Performance and Improvement of Green Construction Projects : Management Strategies and Innovations

Performance and Improvement of Green Construction Projects: Management Strategies and Innovations expertly explains the specific characteristics and management approaches of green construction projects using in-depth examples that compare presented tactics to conventional construction projects. The book provides a holistic view on management strategies and innovations, focusing on the assessment and improvement of green construction projects and how to manage performance with respect to cost, scheduling, quality, safety, risk, productivity and leadership development. Addresses performance improvement and project management in green construction projects, covering cost, scheduling, safety, quality, risk, productivity and leadership. Clearly explains the obstacles, challenges and barriers to implementing green construction projects. Discusses special issues that are inherent in green construction projects, from inception to delivery Front-Matter_2018_Performance-and-Improvement-of-Green-Construction-Projects Title Page Copyright_2018_Performance-and-Improvement-of-Green-Construction-Projects Copyright List-of-Figures_2018_Performance-and-Improvement-of-Green-Construction-Proje List of Figures List-of-Tables_2018_Performance-and-Improvement-of-Green-Construction-Projec List of Tables Chapter-1---Introduct_2018_Performance-and-Improvement-of-Green-Construction Introduction Research Motivation Research Scope Research Objectives Research Significance Structure of the Book Chapter-2---Backgrou_2018_Performance-and-Improvement-of-Green-Construction- Background Green Construction Projects Green Buildings Rationales Behind Green Buildings Green Construction Projects Overview of Singapore Green Construction Industry Singapore Construction Industry Green Schemes and Legislations in Singapore Characteristics of Green Construction Projects Delivery Systems Contract Design Construction Commissioning and Closing Out Summary Chapter-3---Methodol_2018_Performance-and-Improvement-of-Green-Construction- Methodology Research Design Literature Review Data Collection Questionnaire Survey Interviews Survey Population Data Analysis Statistical Analysis Methods Cronbach Alpha Coefficient One Sample t-Test Paired Samples t-Test Spearman Rank Correlation Coefficient Other Statistical Analysis Methods Fuzzy Synthetic Evaluation Approach Risk Criticality Index Summary Chapter-4---Green-Building-Rating-System_2018_Performance-and-Improvement-of Green Building Rating Systems: Practices and Research Efforts Introduction Methods Prevailing GBRSs: Practice Timeline of the Identified Prevailing GBRSs Particular Versions of Prevailing GBRSs Essential Evaluation Criteria of Prevailing GBRSs Energy Site Indoor Environment Land and Outdoor Environment Material Water Innovation Hierarchy of the Rating Results of Prevailing GBRSs Prevailing GBRS: Research Efforts Comprehensive Reviews of GBRSs Used Worldwide Reviews and Discussions of Regional GBRSs Comparison Between Different GBRSs on Particular Aspects Development of Particular GBRSs Tailored to Certain Purposes Future Research Directions The Investigation of the Barriers and Drivers for Using GBRS The Examination of Project Stakeholders Perceptions of GBRSs The Development of a Corporate Sustainability Rating System Summary Chapter-5---Obstacles-and-Solutions-fo_2018_Performance-and-Improvement-of-G Obstacles and Solutions for Green Construction Projects Introduction High Cost Premium Unequal Distribution of Benefits Lack of Green Product Information Complex Legislation Lack of Awareness Method and Data Presentation Analysis Results and Discussions Delivery Systems Adopted for Green Construction Projects Obstacles Encountered in Green Construction Projects Impacts of the Obstacles on Green Construction Projects Solutions for the Obstacles Providing Governmental Incentives for Green Construction Projects Improving Communication Within the Project Team Conducting Research on Benefits of Green Building Green Construction Project Management Framework Summary Chapter-6---Knowledge-Areas-and-Skills-fo_2018_Performance-and-Improvement-o Knowledge Areas and Skills for Green Construction Project Management Introduction Method and Data Presentation Analysis Results and Discussions Critical Challenges in Green Construction Projects Planning-Related Challenges Project-Related Challenges Client-Related Challenges Project Team-Related Challenges Material and Equipment-Related Challenges Labor-Related Challenges External Challenges Knowledge Areas and Skills to Overcome the Challenges Knowledge Areas and Skills for the Planning-Related Challenges Knowledge Areas and Skills for the Project-Related Challenges Knowledge Areas and Skills for Client-Related Challenges Knowledge Areas and Skills for Project Team-Related Challenges Knowledge Areas and Skills for Material and Equipment-Related Challenges Knowledge Areas and Skills for Labor-Related Challenges Knowledge Areas and Skills for External Challenges Knowledge Areas and Skills: Green vs Conventional Construction Projects Knowledge Areas Skills Summary Chapter-7---Green-Construction-Project-Fina_2018_Performance-and-Improvement Green Construction Project Financing: Policies, Practices, and Research Efforts Introduction Methods Green Construction Project Financing Practices Around the World Green Construction Project Financing Practices in Developed Economies The United Kingdom The United States Singapore Australia Efforts and Initiatives From International Organizations United Nations The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) International Finance Corporation Research Findings Within Green Construction Project Financing Review of Financial Stakeholders and Market of Green Construction Green Construction Project Financing: Benefits and Barriers Identification of Financial Vehicles for Green Construction Bank Loans Green Bonds International Assistance Programs Government Grants and Tax Incentives Private Capital Innovative Models and Mechanisms for Green Construction Finance Future Research Directions Identification of Financial Issues in Green Construction Projects Examination of Critical Drivers for Implementing Green Construction Finance Investigation of Financial Vehicles for Green Construction Projects Development of Best Practices for Implementing Green Construction Finance Summary Chapter-8---Cost-Premium--Performance-and-_2018_Performance-and-Improvement- Cost Premium, Performance and Improvement of Green Construction Projects Introduction Method and Data Collection Analysis Results and Discussions Cost Premium: Perception vs Actual Actual Cost Premiums By Project Type Cost Performance: Green vs Conventional Construction Projects Solutions for Cost Premiums Reduction and Cost Performance Improvement Summary Chapter-9---Schedule-Performance-and-Impr_2018_Performance-and-Improvement-o Schedule Performance and Improvement of Green Construction Projects Introduction Method and Data Collection Analysis Results and Discussions Schedule Performance of Green Construction Projects Critical Factors Affecting Schedule Performance of Green Construction Projects Project-Related Factors Client-Related Factors Design Team-Related Factors Consultant-Related Factors Contractor-Related Factors Labor-Related Factors Equipment and Material-Related Factors External Factors Rank for All Factors Solutions for Schedule Performance Improvement of Green Construction Projects Summary Chapter-10---Safety-Performance-and-Impro_2018_Performance-and-Improvement-o Safety Performance and Improvement of Green Construction Projects Introduction Method and Data Presentation Analysis Results and Discussions Critical Safety Issues: Green vs Conventional Construction Projects Safety Performance: Green vs Conventional Construction Projects Solutions for Safety Performance Improvement of Green Construction Projects Summary Chapter-11---Rework-Performance-and-Impro_2018_Performance-and-Improvement-o Rework Performance and Improvement of Green Construction Projects Introduction Method and Data Collection Analysis Results and Discussions Rework Performance: Green vs Conventional Construction Projects Criticalities of Rework Factors: Green vs Conventional Construction Projects Solutions to Reduce Rework in Green Construction Projects Summary Chapter-12---Productivity-Performance-and-_2018_Performance-and-Improvement- Productivity Performance and Improvement of Green Construction Projects Introduction Method and Data Collection Analysis Results and Discussions Productivity Performance of Green Construction Projects Factors Affecting Productivity Performance of Green Construction Projects Solutions for Productivity Improvement of Green Construction Projects Summary Chapter-13---Risk-Assessment-and-Mitigatio_2018_Performance-and-Improvement- Risk Assessment and Mitigation Measures for Green Construction Projects Introduction Method and Data Presentation Analysis Results and Discussions Risk Assessment Model Development and Risk Assessment Results Step 1: Calculate LO, MI, and RC of Risk Factors (Level 1) Step 2: Calculate LO, MI, and RC of Risk Groups (Level 2) Step 3: Calculate Overall LO, MI, and RC (Level 3) Top 10 Risk Factors of Green Construction Projects Top Three Risk Groups of Green Construction Projects Summary Chapter-14---Risk-Management-for-Green-Retro_2018_Performance-and-Improvemen Risk Management for Green Retrofit, Residential, and Commercial Construction Projects Introduction Method and Data Presentation Analysis Results and Discussions: Green Retrofit Construction Projects Risk Ranking Risk Criticalities Risk Mitigation Measures Analysis Results and Discussions: Green Residential Construction Projects Risk Ranking Risk Criticalities Risk Mitigation Measures Analysis Results and Discussions: Green Commercial Construction Projects Risk Ranking Risk Criticalities Risk Mitigation Measures Summary Chapter-15---Leadership-Development-in_2018_Performance-and-Improvement-of-G Leadership Development in Green Construction Projects Introduction Leadership: Theories and Influence on Project Performance Classic Leadership Theories Influence of Leadership on Project Performance and Success Method and Data Collection Analysis Results and Discussions Leadership Characteristics in Green Construction Projects Leadership Grouping in Green Construction Projects Grouping 1: Directive and Task-Oriented Leadership Grouping 2: Relationship-Oriented Leadership Comparison Between the Two Groupings Summary Chapter-16---Conclusions-and-Re_2018_Performance-and-Improvement-of-Green-Co Conclusions and Recommendations Conclusions Contributions Limitations Recommendations References_2018_Performance-and-Improvement-of-Green-Construction-Projects References Index_2018_Performance-and-Improvement-of-Green-Construction-Projects Index A B C D E F G H I K L M N O P R S T U W