Sustainable Infrastructure Procurement in Australia: Standard vs. Project Practices
The Australian Government and most Australian road authorities have set ambitious greenhouse gas emission (GHGe) reduction targets for the near future, many of which have translated into action plans. However, previous research has shown that the various Australian state road authorities are at diff...
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Queensland University of Technology
2013
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| Online Access: | http://www.conference.net.au/cibwbc13/papers/cibwbc2013_submission_42.pdf http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/43505 |
| Summary: | The Australian Government and most Australian road authorities have set ambitious greenhouse gas emission (GHGe) reduction targets for the near future, many of which have translated into action plans. However, previous research has shown that the various Australian state road authorities are at different stages of implementing ‘green’ initiatives in construction planning and development, with considerable gaps in their monitoring, tendering, and contracting. This study illustrates the differences between procurement standards and project specific practices that aim to reduce GHGe from road construction projects in three of the largest Australian road construction clients, with a focus on the tools used, contract type and incentives for better performance. |
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