Environmental Management in Mega Construction Projects

This book discusses environmental management and construction management approaches to the environmental problems that can emerge in construction projects. It sets a brand new standard for environmental management in mega construction projects in China and helps all construction project stakeholders establish a more compliant and efficient environmental management system. The authors systematically explore management systems and team management, offering managerial methods and tips based on international and Chinese practices. Outlining all the environmental challenges that can arise during construction, it is a valuable resource for company owners, construction contractors, and construction management consultants and companies. It also offers useful insights for engineers, project managers and project executives. Front Matter....Pages i-xxii Front Matter....Pages 1-1 EHS Concept and Interrelation....Pages 3-5 Environmental Guidelines and Objectives....Pages 7-14 Team Organization and Personnel....Pages 15-20 Environmental Impact Assessment....Pages 21-26 Soil Assessment....Pages 27-47 Environmental Supervision (Environmental Jian Li)....Pages 49-64 Environmental Monitoring....Pages 65-69 Estimation....Pages 71-75 Environmental Management Procedures....Pages 77-87 Tendering....Pages 89-95 The Preparation for Environmental Protection Equipment....Pages 97-115 Front Matter....Pages 117-117 Environmental Risks....Pages 119-142 Environmental Administrative License....Pages 143-154 Training....Pages 155-172 Storm Water Drainage....Pages 173-195 Waste Water and Sewage Management....Pages 197-225 Noise Management/Nighttime Construction Management....Pages 227-235 Air Quality and Atmospheric Particulate Matter Control....Pages 237-249 Solid Wastes Management....Pages 251-254 Hazardous Waste Management....Pages 255-263 Front Matter....Pages 117-117 Recycling of Cement, Wood, and Other Resources....Pages 265-274 Environmental Emergency Response Plan....Pages 275-283 Dormitory Environment....Pages 285-287 Audit Oversight....Pages 289-306 Internal Collaboration....Pages 307-314 External Collaboration....Pages 315-317 Completion Verification Checklist for Environmental Protection....Pages 319-320 Back Matter....Pages 321-329