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Chapter 10
Green Finance for Sustainable Global Growth
The action of building something.
Published in Chapter:
Green Finance for Sustainable Global Growth: Costs and Benefits of Green Buildings Compared With Conventional Buildings
Elizabeth Motunrayo Ojo-Fafore (University of Johannesburg, South Africa), Clinton Aigbavboa (University of Johannesburg, South Africa), Wellington Thwala (University of Johannesburg, South Africa), and Pretty Remaru (University of Johannesburg, South Africa)
Copyright: © 2019 |Pages: 26
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-7808-6.ch010
Abstract
Green buildings have become one of the most famous and fastest growing construction concepts. As the world is becoming environmentally viable, all investors and contractual workers will need to know the figures of green financing and if the dangers of contributing are justified regardless of the arrival sum. This chapter aims to compare green building and conventional building using the cost differences and economy impact to ascertain the benefits of green building over the conventional building of green building. Data was collected through questionnaire survey from 50 construction professionals. The result of this chapter shows that green buildings are more expensive than conventional buildings; however, the benefits accrue from green building makes green building cheaper in the long run.
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Chapter 15
Facilitating Learner-Generated Animations with Slowmation
The third phase of the learning design underpinning slowmation that involves the learners making the models and photographing their small movements with a digital camera.
Published in Chapter: Facilitating Learner-Generated Animations with Slowmation; From: Handbook of Research on Learning Design and Learning Objects: Issues, Applications, and Technologies
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Chapter 13
A Fuzzy Group Decision-Making Approach to Construction Project Risk Management
Construction is the process of constructing a building or infrastructure. Construction differs from manufacturing in that manufacturing typically involves mass production of similar items without a designated purchaser, while construction typically takes place on location for a known client. Construction starts with planning, design, and financing; and continues until the project is built and ready for use.
Published in Chapter: A Fuzzy Group Decision-Making Approach to Construction Project Risk Management; From: Handbook of Research on Leveraging Risk and Uncertainties for Effective Project Management
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Chapter 15
Partnership of Learning Construction Through Model Making: Case Study or Designing?
The process of building something large or complicated, such as houses, factories, multi-story building. It is the process of adding structures to areas of land, also known as real property sites. Typically, a project is instigated by or with the owner of the property an individual or an organization.
Published in Chapter: Partnership of Learning Construction Through Model Making: Case Study or Designing?; From: Transforming Curriculum Through Teacher-Learner Partnerships
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Chapter 17
Preliminary Knowledge Management Implementation in the Telco Industry
It comprises a set of activities associated with the entry of new artefacts into the system and includes such activities as development, discovery, and capture.
Published in Chapter: Preliminary Knowledge Management Implementation in the Telco Industry; From: Handbook of Research on Telecommunications Planning and Management for Business
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Chapter 11
The Adoption and Challenges of Using Green Materials in Building Construction Projects
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