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Amirtash, P, Majid Parchami, J and Jelodar, M B (2021) Integration of project management services for International Engineering, Procurement and Construction projects. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(2), 330-49.
Bhagwat, K and Venkata Santosh Kumar, D (2022) A systematic review of construction safety research: quantitative and qualitative content analysis approach. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 12(2), 243-61.
Bhattacharya, S, Momaya, K S and Iyer, K C (2021) Bridging the gaps for business growth among Indian construction companies. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(2), 231-50.
Cevikcan, E and Kose, Y (2021) Optimization of profitability and liquidity for residential projects under debt and equity financing. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(2), 369-91.
Chipozya Kosta, T, Muleya, F and Phiri, E (2022) Demystifying performance difference between local and foreign contractors through organisational culture. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 12(2), 325-44.
Henry Duncan John, M, Amoah, C and Ayesu-Koranteng, E (2022) Causes of road projects' delays: a case of Blantyre, Malawi. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 12(2), 293-308.
Heravi, G, Taherkhani, A H, Sobhkhiz, S, Mashhadi, A H and Zahiri-Hashemi, R (2022) Integrating risk management's best practices to estimate deep excavation projects' time and cost. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 12(2), 180-204.
Isuri Anuradha, A, Soorige, D and Geekiyanage, D (2021) Comparative study on life cycle assessment of buildings in developed countries and Sri Lanka. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(2), 304-29.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: developing countries; environmental management; Sri Lanka; comparative studies; decision making; developing countries; industrialized nations; USA; Australia
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- URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-10-2019-0090
- Abstract:
Life cycle assessment (LCA) has considerably contributed to increasing the environmental friendliness of buildings in developed countries. However, it is hard to find evidence on the application of LCA for buildings in developing countries; particularly, Sri Lanka. There is a lack of research to compare the status of LCA of buildings in developed countries vs developing countries. In this context, the purpose of this study aims to examine the status of LCA implementation for buildings between developed countries and Sri Lanka, a developing country. The exploratory research was adapted, and in-depth interviews were held with LCA professionals from Sri Lanka and developed countries, respectively. Relatively less attention has been paid to the implementation of LCA for buildings in Sri Lanka compared to the developed countries due to the time and effort required to collect life cycle inventory data and limited stakeholder understanding of the LCA. Hence, this study proposed improvements, including the development of LCA databases containing region-specific data and conducting programmes to raise stakeholders' awareness to address the gaps in Sri Lanka. The identified LCA implementation process for buildings could be used as a guide for first-time LCA users, and it equally makes a valued reference for experienced practitioners. A limited number of the studies formulate a comparison between the LCA for building in developed countries and developing countries. This research attempts to address this knowledge gap.
Jayantha Wadu, M and Maqsood, T (2022) Transport infrastructure, accessibility and residential property values: evidence from Hong Kong. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 12(2), 163-79.
Kaluarachchi, M, Waidyasekara, K and Rameezdeen, R (2022) Antecedents of noise pollution control behaviour of employees of construction companies. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 12(2), 277-92.
Kamardeen, I (2022) Work stress related cardiovascular diseases among construction professionals. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 12(2), 223-42.
Martek, I, Edwards, D J, Seaton, S and Jones, D (2022) An appraisal of Australia's approach to promoting urban sustainability. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 12(2), 262-76.
Moyo, T, Crafford, G and Emuze, F (2021) People-centred management for improving construction workers' productivity in Zimbabwe. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(2), 350-68.
Nguyen Van, D, Le Dinh, T and Tran, H-B (2022) Assessing stakeholder satisfaction in PPP transport projects in developing countries: evidence from Vietnam. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 12(2), 309-24.
Nyamagere Gladys, S, Rwelamila, P D and Gimbi, J J (2022) A conceptual framework for managing post-disaster reconstruction projects in emerging economies: the case of Angola. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 12(2), 205-22.
Ottou, J A, Baiden, B K, Nani, G and Martin Morgan, T (2021) Benefits of implementing Six Sigma in competitive tendering process. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(2), 214-30.
Safapour, E, Kermanshachi, S and Kamalirad, S (2021) Analysis of effective project-based communication components within primary stakeholders in construction industry. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(2), 157-73.
Sekar, G, Sambasivan, M and Viswanathan, K (2021) Does size of construction firms matter? Impact of project-factors and organization-factors on project performance. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(2), 174-94.
Stanitsas, M and Kirytopoulos, K (2022) Underlying factors for successful project management to construct sustainable built assets. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 12(2), 129-46.
Sun, J, Balakrishnan, S and Zhang, Z (2021) A resource allocation framework for predisaster resilience management of interdependent infrastructure networks. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(2), 284-303.
Tuffaha, F M, Assaf, S, Yasar Zakaria, Z and Hadidi, L A (2021) A framework for the performance assessment of construction contractors in Saudi Arabia. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(2), 195-213.
Verma, S, Mandal, S N, Robinson, S, Bajaj, D and Saxena, A (2021) Investment appraisal and financial benefits of corporate green buildings: a developing economy case study. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(2), 392-408.
Zarghami, S A and Gunawan, I (2021) The emergence and evolution of reliability theory for water distribution networks. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(2), 251-65.
Zeb, J (2022) A level of service framework for service-centric asset management planning. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 12(2), 147-62.