Sustainability in Engineering Design and Construction

This book introduces sustainable development practices and provides insight into the requirements for designing and constructing sustainable structures for all segments of the industry. It addresses sustainability from the perspective of buildings, but it also covers sustainability practices during engineering design and construction for all types of projects, such as heavy and highway construction, industrial construction, the mining and minerals industry, the power industry, and the manufacturing industry, with a focus on addressing sustainability issues during engineering design and construction operations.