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Environmental Management in Mega Construction Projects

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  • © 2017

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Authors:
  1. Jianming Yang

    1. UL Standard and Technical Services Co. Ltd., Shanghai, China

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  • Shares numerous tips and insights into various construction projects, especially for those with direct investment from Fortune 500 companies in China
  • Provides scientific methods and technical tools to predict potential environmental risks and develop systematical solutions
  • Broadens our understanding of how relevant government departments and agencies work and how to coordinate and collaborate with them
  • Provides perspectives on how to reduce the environmental management costs of mega construction projects
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (27 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxii
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  2. Construction Preparation

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. EHS Concept and Interrelation

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      Pages 3-5

    3. Environmental Guidelines and Objectives

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      Pages 7-14

    4. Team Organization and Personnel

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      Pages 15-20

    5. Environmental Impact Assessment

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      Pages 21-26

    6. Soil Assessment

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      Pages 27-47

    7. Environmental Supervision (Environmental Jian Li)

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      Pages 49-64

    8. Environmental Monitoring

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      Pages 65-69

    9. Estimation

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      Pages 71-75

    10. Environmental Management Procedures

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      Pages 77-87

    11. Tendering

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      Pages 89-95

    12. The Preparation for Environmental Protection Equipment

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      Pages 97-115

  3. Construction Process Control

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 117-117
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    2. Environmental Risks

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      Pages 119-142

    3. Environmental Administrative License

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      Pages 143-154

    4. Training

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      Pages 155-172

    5. Storm Water Drainage

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      Pages 173-195

    6. Waste Water and Sewage Management

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      Pages 197-225

    7. Noise Management/Nighttime Construction Management

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      Pages 227-235
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About this book

This book discusses environmental management and construction management approaches to the environmental problems that can emerge in construction projects. It sets a brand new standard for environmental management in mega construction projects in China and helps all construction project stakeholders establish a more compliant and efficient environmental management system. The authors systematically explore management systems and team management, offering managerial methods and tips based on international and Chinese practices. Outlining all the environmental challenges that can arise during construction, it is a valuable resource for company owners, construction contractors, and construction management consultants and companies. It also offers useful insights for engineers, project managers and project executives.

Authors and Affiliations

  • UL Standard and Technical Services Co. Ltd., Shanghai, China

    Jianming Yang

About the author

Jianming YANG is a Ph.D. of Environment Science, plus a Master of Engineering for Chemical Safety & Environment from UHA – University of Haute - Alsace, FRANCE. Jianming has worked in Solvay Shanghai Research & Technology Center for Environment lab as Staff Scientist, and then WALT DISNEY Imagineering for Shanghai Disney Resort project as Environment Manager. Today Jianming works in Underwriters Laboratory (UL), Environment Asia Pacific as Environment Scientist & Senior Adviser.


Jianxiang WANG and Patrick XU work in Shanghai Academy of Environmental Sciences.


Jeff XU and Agnes ZHANG work in Shanghai International Theme Park Company limited.

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