... increases and sometimes there is unnecessary use of land for building purposes, the demand for raw materials is probably greater than nature can supply and many of the processes used for construction pollute the environment. More and more people become aware of the criticality of the situation and many actions have been taken for the conservation of the environment. There is a tendency for new structures to be effective and sustainable to perform essential functions, and land use, energy production and movement of people and goods are executed if they can be justified in the long term. The minimisation of the production waste, the efficient use of materials and the recycling of waste, is another way of conserving the environment and forms part of the principles of sustainable development. THE NEED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT The continuous awareness of the environmental issues put increasing pressure on construction industries to improve their environmental ...

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