Sustainability champions: case studies compilation

Special Publication SP172

CIRIA, 2021
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Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

Special Publication

Abstract

Presents 10 case studies highlighting initiatives and collaborations with sustainability benefits for products, projects and processes. The case studies range from: spoil management, circular economy, reducing energy and water use, techniques to increase the life of structures, and biodiversity preservation and enhancement. The benefits encompassed organisations, individuals, training, guidance, techniques as well as clients, suppliers and stakeholders.

History

Based on research project RP1101.

ISBN

9780860179436

Subjects

  • Cost planning and control
  • Environmental issues/energy
  • Green issues/sustainability/green buildings
  • Legal issues and management
  • Project management
  • Building information modelling (BIM)
  • Special subject areas

Publisher History

CIRIA was formerly known as the Construction Industry Research and Information Association. They are a member-based research and information organisation who publish reports and technical papers covering building and civil engineering as well as transport and utilities infrastructure.

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