Role of Construction Subcontractors in Sustainable Supply Chain

Construction industry is utilizing major quantities of natural resources most of which cannot be renewed. It is also disturbing our natural eco-system by generating a huge quantity of non-recyclable waste and different types of environmental hazards. This results in an increase requirement of sustai...

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المؤلف الرئيسي: Qureshi, Muhammad Zaeem (author)
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2021-01-04T11:20:17Z
2021-01-04T11:20:17Z
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https://bspace.buid.ac.ae/handle/1234/1753
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dc.publisher.none.fl_str_mv The British University in Dubai (BUiD)
dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv construction subcontractors
sustainable supply chain
construction industry
environmental hazards
supply chain management
sustainable development
dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Role of Construction Subcontractors in Sustainable Supply Chain
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description Construction industry is utilizing major quantities of natural resources most of which cannot be renewed. It is also disturbing our natural eco-system by generating a huge quantity of non-recyclable waste and different types of environmental hazards. This results in an increase requirement of sustainable development practices. One of the major areas of concern is supply chain management. Since modern construction is a job performed by multiple stakeholders, particularly subcontractors and suppliers, selection of most appropriate subcontractors and suppliers is a key to success. However, traditional practices of supply chain management are not participating in sustainable development. This study investigates the importance of sustainable supply chain management in construction industry as well as the role of subcontractors in sustainable development and suggests motivational steps required to integrate subcontractors into sustainable supply chain management system. Qualitative method of research was adopted by conducting semi-structured interviews for data collection. Procurement/ contract experts from four construction firms were interviewed. It was found in the research that regulatory legislations, customers’ requirements, financial incentives and corporate policies are the major factors motivating subcontractors to adopt sustainable practices. Recommendations are made for successful implementation of sustainable supply chain management.
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spelling Role of Construction Subcontractors in Sustainable Supply ChainQureshi, Muhammad Zaeemconstruction subcontractorssustainable supply chainconstruction industryenvironmental hazardssupply chain managementsustainable developmentConstruction industry is utilizing major quantities of natural resources most of which cannot be renewed. It is also disturbing our natural eco-system by generating a huge quantity of non-recyclable waste and different types of environmental hazards. This results in an increase requirement of sustainable development practices. One of the major areas of concern is supply chain management. Since modern construction is a job performed by multiple stakeholders, particularly subcontractors and suppliers, selection of most appropriate subcontractors and suppliers is a key to success. However, traditional practices of supply chain management are not participating in sustainable development. This study investigates the importance of sustainable supply chain management in construction industry as well as the role of subcontractors in sustainable development and suggests motivational steps required to integrate subcontractors into sustainable supply chain management system. Qualitative method of research was adopted by conducting semi-structured interviews for data collection. Procurement/ contract experts from four construction firms were interviewed. It was found in the research that regulatory legislations, customers’ requirements, financial incentives and corporate policies are the major factors motivating subcontractors to adopt sustainable practices. Recommendations are made for successful implementation of sustainable supply chain management.The British University in Dubai (BUiD)2021-01-04T11:20:17Z2021-01-04T11:20:17Z2012-11Dissertation70112https://bspace.buid.ac.ae/handle/1234/1753enoai:bspace.buid.ac.ae:1234/17532021-11-04T13:30:25Z
spellingShingle Role of Construction Subcontractors in Sustainable Supply Chain
Qureshi, Muhammad Zaeem
construction subcontractors
sustainable supply chain
construction industry
environmental hazards
supply chain management
sustainable development
title Role of Construction Subcontractors in Sustainable Supply Chain
title_full Role of Construction Subcontractors in Sustainable Supply Chain
title_fullStr Role of Construction Subcontractors in Sustainable Supply Chain
title_full_unstemmed Role of Construction Subcontractors in Sustainable Supply Chain
title_short Role of Construction Subcontractors in Sustainable Supply Chain
title_sort Role of Construction Subcontractors in Sustainable Supply Chain
topic construction subcontractors
sustainable supply chain
construction industry
environmental hazards
supply chain management
sustainable development
url https://bspace.buid.ac.ae/handle/1234/1753