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Case Study on CO2 Emission by Construction of Structural Elements of a Residential Project in Singapore

In: Proceedings of the 19th International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate

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  • Yingbin Feng

    (University of Western Sydney)

  • Yun Zhong

    (Chongqing University)

Abstract

This paper provides a detailed examination of the energy consumption and CO2 emission associated with the construction of structural building elements in Singapore. A case study of a residential project in Singapore is conducted. It is found that the transportation of concrete from supplier distribution centre to site accounts for 82% of the total CO2 emission by main building materials transportation; the largest proportion of CO2 emission is produced by operation of crane (56%) and lower one is produced by site lighting, office operation and workers’ accommodation (20%). It is recommended that designers and contractors pay more attention to choosing lighter structural materials and using those technologies or materials with higher construction efficiency, which may be helpful for enhancement of the sustainable performance at construction sites and reduction of energy consumption and associated costs.

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  • Yingbin Feng & Yun Zhong, 2015. "Case Study on CO2 Emission by Construction of Structural Elements of a Residential Project in Singapore," Springer Books, in: Liyin Shen & Kunhui Ye & Chao Mao (ed.), Proceedings of the 19th International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate, edition 127, chapter 0, pages 303-312, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-662-46994-1_26
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-662-46994-1_26
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