Environmental management systems and construction SMES: A case study for Slovenia

作者: Jana Šelih

DOI: 10.1080/13923730.2007.9636440

关键词: Environmental management systemEnvironmental resource managementEngineeringConstruction managementSecondary sector of the economyConstruction industryProcess managementSustainable development

摘要: Abstract Construction projects and activities are, in general, associated with a wide range of environmental impacts. Therefore the principles sustainable development should be adopted during construction just like any other industrial sector. At organisation's level, one ways achieving this goal is by implementing an management system (EMS). The purpose paper to present current trends companies based on recent study conducted for industry Slovenia, particular report how SMEs perceive obstacles EMS implementation. benefits ISO 14001‐compliant implementation are discussed, results survey related systems (QMS) Slovenia presented analysed. They indicate that majority responding has implemented QMS, 46 % respond...

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