Critical factor of large township building and its relevance in environmental audit: a critical evaluation

P. D. Hiwase (), N. S. Raman () and H. V. Hajare ()
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P. D. Hiwase: Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and Management
N. S. Raman: National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI)
H. V. Hajare: I.T.M. College of Engineering

Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, 2018, vol. 20, issue 1, No 21, 433-449

Abstract: Abstract Environmental sustainability has become significantly rapid in recent years. Moreover, the finite space and high demand of constructions are also putting pressure on the environmental compartments. At the outset, it is necessary that robust environmental audits should be developed, especially for large township projects to achieve environmental sustainability. Negligence on traditional construction processes involved in short or small projects affects the environment on a higher scale, restriction of cheap quality construction material, environment-friendly practice needs to be followed at construction sites to avoid environmental issues. The objective of this study is to show a range of environmental issues in India allied to material and technologies (methods) requires to be considered in assessing the environmental impacts of construction projects. A critical study was carried out for undertaking environmental audits in the township projects. The results indicated that the environmental sustainability (which can be achieved through environmental audits) is a function of optimum utilization of construction material, adoption of advance construction methods, use of ready-to-use material, innovative construction practices and use of eco-friendly material.

Keywords: Environmental sustainability; Environmental audits; Township projects; Advance construction methods; Innovative construction practices (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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