On The Path towards Sustainable Construction—The Case of the United Arab Emirates: A Review

Shadeedha Mohamed Saradara, Malik Mansoor Ali Khalfan, Abdul Rauf, Rubina Qureshi

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    Abstract

    The construction sector in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expanding substantially due to many variables, including strong economic growth, a swiftly growing population, and continuous modernization endeavors. As a result, the development of the construction industry is leading to adverse impacts on energy consumption and environmental conditions. The UAE government and policymakers have implemented significant initiatives to advance sustainable infrastructure, promote clean energy utilization, effectively manage construction and demolition waste (CDW), and foster green building development. These measures follow the nation’s dedication to the Paris Agreement, which aims to decrease greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The article comprehensively examines the policies and practices implemented in this industrialized nation concerning sustainable construction. Moreover, the primary objective of this study is to evaluate the performance of the UAE in comparison to other countries within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) concerning their accomplishments in sustainability. Additionally, the study seeks to integrate insights from the global community regarding sustainability policies, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the effective management of CDW, and the implementation of green regulations that govern environmentally conscious construction practices. A comprehensive analysis of information sources from official websites, particularly those of the ministry and key government agencies, is conducted to better understand the current sustainability policies and treatment methods related to the management of CDW and green building regulations.

    Original languageBritish English
    Article number14652
    JournalSustainability (Switzerland)
    Volume15
    Issue number19
    DOIs
    StatePublished - Oct 2023

    Keywords

    • construction and demolition waste
    • green building regulation
    • sustainability policy
    • waste management regulations

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