Sustainability and Construction: The Global Context And the New Zealand Perspective
Kamal Dhawan · John E. Tookey · Ali GhaffarianHoseini · Amirhosein GhaffarianHoseini
Sep 2025 · Elsevier
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Sustainability and Construction explores various facets of construction, from inception, through operationalization, and end-of-life management, from the perspective of practice-driven sustainability.After an introductory chapter laying the foundations for the sustainability concept and another one relating sustainability to the corporate environment, the volume then delves into the various phases of a construction project to examine related sustainability issues with exemplifying case studies pointing to the state of the art worldwide.The authors' unique treatment of the overarching themes impacting sustainability in the global construction industry and how these intersect in their local context (i.e., New Zealand) too ultimately allows them to offer a well-balanced and thorough reference that proves to be a value-added, highly visual resource for professional engineers, students and researchers, policy makers, and various industry stakeholders alike. - Spotlights the convergence of multiple disciplines in construction, emphasizing the importance of cross-disciplinary perspectives and the need for interdisciplinary implementation. - Correlates sustainability with the construction project lifecycle, as well as the wider construction domain, while underscoring the impact of associated operational and strategic processes. - Presents case studies highlighting a variety of driving factors and implementation nuances for specific settings, illustrating the wide sectoral expanse and the potential for change. - Draws extensively from contemporary and established literature, including government/public documents, consultancy reports, and more. The rich bibliography points to an expandable framework through further exploration.
About the author
Dr. Kamal Dhawan holds a BTech in Mechanical Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru University, an MTech in Production Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India, and a PhD in Construction Logistics from Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand. His principal areas of expertise are Engineering Asset Management, Sustainability of Transport and Logistics and their climate change impacts, and Sustainable Construction. He has had extensive experience in managing specialist supply chains and logistics across international borders including both Indian as well as foreign entities. He currently lectures on Construction Logistics, Construction Equipment, and Sustainable Construction at Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand.Professor John E. Tookey holds a BSc in Technology and Management Science and a PhD in Industrial Engineering from the University of Bradford, UK. He has an extensive track record of program development, governance and research in construction management and related disciplines. Professor Tookey joined Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand in 2009. His areas of principal expertise include construction management, logistics, supply chain management, productivity, procurement, building costs, and BIM. He has been involved in numerous funded research projects addressing the logistics of construction materials and waste, construction productivity, housing productivity, and lean construction. Professor Tookey has introduced over 10 undergraduate and post graduate programs in construction at various institutions in the UK and New Zealand. In addition to research and publication, he is a regular media commentator on housing and infrastructure issues.Professor Ali GhaffarianHoseini is a Senior Academic Strategist and Head of Built Environment Engineering at Auckland University of Technology. With over 20 years of academic management experience, he has excelled as a leader, consultant, and scholar. He actively contributes as a Consultant to the Prime Minister's Chief Science Advisor, Evaluator at MBIE, and Delegate of the College of Assessors at Royal Society Te Apārangi. An internationally recognized scientist, Professor Ghaffarian has led collaborations with global leaders and published extensively, with over 200 patents, articles, books, and conference papers. His research focuses on integrating advanced technologies with sustainable development, including Smart Cities, BIM, Digital Twins, and climate adaptation. A dedicated academic leader, he has developed and accredited numerous programs, laboratories, and mentoring initiatives. His scholarly contributions and leadership at over 100 international conferences highlight his impact in academia and beyond.Professor Amir is a renowned academic with over 20 years of experience in research, teaching, and leadership across New Zealand, Canada, and Malaysia. Currently serving as Director of the Architectural Engineering Lab and the Responsive + Green Urban Built Environment Lab at AUT, his work focuses on sustainable urban futures, digital twins, and intelligent buildings. He ranks among New Zealand's most cited architecture professors and is listed in the top 2% of global scientists by Stanford University. Amir has published extensively in leading journals and led $1 million NZD in research projects. As Editor-in-Chief of Urbanization, Sustainability, and Society and Co-Leader of APRU's Future Energy Landscape Cluster, he is a thought leader in urban resilience. Amir also contributes as a consultant, assessor, and speaker for global organizations and governments.
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