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Blismas, N, Pasquire, C and Gibb, A (2006) Benefit evaluation for off-site production in construction. Construction Management and Economics, 24(02), 121-30.

Chang, A S and Tien, C-C (2006) Quantifying uncertainty and equivocality in engineering projects. Construction Management and Economics, 24(02), 171-84.

Edwards, D J and Holt, G D (2006) Hand-arm vibration exposure from construction tools: results of a field study. Construction Management and Economics, 24(02), 209-17.

Leishman, C and Warren, F (2006) Private housing design customization through house type substitution. Construction Management and Economics, 24(02), 149-58.

Lingard, H and Francis, V (2006) Does a supportive work environment moderate the relationship between work-family conflict and burnout among construction professionals?. Construction Management and Economics, 24(02), 185-96.

Manoliadis, O, Tsolas, I and Nakou, A (2006) Sustainable construction and drivers of change in Greece: a Delphi study. Construction Management and Economics, 24(02), 113-20.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Change; sustainable construction; Delphi method; Greece; construction policy
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190500204804
  • Abstract:

    During the last decade, sustainable development issues have been gradually adopted in Greece’s construction industry, changing the traditional methods and technology. The aim of this investigation is to identify potential drivers of change, to position them properly in the wider context of sustainable construction and to outline the progress to be expected in the coming decade. The methodological framework used is a Delphi technique based on a questionnaire of 20 experts (consultant engineers, construction managers and contractors). The results show that the most important influences on sustainable construction in Greece are energy conservation measures, resource conservation strategies and waste reduction. In terms of the initiatives expected in the coming decade, energy conservation measures, waste reduction measures, as well as product innovation and certification are expected to rank high. In conclusion, the results are consistent with those of previous researchers showing significant trends towards land use, energy, and resource conservation.

Muya, M, Price, A D F and Edum-Fotwe, F T (2006) Overview of funding for construction craft skills training in Sub-Saharan Africa: a case study of Zambia. Construction Management and Economics, 24(02), 197-208.

Shohet, I M and Paciuk, M (2006) Service life prediction of exterior cladding components under failure conditions. Construction Management and Economics, 24(02), 131-48.

Zhang, H, Li, H and Tam, C M (2006) Heuristic scheduling of resource-constrained, multiple-mode and repetitive projects. Construction Management and Economics, 24(02), 159-69.