Abstract
This chapter links to Chapter 11, which defines sustainability in the context of delivering projects in the built environment. It also promotes the use of sustainability management systems (SMSs) across the life of a project and provides a high-level model for the development of an SMS. SMSs can ensure sustainability issues, and risks and opportunities, are meaningfully addressed during various project delivery activities. These activities include those pertaining to the design and construction phases, such as detailed design and procurement (see Chapter 11). Such activities, although critical for achieving sustainability outcomes, are often not covered by a traditional environmental management system (EMS).
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Furthering Environmental Impact Assessment: Towards a Seamless Connection between EIA and EMS |
Editors | Anastassios Perdicoulis, Bridget Durning, Lisa Palframan |
Place of Publication | U.K. |
Publisher | Edward Elgar |
Pages | 195-214 |
Number of pages | 20 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781781953570 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780857933270 |
Publication status | Published - 2012 |
Keywords
- environmental impact assessment
- environmental management system