Sustainability rating system for highway design:—A key focus for developing sustainable cities and societies in Nigeria

Uchehara, Ikechukwu; Moore, David; Jafarifar, Naeimeh; Omatayo, Temitope

doi:10.1016/j.scs.2021.103620

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“…, 2009). Abidin (2010) and Uchehara et al. (2022) also support this definition by describing it as an avenue through which the industry can achieve SD.…”

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confidence: 90%

“…The assessment certainty was measured through comparatives with previous studies in the field and contribution to knowledge Source(s): Created by the authors (Pitt et al, 2009). Abidin (2010) and Uchehara et al (2022) also support this definition by describing it as an avenue through which the industry can achieve SD. Hill and Bowen (1997) described the SC as the maintenance and management of buildings over their lifespan purposely to reduce deconstruction waste.…”

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Establishing the limitations of sustainable construction in developing countries: a systematic literature review using PRISMA

Ogunmakinde

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Sher

et al. 2023

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PurposeEstablishing a more sustainable built environment is an increasing global concern for the construction industry. Despite the intrinsic and extrinsic obstacles the stakeholders face, huge efforts are required to transition to a smooth, sustainable construction (SC) practice. This study identifies and discusses cogent obstacles to SC in developing nations.Design/methodology/approachThe Preferred Reporting Item for systematic reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) approach was employed to establish research work in SC for developing countries. The databases used were Scopus and Web of Science. Meta-analysis of keywords was analysed thematically. The initial broad search returned 8,420 publications which were filtered and reviewed in-depth to fit the aim of the study, produced only 21 relevant publications from the years 2000–2021.FindingsThe four identified themes of obstacles to SC in developing countries are as follows: construction professional training and education, clients' attitudes and awareness, construction industries' culture and capacity and governments' regulation, policies and economy. The key barriers identified from the meta-analysis include inadequate training and education amongst construction professionals, poor execution of sustainability ethics, poor populace attitude towards sustainability, poor awareness and understanding, dearth of precise data and integrated study and inappropriate priorities about sustainability.Originality/valueThe originality in this study are themes drawn from millennium development goals (MDGs) and sustainable development goals (SDGs) publications related to SC. Consequently, the final framework presented a holistic approach to surmounting the established limitations and aided recommendations for future studies. Thus, setting a background for developing strategies to overcome the limitations and further attain sustainable development (SD).

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“…, 2009). Abidin (2010) and Uchehara et al. (2022) also support this definition by describing it as an avenue through which the industry can achieve SD.…”

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confidence: 99%

Establishing the limitations of sustainable construction in developing countries: a systematic literature review using PRISMA

Ogunmakinde

Egbelakin

Sher

et al. 2023

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“…The systems thinking causal loop diagram is usually used to express the causal relationship between two or more variables that may not be identified with quantitative or qualitative analysis (Omotayo et al, 2019; Uchehara et al, 2022). Prior to developing the stock-flow diagram showing the quantitative interactions between the variables in Table 11, the causal loop diagram in Figure 4 was produced.…”

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The System Dynamics Analysis of Cost Overrun Causations in UK Rail Projects in a COVID-19 Epidemic Era

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Cost overrun is a global issue plaguing transportation infrastructure projects, and the rail industry in the United Kingdom is not exempted. This industry plays a significant role in stimulating the country’s economic development and growth in the United Kingdom (UK). Understanding the factors contributing to cost overruns in rail projects is viable to sustain its contribution, especially in the COVID-19 epidemic era. This study analyzed and predicted the impact of cost overruns on rail projects in the UK in a COVID-19 pandemic era through a sparse network and system dynamics approach. It leverages a review of existing literature and perceptions of 80 construction professionals purposively to establish the factors affecting cost overruns affecting the UK rail construction sector. Findings reveal a web of causations that highlights labor productivity, delay in the supply of construction materials and equipment, and access to the site as fundamental predictors of cost overruns during a COVID-19 pandemic era. The resulting findings are beneficial to assist project managers with the needed awareness to strategically plan and mitigate the potential rise in cost overruns of rail projects in the UK during the pandemic.

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“…Various blends of recycled materials have been identified as a viable alternative to problematic reactive soil backfill due to their low moisture sensitivity and compaction requirement contributing to sustainable construction [10,11]. Recycled plastic, glass, and tire have been investigated as replacement materials for various applications, with most studies only partially replacing conventional materials [12][13][14].…”

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Satellite Imaging Techniques for Ground Movement Monitoring of a Deep Pipeline Trench Backfilled with Recycled Materials

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The damage to pipeline infrastructures caused by reactive soils has been a critical challenge for asset owners. Sustainable backfilling materials have recently gained interest to stabilize highly reactive zones as a pre-emptive approach towards sustainability. In this study, two adjacent sections of a sewer pipeline trench in Melbourne, Australia were backfilled with two blends of 100% recycled aggregates. The sites were monitored for ground deformations during October 2020–February 2022 (17 months) using surveying techniques. Interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) techniques and algorithms were also employed to estimate the ground movements of the sites and surrounding regions. The cross-validation of deformation results achieved from both techniques enabled an in-depth analysis of the effectiveness of the recycled aggregates to address reactive soil issues in urban developments. Observational deformation data and their spatiotemporal variation in the field were satisfactorily captured by the InSAR techniques: differential InSAR (DInSAR), persistent scatterer interferometry (PSI), and small baseline subset (SBAS). The SBAS estimations were found to be the closest to field measurements, primarily due to the analysis of zones without well-defined geometries. This study’s contribution to existing knowledge defines the spatiotemporal influence of sustainable backfill in areas with reactive soil through field data and satellite imaging. The relationship between InSAR techniques and actual field behavior of sustainable backfill can be a baseline for the growing construction that may be challenging to perform field monitoring due to resource constraints.

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Sustainability rating system for highway design:—A key focus for developing sustainable cities and societies in Nigeria

Cited by 15 publications

References 27 publications

Establishing the limitations of sustainable construction in developing countries: a systematic literature review using PRISMA

Establishing the limitations of sustainable construction in developing countries: a systematic literature review using PRISMA

The System Dynamics Analysis of Cost Overrun Causations in UK Rail Projects in a COVID-19 Epidemic Era

Satellite Imaging Techniques for Ground Movement Monitoring of a Deep Pipeline Trench Backfilled with Recycled Materials

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