Retrofitting
construction
equipment
has
been
widely
regarded
as
an
effective
solution
to
the
severe
problem
of
extensive
emissions
from
diesel
engines.
However,
in
Hong
Kong,
limited
efforts
have
dedicated
promoting
retrofitting
despite
adverse
impacts
high-emitting
in-service
on
urban
environment
and
public
health.
Thus,
this
study
proposes
a
strategy-making
framework
based
multi-dimensional
cost-effectiveness
analysis
approach.
First,
units
Kong's
inventory
database
are
classified
by
identified
predominant
factors
emissions,
including
types,
engine
horsepower,
complied
emission
tiers.
Then,
each
group
reduce
PM
using
devices,
namely
oxidation
catalysts
(DOC)
particulate
filters
(DPF)
is
calculated.
Finally,
groups
prioritized
for
their
cost-effectiveness,
retrofit
strategies
formulated
with
constraints
budgets
or
desired
emissions-reduction
goals.
This
finds
that
Kong
ranges
17.7
197.8
HK$
per
ton
reduced
DOC
285.40
1,058.97
DPF.
significantly
more
cost-effective
than
DPF
all
groups.
Furthermore,
examines
targeted
reduction
Some
suggestions
also
proposed.
These
can
help
government
quantify
identify
funding
priority
consequently
cost-effectively.
International Journal of Civil Engineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(8), P. 10 - 22
Published: Sept. 1, 2023
The
building
business
is
transforming
towards
sustainability.
This
thorough
review
article
discusses
the
newest
environmental
management
solutions
and
sustainable
practices.
Increasing
awareness
regulatory
demands
require
construction
sector
to
adopt
ecologically
acceptable
study
details
creative
ideas,
technology,
strategies
tackle
difficulties.
Sustainable
materials,
energy-efficient
construction,
waste
reduction,
green
certifications,
renewable
energy
integration
are
priorities.
covers
case
studies
best
practices
measures
various
solutions'
economic
advantages.
essay
also
examines
how
stakeholders,
from
corporations
governments,
promote
sustainability
in
projects.
It
international
norms
frameworks
influence
industrial
synthesizes
latest
research
practical
insights
give
industry
professionals,
researchers,
policymakers
a
complete
resource.
emphasizes
importance
of
industry's
future
provides
path
for
greener,
more
responsible
profitable
business.
Environmental Impact Assessment Review,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
107, P. 107549 - 107549
Published: May 17, 2024
While
sustainable
construction
practices
effectively
reduce
environmental
impact,
their
exclusive
focus
on
environmental,
economic,
and
social
goals
limits
ability
to
actively
foster
positive
transformation
ecosystem
restoration.
Addressing
the
growing
challenges
in
built
environment
necessitates
a
shift
regenerative
within
industry.
Unlike
sustainability,
go
beyond
concept
of
merely
sustaining
status
quo;
they
are
geared
towards
enhancing
restoring
over
time.
However,
implementing
these
is
less
prominent
industry
due
absence
suitable
tool
for
evaluating
expected
performance
outcomes.
This
study
bridges
this
gap
by
introducing
novel
evaluation
framework
practices,
establishing
benchmark
implementation.
Through
an
extensive
literature
review
data
collection
from
committee
outcome
leads,
we
employ
Fuzzy
Analytical
Hierarchical
Process
(FAHP)
establish
interconnections
among
key
criteria.
Results
highlight
dominant
significance
"Healthy,
more
resilient,
connected
communities,"
surpassing
other
criteria
like
"Thriving
prosperous
natural
systems,"
"Prosperous
resilient
local
economies,"
"Net-positive
development."
The
proposed
offers
theoretical
practical
implications,
fostering
new
approach
that
exceeds
sustainability
standards
provides
tangible
guidance
decision-makers.
Eastern-European Journal of Enterprise Technologies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(13 (132)), P. 19 - 29
Published: Dec. 30, 2024
+This
research
examines
the
integration
of
local
wisdom-based
green
construction
practices
and
their
influence
on
sustainable
performance
through
implementation
strategies
in
Indonesian
industry.
It
focuses
ten
projects
Bali.
The
main
problem
faced
is
lack
understanding
effectiveness
improving
developing
countries.
Using
Partial
Least
Squares
Structural
Equation
Modeling
(PLS-SEM)
method,
data
was
collected
from
200
engineers
involved
projects.
Results
show
that
significantly
performance,
both
directly
(path
coefficient
0.290)
indirectly
mediation
(indirect
effect
0.575).
model
shows
high
explanatory
power
with
R-squared
values
0.802
for
Implementation
Strategy
0.831
Sustainable
Performance.
These
findings
indicate
integrating
wisdom
when
mediated
by
an
effective
strategy,
can
improve
waste
management
identified
as
dominant
indicator
(loading
factor
0.936)
construction.
In
contrast,
alignment
government
policies
regulations
0.925)
became
critical
strategy.
results
this
study
be
applied
project
developers,
managers,
policymakers
designing
more
into
practices,
considering
customizations
based
variations
cultural
geographical
contexts
