Authors :
I.P.Tharindu Sandaruwan; R.M.K.K. Nuwandhara; A. M. Philips; J.A.B. Janardana; M.A.Mohamed Aslan
Volume/Issue :
Volume 7 - 2022, Issue 10 - October
Google Scholar :
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7374670
Abstract :
A major factor in climate change is the
building industry, which is one of the leading producers
of greenhouse gas emissions. Construction has a
significant negative impact on the environment since it
devastates habitats and extracts materials from priceless
resources. Understanding the industry holistically and
how the process, materials, and design all contribute to
climate change can help to better comprehend its effects.
Due to the rapid growth of the construction industry in
the Maldives, there is various environmental impacts
arise in the Maldives. Hence, the research aim was to
minimize the environmental impact that occurred in the
Maldives due to construction activities. Accordingly, the
mixed-method research approach was selected. For the
questionnaire survey, 150 professionals were selected as
a sample and distributed the questionnaire survey.
However, 117 responses were received for the
questionnaire survey. Six numbers of professionals were
selected as a sample for the qualitative approach.
Accordingly, the study revealed that generation of inter
waste, inert water, and inland water pollution, dust
generation from construction activities chemicals
pollution, increase land usage, operations with high
potential soil erosion, water pollution, toxic generation,
operations with vegetation removals, unnecessary
building consumption, and shortage of natural resources
are the main environmental impact occurred in the
Maldives due to the construction industry. In addition to
that, the study shows that lack of proper EMS process,
lack of management level support, lack of proper
guidance, and lack of knowledge regarding EMS by the
stakeholders are the major problems in Maldives
construction industry to implement and maintain proper
environmental management system. Hence, this research
identified by implementing proper rules and guidelines,
enhancing the knowledge of stakeholders, adapting
proper construction processes, adapting proper health
and safety measures, and conducting awareness sessions
and training sessions will lead to avoiding or minimizing
the environmental impact and major problems
mentioned above. Ultimately these strategies help to
enhance the management of Maldives’ environment.
Keywords :
Construction; EMS; Environmental; Maldives; Pollution.
A major factor in climate change is the
building industry, which is one of the leading producers
of greenhouse gas emissions. Construction has a
significant negative impact on the environment since it
devastates habitats and extracts materials from priceless
resources. Understanding the industry holistically and
how the process, materials, and design all contribute to
climate change can help to better comprehend its effects.
Due to the rapid growth of the construction industry in
the Maldives, there is various environmental impacts
arise in the Maldives. Hence, the research aim was to
minimize the environmental impact that occurred in the
Maldives due to construction activities. Accordingly, the
mixed-method research approach was selected. For the
questionnaire survey, 150 professionals were selected as
a sample and distributed the questionnaire survey.
However, 117 responses were received for the
questionnaire survey. Six numbers of professionals were
selected as a sample for the qualitative approach.
Accordingly, the study revealed that generation of inter
waste, inert water, and inland water pollution, dust
generation from construction activities chemicals
pollution, increase land usage, operations with high
potential soil erosion, water pollution, toxic generation,
operations with vegetation removals, unnecessary
building consumption, and shortage of natural resources
are the main environmental impact occurred in the
Maldives due to the construction industry. In addition to
that, the study shows that lack of proper EMS process,
lack of management level support, lack of proper
guidance, and lack of knowledge regarding EMS by the
stakeholders are the major problems in Maldives
construction industry to implement and maintain proper
environmental management system. Hence, this research
identified by implementing proper rules and guidelines,
enhancing the knowledge of stakeholders, adapting
proper construction processes, adapting proper health
and safety measures, and conducting awareness sessions
and training sessions will lead to avoiding or minimizing
the environmental impact and major problems
mentioned above. Ultimately these strategies help to
enhance the management of Maldives’ environment.
Keywords :
Construction; EMS; Environmental; Maldives; Pollution.
