SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION WITHIN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT: MALAYSIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY INITIATIVES

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1 The 14th International Rainwater Catchment Systems Conference (IRCSC) th August, 2009, PWTC SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION WITHIN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT: MALAYSIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY INITIATIVES Zuhairi Abd. Hamid, Mohd Khairolden Ghani, Maria Zura Mohd.Zain Construction Research Institute of Malaysia (CREAM)

2 Presentation Outline Introduction Issues and Challenges Green Technology in Malaysia Direction of CIMP R&D Initiatives Strategic Recommendations

3 INTRODUCTION Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, To provide high and sustainable quality of life for all people of walk of life without affecting (and depleting) natural resources and the natural environment, The challenge of meeting human needs for natural resources, industrial products, energy, food, transportation, shelter and effective waste management. 3

4 Climatic change Temperature rise Sea-Level rise Precipitation change Drought and floods Adaptation Impacts on human and natural natural systems Food and water resources Ecosystems and biodiversity Human settlements Human Health Adaptation Emissions and concentrations Greenhouse gases Aerosols Mitigation Socio-economic development plans Economic growth Technology Population Governance Flow of action within the climate change problem (Smith, 2003)

5 Built environment is a broad concept encompassing man-made artifacts and space at all levels to urban regions (Chalmers Architecture, 2008). Crossroads between old path of development and a new one combining growth with sustainability (Newsweek, July, 2008). 5

6 Construction industry has provided approximately 800,000 job opportunities for the nation, Strategic Thrust 3 of the CIMP i.e. Towards highest standard of quality, occupational safety and health and environmental practices, Global solution and to consolidate construction as a prime mover. 6

7 ISSUES AND CHALLENGES Sustainable development trend tends to focus on relationship between construction and human development and marginalizing environmental aspects, Climatic change is relates with the matter of time before the country s oils wells dry up, Concept of 3R (reduce, reuse and recycle) has to be expanded in construction, Issues of construction waste plagued the construction industry, Source separation, source reduction, reusing and recycling and disposed off. 7

8 Lack of environmental considerations in the exploitation, development and management of resources and lack of control of pollution resources Issues on environmental : a) Mobilization of resources, b) Balance with the need for economic development, c) Life cycle process through prevention and minimization, including energy efficiency, d) Usage of ICT, e) Develop advance skill, knowledge and information, 8

9 Continued. f) Reduce usage of its material, g) Socio-economic through equitability, h) Integrated goals in all phases project development, i) Holistic approach along the entire activities in the construction value chain, j) Continuous understanding of political, economical, social and technical issues, k) Performance based standards and guidelines, l) Best practices on environment, m) Economic and business approaches. 9

10 Sweden s Initiatives In Sweden, some strategic initiatives have been taken: a) Balancing in terms of planning, regional development and infrastructure, b) Good health on equal terms, c) Broad-based initiatives, d) Sustainable growth implying economic expansion. 10

11 Green Technology in Malaysia Creation of the Energy, Green Technology and Water Ministry to spearhead the country s sustainability agenda Launching of Green Building Index (GBI) by the Minister of Works GBI Malaysia rating based on six key criteria below: Energy Efficiency, Indoor Environmental Quality, Sustainable Site Planning and Management, Materials and Resources, Water Efficiency, Innovation.

12 Malaysia s Green Strategies Integrated considerations comprises seven key areas: Education and awareness, Effective Management of Natural Resources and the Environment, Integrated Development Planning and Implementation, Prevention and Control of Pollution and Environmental Degradation, Strengthening Administrative and Institutional Mechanisms, Proactive Approach to Regional and Global Environmental Issues, Formulation and Implementation of Action Plans.

13 CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY MASTERPLAN Strategic Thrust 1 Strategic Thrust 2 Strategic Thrust 3 Strategic Thrust 4 Strategic Thrust 5 Strategic Thrust 6 Strategic Thrust 7 Integrate the construction industry value chain to enhance productivity and efficiency Strengthen the construction industry image Strive for the highest standard of quality, occupational safety and health and environmental practices Develop human resource capabilities and capacities in construction industry Innovate through research and development and adopt new construction methods Leverage on information and communication technology in the construction industry Benefit from globalization including the export of construction products and services Enabling Recommendations Consolidate the industry Standardise and integrate administrative practices and procedures. CSF: Productivity Enhance the professionalism of the construction industry. Enhance the procure-to-pay (P2P) strategy. Raise the sophistication level of the construction community CSF: Professionalism Foster a quality and environmentalfriendly culture Enhance occupational safety and health. Adopt MS in the manufacture or import of construction building materials. CSF: Quality, Environment practices Promote and enforce the use of skilled labour (building capability). Nurture the desire to work in the construction industry amongst the local workforce (building capacity). CSF: Human Resources Continuously innovate construction processes and techniques. Stimulate R&D activities through resource-pooling initiative amongst key players and provision of R&D infrastructure. CSF: Knowledge, Innovation Encourage knowledge sharing for continuous improvement. Develop local construction software industry. CSF: Knowledge, Innovation Ensure industry sustainability in the liberalised environment. Market the CI in a focused, global manner Enhance industry s access to financing Develop complimentary industries CSF: Industry Sustainability Review and amend the tax, legal and regulatory framework Redefine the structure and role of CIDB Reinforce Bumiputera entrepreneurs capabilities and equitable share in the CI value chain 13

14 CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY MASTER PLAN (CIMP) INITIATIVES No. Action Plan Programme 1 Foster a quality and environment-friendly culture The need to increase customer demand in the global environment in construction. Necessary to achieve and sustain economic growth and social development. 1.1 Encourage external accreditation in quality and environmental management. Incorporate ISO certification requirements as part of the contractors registration scheme (G7 and G8) Organise communication plan to promote ISO certification CIDB will play actively in participation local construction companies to attain ISO 9001 and ISO certifications. 1.2 Promote environment-friendly practices. Recommend to the Ministry of Housing and Local Government to develop guidelines on stage construction Propose to DOE to review conditional approval provision for EIA reports. Enforce Tree Preservation Order (Act 1972). Encourage Green Reporting by public listed companies Introduce tax incentives for the adoption of ISO Initiatives of Green Building Material will be promoted to ensure impact activities can provide in order to spur economy and social benefits at large. Urgent need of selfregulation within construction industry as a minimum necessary to achieve performance required. 14

15 TC 9: Good Environmental Practices in the Construction Industry (CIDB/TC9) WG 1 Development of Strategic and Programmes for Good Environment Practices WG 2 Prevention and Control of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation in Construction WG 3 Good Environmental Practices in Storm water Management WG 4 Accreditation Scheme for Environment Management System for Contractor (DIY) WG 5 Guideline on Environmental Management System for Construction Industry WG 6 Guideline and Management of Construction Waste Material 15

16 CREAM s R&D INITIATIVES Construction Practices for Storm Water Management and Soil Erosion Control for the Construction Industry, Achieving Sustainability of the Construction Industry via International Environmental Management Systems Standard, ISO 14001, Waste Minimisation and Recycling Potential of Construction Materials, 16

17 CREAM s R&D INITIATIVES Materials Security And Waste Management for Industrialised Building Systems (IBS): Towards Sustainable Construction, Environmental Management Plan in the Contract Tender Document of Construction Projects, Utilisation of Waste Materials for the Production of Concrete Pedestrian Block (CPB). 17

18 STRATEGIC RECOMMENDATIONS Strengthening the Development Approval Process, Enhancing Law and Enforcement, Promoting Self-Regulation, reflecting the best regulatory practices which is necessary to achieve sustainable construction in future, Increasing Capacity and Public Awareness, Addressing Knowledge Gaps and Strengthen R&D. 18

19 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Technology and Innovation Development Sector of CIDB Malaysia, Construction Research Institute of Malaysia (CREAM), Technical Committee 9 (TC9-CIDB) on Good Environmental Practices in the Construction Industry, Prof. Ir. Dr. Omar Abd. Kadir (USM), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nik Norulaini Nik Ab. Rahman (USM), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mashitah Mat Don (USM), Prof. Ir. Dr. Ruslan Hassan (UiTM) and Prof. Dr. Joy Jacqueline Pereira (UKM). 19

20 Special Thanks to Organiser National Hydraulic Research Institute Malaysia (NAHRIM) Organising Committees of 14 th International Rainwater Catchment Systems Conference

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