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Lean and Cleaner Production, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013
Applications in Prefabrication to Reduce Carbon Emissions
Authors: Wu Peng, Low Sui Pheng
Language: EnglishSubjects for Lean and Cleaner Production:
Keywords
Carbon emissions; Climate change; Lean; Prefabrication; Sustainability
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Add to cart the print on demand of Wu Peng, Low Sui PhengPublication date: 08-2016
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Add to cart the book of Wu Peng, Low Sui PhengPublication date: 01-2014
344 p. · 15.5x23.5 cm · Hardback
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Introduction.- Sustainable Development and Global Climate Change.- Lean Production Philosophy.- The Precast Concrete Industry.- Modelling the Lean Production Philosophy.- Research Design and Methodology.- Applications in Precast Concrete Factories.- Case study of a Precast Concrete Factory.- Precast Concrete Products in Construction Sites.- Case study of a Construction Site.- Carbon Labelling and Reflections.- Conclusions and Recommendations.- References.
Offers an innovative approach to applying the Lean Production Philosophy to reduce carbon emissions
Includes checklists to help precast concrete manufacturers and contractors to identify sources of carbon emissions
Provides step-by-step guidance to help precast concrete manufacturers and contractors to improve environmental performance in the building life cycle
Includes tips on how construction-related firms can perform better in sustainability-based rating systems, such as the Singapore Green Labelling Scheme and the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) Green Mark Scheme