Management systems for sustainable construction: integrating environmental, quality and safety management systems

摘要: The management systems implemented by contractors are paramount to encouraging sustainable construction. Evolving from developments in the manufacturing industries, a number of forward-looking contracting organisations at forefront establishing Integrated Management Systems (IMS) within UK. IMS can provide framework for construction through effective quality, safety and, particular, environmental impact. Based upon empirical and primary research data, this paper examines concept principles IMS, its potential application contribution issues that it raises future processes. Findings indicate is being championed major UK certification bodies pursued prominent who perceive as next logical positive progression development These likely, future, impact greatly on practices worldwide.