Developing sustainability assessment indicators for measuring contractor’s performance during the construction phase of construction projects in Jordan

Abstract

The development of sustainability assessment indicators has become a hot topic globally, while sustainability practices are uncontrollably growing in the construction industry. However, the construction industry itself has negative impacts on the environment, society, and the economy. Therefore, during the construction phase, the contractors who are responsible for delivering construction projects should have a suitably adaptable sustainability solution. Qualified and experienced contractors are, of course, vital for the success of construction projects, and measuring their performance with respect to sustainability during the construction phase is crucial. However, there is currently very little evidence of a comprehensive and integrated assessment approach. This research aims to properly devise a smoother development process and improve potential deliverables for the construction industry in Jordan. A list of sustainability assessment indicators was developed for use during the construction phase, to assess the performance of the contractors, using a review of the literature, surveys, and by drawing upon expert opinion. As a result, 78 indicators have been formulated, across the five major dimensions of environmental, social, economic, lean manufacturing, and cultural, all of which influence contractor performance regarding sustainability practices.

Green Human Resource Management/Supply Chain Management/Regulation and Legislation and Their Effects on Sustainable Development Goals in Jordan

“…Adopting GHRM strategies and enhancing technical innovations can contribute to improving sustainability and economic performance. 2019); Chiappetta Jabbour and Sousa Jabbour (2016) that discuss the intersection of GHRM and GSCM [7,12,17,24,26,27].…”

“…Several authors have developed different approaches to categorize GHRM practices. For example, ˙Iktisadi Ve et al [21] identified four GHRM practices: green employee acquisition, green employee appraisal, and green employee rewards; Luay Jum'a [25] proposed a unidimensional measure for GHRM; Alnsour, Moawiah [26] examined green hiring, green training and involvement, and green performance management and compensation; Kara, Karahan, and Edinsel, Sercan [10] studied green recruitment, green rewards and compensation, and environmental training; Tang et al Alnsour, Moawiah [27] proposed five GHRM practices: green recruitment and selection, green training, green performance management, green pay and reward, and green involvement. Nawangsari and Sutawidjaya [28] suggested the following practices: green recruitment, green performance management, green training and development, green compensation, and green employee relations.…”

Green Human Resource Management/Supply Chain Management /Regulation and Legislation and its effects on Sustainable Development Goals in Jordan

“…Although its increase in popularity, there is no consensus regarding GHRM practices [24]. Several authors developed different approaches; for instance, İktisadi Ve , et al [21] identified four GHRM practices: green employee acquisition, green employee appraisal, green employee rewards; Luay Jum'a [25] proposed a unidimensional measure for GHRM; Alnsour, Moawiah [26] examined green hiring, green training and involvement and green performance management and compensation; Kara, Karahan & Edinsel, Sercan [10] studied green recruitment, green rewards and compensation and environmental training; Tang et al Alnsour, Moawiah [27] proposed five GHRM practices: green recruitment and selection, green training, green performance management, green pay and reward and green involvement. Nawangsari and Sutawidjaya [28] suggested the following practices green recruitment, green performance management, green training and development, green compensation, and green employee relations.…”

Development of a Performance Assessment Model for Contractors in Saudi Arabian Construction Projects

“…Another reason might be the cost deviation of construction projects [19]. The contractors should be selected based on their performance in previous projects [20][21][22][23]. Previous studies showed that there is a lack of measurement tools for assessing the performance of contractors in construction projects.…”