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SRR782 Assignment2 Submission TemplateARESEARCHPROPOSALSRR 782ResearchMethodologyStudentName:StudentNo:Course: Construction Management ResearchTitle: Implementation of Sustainable Practices in the Construction Industry

I.ABSTRACT/SUMMARY: Industry specific approaches to sustainability focus on the drivers of changeand the underlying challenges. In the construction industry, the delivery of sustainability practices is under the stakeholder’s mandate. Project deliveryincorporates environmental practices for various reasons. Essential requirements include sustainability standards on the type of material, manpower involvement for sustainable operations and sustainability strategies or techniques. It is necessary to address the emerging challenges in order to maximize on the potential. Although there are success factors in the implementation process, there are challenges that hinder effective strategies. Among these are cost factors and lack of commitment. This proposal seeks to find ways in which to implement sustainability at an industry level.

A.II.THE PROPOSAL1.AnOpeningStatement: Water, sand, wood, and energy are some of the major natural resources usedin the construction industry (Bringezu, 2015). With so much waste fromconstruction projects and the increased number of construction works, howlong will the natural resources last? What about the increasing population andthe need for more housing to meet this need? Who will bring a balancebetween rural and urban development projects? Is there a formula for replacingthe land used for development works? What happens when there is no moreland for building residential and commercial houses? Recent researchhighlights the use of billions of tonnes of raw materials for building andconstruction (Labrincha & Pachero- Torgal, 2013). Industry specificsustainability is a challenge because each sector contends with differentchallenges. In the construction industry, this is a worrying trend because of theresource factors. The construction process is continuous and it involves safetymeasures, economic viability and sustainability. Maximization of resources,minimization of wastage, reduced costs and controlled consumption are someof the factors influencing sustainability in this industry. Growing concerns aboutthe environmental impact of processes in the construction industry raisequestions about the implementation strategies. An effective process capturesthe use of renewable resources, environmental protection and competitiveness.Project delivery calls for stakeholder involvement, sustainable approaches andtechniques. Related to construction activities eco-friendly construction activitiesinvolve strategies such as waste management, energy efficiency, and ethicalobligations. This proposal looks at implementation strategies for theconstruction industry with recommendations for the industry. B. ResearchSignificance & ScopeHussin, et al (2013) points out that the construction industry is one of the key economic pillars in an economy. However, continous climate change factors bringto mind the need for sustainable practices in the industry. Research on traditional practices in building and construction recommends solutions against climate change effects such as greenhouse emissions (Robichaud & Anantatmula, 2008).Countries invest in policy changes in order to accommodate environmental challenges. However, do the solutions work? Is there a long-term response mechanism for sustainability challenges in the construction industry? The impact of construction activities on the environment is the driving force behind policy changes. From the figure below, it is clear that policies are responses to environmental hazards and conflict areas. The frequent use of raw materials in building projects and landscape changes made by construction designs puts pressure on the natural environment. Driven by production and consumption, these activities present hazards in form of climate change, landscape and resource depletion. Scurrah, et al ( 2014) discusses resource extraction projecs in Australia and their impact on the environment, economy and social sector. He points out that conflictarises in the construction industry because of these processes which contribute to value erosion.

Figure 1: sustainability response mechanisms for the construction industry [ CITATION Bri15 \l 1033 ]Research on the challenges of implementing sustainable practices identifies the cost factor (Hussin, et al., 2013, p. 16). The cost overrun in global building and construction projects is high. Private and public costs are hefty and feature cost of material and effective processes. Making changes on the project design to suit the sustainability plan takes time and money. The fluctuation of costs also worry contractors and financiers. The construction industry spends a lot on ecofriendly resources. Using sustainable approaches calls for energy efficient installations, recycling and reuse technology. This is bound to cost more in terms of heating, lighting and ventilation. The local government focuses on policies that control the use of natural resources. However economic viability is about the cost and benefit factors. Sustainable construction based on solution against resource depletion an affordable concept that gives principles of sustainability. Policies should provide concrete solutions for the present and in the long term. Industries are important actors in the sustainability challenge. Long-term trends indicate the need for resilience in the human-environmental systems. At the center is the socio-ecological challenge, which leads to social and environmental risks. Strategic implementation requires a plan that addresses corporate behavior such as land change. This quickens the business actor’s to respond to climate change and community development with a focus on social benefits. Waste management is another challenge in construction because of the uncontrollable wastes from construction processes[ CITATION Lud12 \l 1033 ]. It leads to loss of resources, dumping of solid wastes in the environment and greenhouse emissions. Waste minimization through recycling also presents challenges because of the processes involved. The implementation of green processes requires an effective plan that is free from human and health hazards. In order to address waste management, it is necessary to tackle consumption rates. Urban centers have the greatest challenge based on the uncontrollable production of solid wastes from the construction projects[ CITATION Ber12 \l 1033 ]. Decision-making in this case involves the use of principles of sustainability in construction. These are the environment, social and economic aspects. The design of a quality based project highlights sustainability as risk reduction and value addition.

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