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Built to last sustainable development in the construction industry

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Series: Town & Country Planning ; 74(12) December 2005, 372-375(4)Publication details: 2005Subject(s): Summary: Reviews how the construction industry addresses the sustainability agenda, as revealed by searching the websites of major construction companies. Reveals that common themes can be found in the statements of most of the companies, including environmental impact of their activities, the social impact on communities, employees and society at large, and the economic impact, both locally and nationally, measured by job creation and development of local infrastructure.
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Reviews how the construction industry addresses the sustainability agenda, as revealed by searching the websites of major construction companies. Reveals that common themes can be found in the statements of most of the companies, including environmental impact of their activities, the social impact on communities, employees and society at large, and the economic impact, both locally and nationally, measured by job creation and development of local infrastructure.