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What are the pressing environmental issues for construction sector?

REVIEW REPORT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR

The construction industry in Hong Kong is characterised by its large number of sub-contractors with numerous specialist operators, often using short-term labour, typically supporting larger main contractors. The industry is highly competitive and works to tight deadlines. Completion on time is a high priority, whilst resources such as space on site for recycling remain limited. However, there are sources of supply chain pressure for environmental improvement and these can be classified into a hierarchy of four levels:

Level 1	From stakeholders such as the Construction Industry Review Committee (CIRC) and Provisional Construction Industry Coordination Board (PCICB)
Level 2	From policies, legislation and regulations promulgated by Government, and specific requirements set out in various technical circulars
Level 3	From the requirements of public and private sector clients made of their main contractors and suppliers
Level 4	From the requirements of main contractors made of their sub-contractors, sub-sub-contractors and suppliers

Solutions to the Supply Chain Environemntal Pressure

1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE SUPPORT PROGRAMME
1.2 OBJECTIVES OF THE SUPPORT PROGRAMME
1.3 THE STRUCTURE OF THIS REVIEW REPORT

2. SUPPLY CHAIN PRESSURES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
2.1 CONSTRUCTION SECTOR CHARACTERISTICS
2.2 INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS (CIRC AND PCICB)
2.3 ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION AND CODES OF PRACTICE
2.4 GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL CIRCULARS

3. CLIENT REQUIREMENTS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
3.1 TYPES OF SUPPLY CHAIN PRESSURE
3.2 PUBLIC WORKS AND RELATED DEPARTMENTS
3.3 PRIVATE DEVELOPERS AND UTILITY COMPANIES
3.4 MAIN CONTRACTORS

4. SOURCES OF ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT

5. CONCLUSIONS
5.1 SUPPLY CHAIN PRESSURES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT & EMS
5.2 CLIENT REQUIREMENTS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND EMS
5.3 SOURCES OF ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT

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