This book explains how in moving towards Cleaner Production, the Lean Production Philosophy can be applied to reduce carbon emissions in prefabrication - one major source of the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions which contribute to global climate change. This book examines theories and principles in the Lean Production Philosophy to develop situation-based carbon reduction strategies for precast concrete manufacturers and contractors in terms of Site layout, Supply Chain, Production, Stocks and Installation Management. It presents the empirical findings of surveys and case studies with managers and professionals working for precasters and contractors in Singapore, findings which provide good practical guidance for precast concrete manufacturers and contractors to achieve low carbon emissions and to perform better in many sustainability-based rating systems, such as the Singapore Green Labelling Scheme and the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) Green Mark Scheme.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Springer Berlin / Heidelberg
ISBN-10
3642420613
ISBN-13
9783642420610
eBay Product ID (ePID)
175151641
Product Key Features
Author
Sui Pheng Low, Peng Wu
Publication Name
Lean and Cleaner Production : Applications in Prefabrication to Reduce Carbon Emissions
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Year
2014
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
Xxii, 344 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.3in
Item Width
6.1in
Item Weight
261.3 Oz
Additional Product Features
Number of Volumes
1 Vol.
Lc Classification Number
Ts155-194
Table of Content
Introduction.- Sustainable Development and Global Climate Change.- Lean Production Philosophy.- The Precast Concrete Industry.- Modelling the Lean Production Philosophy.- Research Design and Methodology.- Applications in Precast Concrete Factories.- Case study of a Precast Concrete Factory.- Precast Concrete Products in Construction Sites.- Case study of a Construction Site.- Carbon Labelling and Reflections.- Conclusions and Recommendations.- References.
Copyright Date
2013
Target Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Topic
Environmental Economics, Economics / General, Manufacturing, Production & Operations Management