literature. The results indicate that (1) workers on LEED construction projects are exposed to work at height, with electrical current, near unstable soils, and near heavy equipment for a greater period of time than workers on traditional projects; (2) workers are exposed to new high-risk tasks such as constructing atria, installing green roofs, and installing photovoltaic (PV) panels; and (3) some credits result in a positive impact on construction worker safety and health when low volatile organic compound (VOC) adhesives and sealants are specified. It is expected that these results can be used by practitioners to focus attention and resources on new highrisk work environments.

Hwang, B and Ho, J W (2012) Front-End Planning Implementation in Singapore: Status, Importance, and Impact. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(04), 567–73.

Kog, Y C and Loh, P K (2012) Critical Success Factors for Different Components of Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(04), 520–8.

Li, X and Chen, X (2012) Using Grouting of Shield Tunneling to Reduce Settlements of Overlying Tunnels: Case Study in Shenzhen Metro Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(04), 574–84.

Orabi, W and El-Rayes, K (2012) Optimizing the Rehabilitation Efforts of Aging Transportation Networks. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(04), 529–39.

Rahman, M M and Kumaraswamy, M M (2012) Multicountry Perspectives of Relational Contracting and Integrated Project Teams. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(04), 469–80.

Wambeke, B W, Liu, M and Hsiang, S M (2012) Using Last Planner and a Risk Assessment Matrix to Reduce Variation in Mechanical Related Construction Tasks. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(04), 491–8.

Woldesenbet, A, Jeong, & H S and Oberlender, G D (2012) Daily Work Reports–Based Production Rate Estimation for Highway Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(04), 481–90.