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RISLEED-Certified Projects: Green or Sustainable?
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Forum papers are thought-provoking opinion pieces or essays founded in fact, sometimes containing speculation, on a civil engineering topic of general interest and relevance to the readership of the journal. The views ...
Identification, Quantification, and Classification of Potential Safety Risk for Sustainable Construction in the United States
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Sustainability is a balanced approach that puts equal focus on the environment, economy, and society. Research suggests that worker health and safety is an integral dimension of social sustainability. The present research ...
Safety Innovation and Integration in High-Performance Designs: Benefits, Motivations, and Obstacles
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Design plays a vital role in the building process. As the demand for design creativity and innovation continues to grow, high-performance designs have received significant attention in the built environment. In the ideal ...
Integrating Worker Health and Safety into Sustainable Design and Construction: Designer and Constructor Perspectives
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Sustainable building design and construction is gaining rapid growth within the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry as a substantial opportunity to improve the efficiency of building projects by ...
Utilizing Emerging Technologies for Construction Safety Risk Mitigation
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Despite the use of traditional and novel approaches to improve construction safety management, safety performance in the construction industry is still considered poor, especially when compared with other US industries. ...
Quantifying the Mediating Effect of Frontline Supervisors on Workers’ Safety Actions: A Construction Safety Culture Focus
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Ensuring the safety of construction sites is a pivotal aspect in the field of construction engineering and management. Frontline supervisors, acting as a central link between upper management, safety personnel, and field ...
Development of Assessment Tool for Workforce Sustainability
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: The work environment in construction is physically and mentally demanding. This demanding environment can place adverse risk on the construction workforce including emotional, physical, and financial challenges. To minimize ...
Case Study to Evaluate Work-Zone Safety Technologies in Highway Construction
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: The construction industry is known for its conservative approach toward adopting new, emerging technologies. This conservative approach for adopting technology is caused by multiple factors including the lack of adequate ...
Identifying Pertinent Indicators for Assessing and Fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion of the Construction Workforce
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Structural prejudices and unconscious biases within the construction industry have negatively impacted the construction workforce. Workforce diversity, equity, and inclusion are major concerns in the construction industry. ...