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Paper 1:
The paper focuses on analyzing literature related to Sustainable Construction Projects (SCPs)
management from 2000 to October 2022 to enhance understanding of SCPs management
.
It utilizes scientometric analysis to visualize and discuss active studies and research trends in
SCPs management, highlighting environmental, economic, and social sustainability indicators
and their integration
The study proposes methods for improving SCPs management, including waste management,
energy management, sustainable design, lean construction, and implementation of new
technology
Future research directions suggested include exploring social sustainability in different project
phases, enhancing green rating systems, developing green technologies, and promoting
collaboration among different countries' normative guidelines
VOSviewer's document co-citation analysis was employed to establish relationships between

articles, with a focus on systematic patterns in SCPs management literature
References:
Jiang, X., Zhou, H., Li, M., Lu, K., Lyu, S., Omrani, S., & Skitmore, M. (Year of publication).
Paper 2:
The paper introduces a framework of sustainability performance checklist to enhance

sustainable development in construction projects
It emphasizes the need for a consistent and holistic approach to assess sustainability
performance, highlighting the dynamic nature of sustainability factors
The checklist covers various aspects such as infrastructure burden, land use, life cycle profit
analysis, and environmental assessments like air, water, noise, and waste
The research stresses the importance of considering factors like social, economic, and
environmental sustainability collectively for optimal project sustainability performance
It underlines the challenges faced in coordinating different project stakeholders and the
significance of integrating various methods for improved sustainability performance
The paper suggests that a revolutionary solution is needed to foster cooperation among project
participants towards achieving sustainable construction practices
References:
Shen, L.-Y., Li, J., Tam, Y., & Yao, H. (Year of Publication). Title of the Paper. Journal of Civil
Engineering and Management, Volume Number
Paper 3:
Key Findings from the Research Paper
The CM course at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) integrates sustainability mainly

through horizontal integration, where sustainability concepts are incorporated into general
course units rather than as add-on subjects
QUT also adopts vertical integration by offering a sustainability minor, which was later replaced
by horizontal integration, emphasizing exploring sustainability topics in depth
Analysis of the CM core units reveals that only 7% of the units include sustainability in their unit
aims, while 21% incorporate sustainability in their learning outcomes
A total of 35.7% of the core units cover sustainability knowledge in their lecture content, with
some units including sustainability topics despite not having sustainability-related aims or
learning outcomes
A questionnaire survey targeting Year 3 and Year 4 CM students showed that the majority of
respondents were male full-time students with industry working experience, assessing the
effectiveness and comprehensiveness of sustainability embedment in the CM course for their
future career development
References:
 Lim, Y., Xia, B., Skitmore, M., Gray, J., & Bridge, A. (Year). "Title of the Research Paper."
Journal Name, Volume(Issue), Page numbers. [Provide DOI if available]
 Ekundayo, D., et al. (2011). Title of the Ekundayo et al. paper. Journal Name,
Volume(Issue), Page numbers.
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Page numbers.
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 Mills. (2010). Title of the Mills paper. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), Page numbers.
 Bhattacharjee, et al. (2012). Title of the Bhattacharjee et al. paper. Journal Name,
 Streb. (2010). Title of the Streb paper. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), Page numbers.
 Hotcourses. (2015). Title of the Hotcourses publication. Publisher.
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numbers.
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Page numbers.
Paper 4
Sustainable construction is a field aiming to integrate sustainable development concepts
with traditional construction practices but faces challenges due to the absence of an
operational framework that combines sustainability and construction practices at an
operational level. This gap is addressed through a three-dimensional operational context
space (OCS) that links sustainability parameters with project life cycle phases and project
executing entities, enabling the assignment of responsibility for sustainability requirements
to specific project entities during project phases. The OCS also allows for a quantitative
assessment of construction projects based on sustainability criteria, particularly focusing on
construction waste management. The paper discusses challenges in sustainable
construction, including the lack of training in sustainable design/construction, slow
investment recovery, higher initial costs, and the necessity for a generic framework
applicable across various projects and locations
Paper 5:
The research paper delves into the significant impacts of the construction industry on
society, the environment, and the economy, highlighting the crucial consideration of
sustainability by both industry practitioners and academia. Despite the existing focus on
environmental and economic aspects in sustainability studies, social sustainability is often
overlooked in the construction sector. The study adopts a qualitative approach to explore
social sustainability issues, particularly examining industry professionals' attitudes towards
social impacts and methods for measuring social performance in construction projects.
Through this exploration, 26 criteria are identified as a basis for evaluating social
sustainability performance in construction enterprises. The paper underscores the
importance of addressing social sustainability, as it is often considered the weakest pillar of
sustainable development due to a lack of analytical and theoretical foundations. It
emphasizes the welfare of employees in the construction industry as vital for the broader
community and advocates for monitoring social-economic and social-environmental
performance to evaluate social sustainability effectively. Additionally, the research highlights
the necessity of forecasting and monitoring economic, environmental, and social impacts to
ensure sustainable construction practices.
Overall:
The collection of research papers explores various dimensions of sustainable construction

projects (SCPs) and the integration of circular economy (CE) principles within the construction
industry. The first paper focuses on analyzing literature related to SCP management from 2000
to October 2022, utilizing scientometric analysis to highlight research trends and propose
methods for improving SCPs management, including waste and energy management, sustainable
design, lean construction, and new technologies. Future research directions include exploring
social sustainability, enhancing green rating systems, developing green technologies, and
promoting international collaboration. The second paper introduces a sustainability performance
checklist for construction projects, emphasizing a consistent and holistic approach to assess
dynamic sustainability factors, covering infrastructure burden, land use, life cycle profit analysis,
and environmental assessments. It stresses the importance of integrating social, economic, and
environmental sustainability and overcoming coordination challenges among project
stakeholders. The third paper examines the integration of sustainability in the construction
management (CM) course at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), revealing limited
incorporation of sustainability concepts and calling for a more effective embedment in the
curriculum. The fourth paper addresses the challenges in sustainable construction, proposing a
three-dimensional operational context space (OCS) that links sustainability parameters with
project life cycle phases and executing entities, allowing for quantitative assessment based on
sustainability criteria, particularly focusing on construction waste management. Finally, the fifth
paper explores the significant impacts of the construction industry on society, the environment,
and the economy, emphasizing the often-overlooked aspect of social sustainability. It adopts a
qualitative approach to identify 26 criteria for evaluating social sustainability performance in
construction, underscoring the importance of addressing social sustainability and advocating for
monitoring social-economic and social-environmental performance to ensure sustainable
construction practices. Collectively, these papers highlight the multifaceted challenges and
opportunities in achieving sustainable construction, calling for integrated approaches, improved
education, and comprehensive frameworks to enhance sustainability across the construction
industry.

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Paper 1:

VOSviewer's document co-citation analysis was employed to establish relationships between

The paper introduces a framework of sustainability performance checklist to enhance

The CM course at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) integrates sustainability mainly

The collection of research papers explores various dimensions of sustainable construction

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