| Author | Eneria, Maricel Aquino |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.CM-24-03 |
| Subject(s) | Sustainable construction--Phillippines
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Engineering in Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure Management |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | The construction sector has great economic and social benefits but it utilizes a vast number of resources, emits carbon, and produces tons of waste. With the rapid growth of the infrastructure in the Philippines, engineering and construction industries started incorporating sustainable practices and solutions to reduce their adverse effects on the environment and address health and safety concerns. However, there has been limited research on sustainable construction in developing countries especially in the Philippines. In this research, multiple case studies were performed on five green buildings and one conventional building construction project in the Philippines. Sustainable construction practices employed by the Philippine contractors were identified. Results show 27 sustainable construction practices adopted in five green building projects, with 14 of these practices distinct from the literature review. Additionally, driving factors and challenges in adopting sustainable construction were investigated. Nine driving factors were recognized in the cases, with five of them different from the literature review. The study revealed 19 challenges, 15 of which are unique from those listed in the literature review. Moreover, benefits on the project performance and organization were also explored. The results show 19 benefits of sustainable construction of which 11 are distinctive from the literature review. Finally, a detailed comparison of sustainable practices was made between conventional and green building projects. It was noted that several sustainable construction practices are implemented in conventional building project even without attaining green building certification. Upon synthesizing the findings in the study, this research may encourage contractors to review their activities during construction and incorporate sustainable practices. This study may also contribute valuable information to the stakeholders and policymakers, potentially enhancing their commitment and sustainability efforts to accomplish carbon footprint reduction, social responsibility, and economic development. |
| Year | 2024 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Construction Engineering and Infrastructure Management (CM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Hadikusumo, Bonaventura H. W. |
| Examination Committee(s) | Avirut Puttiwongrak;Wiboon Tachapaisalkul |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | University of the Philippines Faculty/REPS and Administrative Staff Development Program;AIT Scholarships |
| Degree | Thesis (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2024 |