2134/9036
Hafiz K. Elhag
Hafiz K.
Elhag
Jacqueline Glass
Jacqueline
Glass
Alistair G.F. Gibb
Alistair G.F.
Gibb
Martin A. Clarke
Martin A.
Clarke
Clive Budge
Clive
Budge
Geoffrey K. Bailey
Geoffrey K.
Bailey
Implementing environmental improvements in a manufacturing context: a structured approach for the precast concrete industry
Loughborough University
2011
Precast concrete
Sustainable development
Business drivers
Cement content
Energy consumption
Waste generation
Sustainability
Environmental improvement
Concrete manufacturing
Built Environment and Design not elsewhere classified
2011-11-04 14:53:16
Journal contribution
https://repository.lboro.ac.uk/articles/journal_contribution/Implementing_environmental_improvements_in_a_manufacturing_context_a_structured_approach_for_the_precast_concrete_industry/9449045
In common with other industries, most of the measures and solutions employed by companies in the £2 billion UK precast concrete manufacturing sector are linked to profitability. The concept of sustainability adds new dimensions as social progress and environmental protection become end goals in themselves, rather than objectives to achieve economic growth. This paper explores the nature of the precast industry and discusses opportunities and challenges relating to environmental improvement. A holistic view of the manufacture and procurement of precast concrete products is used to offer environmental improvement criteria an enhanced status in relation to the profitability imperative.