Sustainable development in the construction industry through ISO 14001 EMS (Environmental Management System)

Date of Publication

2010

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with Spec in Construction Technology & Management

Subject Categories

Civil Engineering

College

Gokongwei College of Engineering

Department/Unit

Civil Engineering

Thesis Adviser

Jason Maximino C.Ongpeng

Defense Panel Member

Andres Winston C. Oreta,

Cheryl Lyne E. Capiz

Abstract/Summary

The construction industry in the Philippines has very little regard on environmental aspects in the development of their companies.

The study concentrated on providing an assessment through quantitative analysis on the Environmental Management System (EMS) of AAA construction companies in Metro Manila. The study employed the use of surveys as the mechanism for obtaining the environmental aspects of each company. The statistical tools used were Artificial Neural Network and Self Organizing Map.

The results obtained revealed quantitative dimensions on the different aspects of ISO 14001 contractors and t hose who have none in terms of their EMS standards.

Using the tools mentioned, the study obtained a 75% rating for the EMS OF ISO 14001 companies while for those whose EMS are not yet accredited were given a two dimensional boundary in which they can use as a basis that their EMS is competently ready to be accredited. These scores were 53% for their environmental criteria and goals and 64% for the implementing barriers they face. These scores also constitute the parameters for the Philippine condition in developing effective EMS standards.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU15931

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

[xv], 119 leaves : ill. (some col.) ; 30 cm.

Keywords

Construction industry--Philippines; Systems engineering.

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