Sustainable Development and Construction in Asia

This book is a comprehensive guide to sustainable development and construction in Asia. Chapters focus on different aspects of sustainable construction, offering in-depth analysis, case studies, and practical insights. A useful read for practitioners, researchers and consultants in the field of sustainable development in construction.

List of contents

Table of Contents
Preface
Abbreviation
1. Sustainable Development in the Construction Industry: Introduction
2. Sustainable Construction in Asia
3. Construction Project Management Methods Toward Sustainable Development
4. Smart Construction Technologies Towards Sustainable Development
5. On-site Construction Techniques Towards Sustainable Development
6. Introduction to Sustainable Construction Materials
Index

About the author

Larry Xiancun Hu has an extensive background in the construction industry, encompassing research, education, and practice in both Australia and China. He is currently an assistant professor in the building and construction management discipline at the University of Canberra. His research focuses primarily on sustainable construction practices, smart and digital construction technologies, and advanced construction project management. His work aims to promote cost reduction, value creation, carbon reduction, and sustainable productivity in the construction industry.

Summary

This book is a comprehensive guide to sustainable development and construction in Asia. Chapters focus on different aspects of sustainable construction, offering in-depth analysis, case studies, and practical insights. A useful read for practitioners, researchers and consultants in the field of sustainable development in construction.

Product details

• Authors: Larry Xiancun Hu, Larry Xiancun (University of Canberra) Hu
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 21.01.2025
• EAN: 9781032065212
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3206521-2
• No. of pages: 174
• Series: Routledge Research in Sustainable Planning and Development in Asia
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Individual industrial sectors, branches; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Sustainable Development, Architecture, Business & Economics / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Construction / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Construction, Regional & area planning, Development Studies, Building construction & materials, Building construction and materials, Regional and area planning, Construction & heavy industry, Construction and heavy industry