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Abdallah, M, El-Rayes, K and Liu, L (2013) Operational Performance of Sustainable Measures in Public Buildings. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(12).
Ahn, C R, Lewis, P, Golparvar-Fard, M and Lee, S (2013) Integrated Framework for Estimating, Benchmarking, and Monitoring Pollutant Emissions of Construction Operations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(12).
Ariaratnam, S T, Piratla, K, Cohen, A and Olson, M (2013) Quantification of Sustainability Index for Underground Utility Infrastructure Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(12).
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Sustainable development; Trenchless technology; Construction management; Infrastructure; Underground structures; Utilities; Installation; Sustainability; Trenchless; Index; Construction; Infrastructure; Underground; Construction materials and methods;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000763
- Abstract:
This paper examines environmental impact, costs, and social impacts comparing four construction techniques commonly used in the installation of underground utility infrastructure. The three impact factors are quantified to develop an overall underground sustainability index rating (USIR) for evaluating utility projects with competing installation technologies. The main contribution to the overall body of knowledge is the demonstration of a method for calculating a sustainability index that enables decision makers to quantify public works utility projects with guidance for evaluating proposed technologies based on environmental impact, costs, and social impact criteria. The aim is to help change the myopic thought process of typical public works owners who typically base contractor selection on lowest cost, rather than examining sustainability factors. An emission calculator was used in this research to quantify environmental impact by comparing six airborne emissions: carbon dioxide (
Clevenger, C M and Ozbek, M E (2013) Service-Learning Assessment: Sustainability Competencies in Construction Education. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(12).
Glick, S and Guggemos, A A (2013) Rethinking Wastewater-Treatment Infrastructure: Case Study Using Life-Cycle Cost and Life-Cycle Assessment to Highlight Sustainability Considerations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(12).
Gultekin, P, Mollaoglu-Korkmaz, S, Riley, D R and Leicht, R M (2013) Process Indicators to Track Effectiveness of High-Performance Green Building Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(12).
Kaminsky, J and Javernick-Will, A (2013) Contested Factors for Sustainability: Construction and Management of Household On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(12).
Ketchman, K and Bilec, M (2013) Quantification of Particulate Matter from Commercial Building Excavation Activities Using Life-Cycle Approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(12).
Lee, H W, Tommelein, I D and Ballard, G (2013) Energy-Related Risk Management in Integrated Project Delivery. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(12).
Lee, J, Edil, T B, Benson, C H and Tinjum, J M (2013) Building Environmentally and Economically Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure: Green Highway Rating System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(12).
Liu, C, Ahn, C R, An, X and Lee, S (2013) Life-Cycle Assessment of Concrete Dam Construction: Comparison of Environmental Impact of Rock-Filled and Conventional Concrete. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(12).
Ozorhon, B (2013) Response of Construction Clients to Low-Carbon Building Regulations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(12).