Role of Construction Subcontractors in Sustainable Supply Chain

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dc.Location2012 HD 69.P75 Q74
dc.contributor.authorQureshi, Muhammad Zaeem
dc.date.accessioned2021-01-04T11:20:17Z
dc.date.available2021-01-04T11:20:17Z
dc.date.issued2012-11
dc.description.abstractConstruction 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.en_US
dc.identifier.other70112
dc.identifier.urihttps://bspace.buid.ac.ae/handle/1234/1753
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherThe British University in Dubai (BUiD)en_US
dc.subjectconstruction subcontractorsen_US
dc.subjectsustainable supply chainen_US
dc.subjectconstruction industryen_US
dc.subjectenvironmental hazardsen_US
dc.subjectsupply chain managementen_US
dc.subjectsustainable developmenten_US
dc.titleRole of Construction Subcontractors in Sustainable Supply Chainen_US
dc.typeDissertationen_US
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