Abstract
![CDATA[Blockchain has received widespread attention among industry, government and academia. Blockchain technology was initially used for storing and validating cryptocurrency transactions; however, it could be used in other applications in various industries to resolve issues related to transparency, security, trust and so forth. This study developed Blockchain based Embodied Carbon (BEC) Estimator, a blockchain prototype system, to estimate Embodied Carbon (EC) in construction supply chains. BEC Estimator has incorporated a Supply Chain based Embodied carbon Estimating Method (SCEEM), which uses first principles based value addition method to estimate EC accurately. SCEEM estimates EC accurately and consistently compared to existing EC databases and tools. BEC Estimator was validated through an expert forum. The paper aimed at developing a SWOT analysis for the BEC Estimator, which was achieved through the findings of the expert forum. The identified strengths and opportunities of BEC Estimator could mitigate the weaknesses and threats of BEC Estimator respectively. BEC Estimator is useful for stakeholders in EC estimating, selecting low EC emitting products and decision making.]]
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 44th Australasian Universities Building Education Association Conference (AUBEA 2021): Construction Education: Live the Future, Virtual Conference, Deakin University, Australia, 28 - 29 October 2021 |
| Publisher | Deakin University |
| Pages | 570-581 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780646850085 |
| Publication status | Published - 2021 |
| Event | Australasian Universities Building Education Association. Conference - Duration: 28 Oct 2021 → … |
Conference
| Conference | Australasian Universities Building Education Association. Conference |
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| Period | 28/10/21 → … |