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This study aims to assess the applicability and adherence to social sustainability indicators by large and medium-sized construction companies in Pernambuco, Brazil. The study measures the importance and influence of these indicators in companies’ decision-making processes. The social indicators from the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) were selec...
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... indicators presented in this section had a level of importance and influence that were both greater than average. The color-coding on Tables 6-8 represents the frequency of companies in each category, with dark green, indicating that all companies have ...Context 2
... indicators presented in this section had a level of importance and influence that were both greater than average. The color-coding on Tables 6-8 represents the frequency of companies in each category, with dark green, indicating that all companies have collected data related to the indicators, and dark red, meaning that none of the companies have collected data. Specifically, Table 6 shows that the companies are already sufficiently capable of controlling these indicators. ...Context 3
... color-coding on Tables 6-8 represents the frequency of companies in each category, with dark green, indicating that all companies have collected data related to the indicators, and dark red, meaning that none of the companies have collected data. Specifically, Table 6 shows that the companies are already sufficiently capable of controlling these indicators. However, only 11 of these were managed by most construction companies as specified in the GRI Standards. ...Similar publications
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... Furthermore, indicators representing the impacts on the triple bottom line were selected directly from the proposal of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), an internationally recognised independent organisation that provides sustainability standards (GRI standards). According to Passos Neto et al. (2022), the GRI sustainability reporting standards (GRI standards) have been developed for organisations to report on their economic, environmental and social impacts and are extensively employed within the construction industry. Table 6 shows the selected indicators grouped by category. ...
There are many possibilities to improve sustainable management in construction industry. In this context, this article aims to analyze the influence of construction practices, organized in factors, in sustainability dimensions. For this, a survey with 80 project managers from construction industry was performed. The participants answered about the sustainable management practices used in their projects, as well as their performance in relation to indicators in the social, economic and environmental dimensions. The data were analyzed via Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Logistic Regression. It was possible to verify that not all the analyzed factors (as well as the practices that compose them) can be considered significant to explain all the dimensions of sustainability. Another interesting finding is that the influence levels of the factors vary widely, indicating that some factors are more important than others in the pursuit of (one or more) sustainability dimensions. In addition, contrary to expectations, not all factors (and therefore not all practices) have a positive impact on the sustainability of construction projects. The Resource management and pollution factor negatively influences Economic sustainability. This study sought to contribute to broaden the understanding of the sustainable practices in construction project management and guide future analysis and research.
... Shortlisted sustainability indicators are shown below in Table 2 from literature based on three pillars of sustainability. A prioritization matrix can provide the importance and relevance of the sustainability indicators, as well as the amount of labor were necessary to implement them [49]. The above sustainability indicators are evaluated for small-scale construction projects like wastewater treatment plants, small developments, and small contractor firms as well. ...
Implementation of sustainable construction has become a prerequisite of the global construction sector owing to its cost, time, and waste management. Environmental, social, and economical sustainability indicators are key parameters for attaining sustainability in construction projects. It was inferred from the literature that sustainability in construction projects cannot be achieved without developing these indicators. Prior researchers used numerous statistical and mathematical approaches, such as fuzzy decision-making procedures and structural equation modeling, to develop sustainability in construction projects. Before creating a framework, significant research was conducted to collect important sustainability indicators in construction projects. This literature review examines papers published by reputable publishers, covering the most recent and important investigations. As a result, the current study's objective is to compile the necessary sustainability indicators and create a framework that can be used for small-scale construction projects. The previously established sustainability indicators for construction projects are identified in this present study. However, these indicators were only developed and identified for mega-scale construction projects. This study offers researchers suggestions for framing research for private contractors to achieve sustainability in small-scale construction works by using an integrated strategy to identify the research needs in this field. Sustainability must be incorporated in small-scale construction projects from the beginning of planning and administration, which must be monitored throughout the project.
... According to the authors of [6][7][8], current sustainability practices related to the built environment, such as 'business as usual', 'green', or 'high performance', which aim to do 'less harm' in terms of energy, carbon, or waste, are not sufficient anymore to achieve a sustainable built environment with environmental, social, cultural, and economic and regeneration in which the environmental and social aspects are intrinsically linked and accompanied by a framework of high-quality indicators to monitor progress. Thus, a fundamental question on whether and how SS can be measured and assessed in the construction or renewal of housing is also the subject of a number of studies that imply the development of indicators/attributes framework [25,36,44,[47][48][49][50][51][52][53][54]. Further, such a framework could be integrated into the certification systems [55] or serve to develop the Building Sustainability Assessment Tool-BSAT [56]. ...
The concept of sustainable cities and communities is endorsed as one of the seventeen goals of sustainable development. Since buildings represent an essential element of the city, they play a primary role in achieving the social, economic, and environmental sustainability of cities. Previous studies have pointed to the lack of emphasis on the social aspect of buildings. Aiming to fill the gap, this research is focused on identifying barriers that hinder the adoption of social sustainability (SS) measures and practices in residential buildings, as a first step in overcoming these barriers and enabling faster achievement of SS goals. The initial platform of barriers was derived from a comprehensive review of the published literature, international reports, and green building rating systems. For the selection of critical barriers, the Delphi method was used with the participation of 60 international experts. Of 58 barriers initially identified from the literature and experts’ suggestions, 29 were selected as important and classified into five groups. Further, in each of these groups three barriers were singled out, the overcoming of which would facilitate and speed up buildings’ SS to the greatest extent. These results provide insight into barriers to SS for policy makers, developers, and planners, invite further studies on this topic, and provide a starting point for other researchers to identify the most relevant barriers in different contexts, i.e., countries and regions with their specific characteristics. This will further create the conditions for the elimination of barriers to SS by focusing on the most critical issues.
Studies related to social sustainability assessment have presented a variety of methods and criteria, but there is a need to better understand how these studies incorporate multiple criteria along with the issues addressed, the decision-makers, and the overall process followed to promote more socially sustainable outcomes. A systematic literature review methodology is conducted to identify, analyze, and synthesize scholarly articles that use multiple criteria to assess the built environment’s social sustainability. This study explores types of problems, decision-makers, criteria, and methods adopted by researchers. The analysis involved 42 studies identified in the Web of Science, ScienceDirect, and Scopus databases. The results revealed a diverse range of studies, covering various issues, project types, and methodologies, highlighting the multifaceted nature of social sustainability evaluation in the context of the built environment. The most considered social sustainability issues in the studies were ‘Impacts in Community’ and ‘Employment’. While most of the selected papers used multi-criteria decision-making/aiding (MCDM/A), not all engaged in these methods for decision-making purposes. Moreover, despite the prevalence of studies involving multiple decision-makers, issues related to group decision-making were often insufficiently addressed. The types of problems that the methods are used for are discussed, as well as the decision context and the process for selecting methods, thereby highlighting future research opportunities. Future studies should ensure that the criteria used are manageable but encompass all facets of social sustainability in the built environment, prioritizing methodological rigor when selecting MCDM/A methods and focusing on the nuances of preference aggregation in group decision-making scenarios.
The construction industry's activities have significant effects on nature, society, and economic development. These effects and the accompanied societal expectations have encouraged companies to deal with and report on their contributions to sustainable development (SD). While the state of the literature on sustainability reporting (SR) has already been mapped for other sectors, this has not yet happened for the construction industry. Through a systematic literature review, we identified 67 articles that examine companies' motivations for SR, the design and content of the reports, as well as the use of the information in corporate sustainability management. Literature predominantly suggests that sustainability disclosure is driven mainly by instrumental or social/political motives, and that reports vary greatly in terms of content and quality. The variations can be attributed to different factors. However, utilizing reporting to its full potential requires linking it with corporate strategy and adapting management practices accordingly. Although the review provides comprehensive insights, it also indicates further research needs.
