Sustainability strategies in the construction industry:implications on green growth in Nigeria

Sustainability strategies in the construction industry:implications on green growth in Nigeria

The construction industry is a major driver of economic growth. However, activities from the construction industry contribute significantly to environmental pollution and unsustainable consumption of depleting natural resources. Green growth on the other hand, is an innovative growth which motivates businesses to adopt environmental friendly activities. This paper assessed sustainability...
 
Published at IOP Conference series: Earth and Environmental Science
Published in 2018
 
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PF Tunji-Olayeni1, TO Mosaku1, OO Oyeyipo2 and AO Afolabi1
Tunji – Olayeni Patience » My purpose is to raise a new breed of construction professionals with environmental and social consciousness to transform the construction landscape through active research and exemplar projects for the sustainable existence of Africa. My research endeavors have focused on construction management in developing countries and gender issues in the construction industry with a current interest in... view full profile
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