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Sustainable infrastructure procurement in Australia: standard vs. project practices

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: The Australian Government and most Australian road authorities have set ambitious greenhouse gas emission (GHGe) reduction targets for the near future, many of which have translated into action plans. However, previous research has shown that the various Australian state road authorities are at different stages of implementing 'green' initiatives in construction planning and development, with considerable gaps in their monitoring, tendering, and contracting. This study illustrates the differences between procurement standards and project specific practices that aim to reduce GHGe from road construction projects in three of the largest Australian road construction clients, with a focus on the tools used, contract type and incentives for better performance.

Authors: Adriana Sánchez, Liisa Lehtiranta, Keith D. Hampson, Russell Kenley

Institution: Swinburne University of Technology

Language: English

Topic: Public Procurement and Policy

Subfield: Strategy and Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Climate action, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Research Centre, Swinburne University of Technology, Queensland University of Technology, Curtin University of Technology, Queensland Government, Government of Western Australia

OpenAlex ID: W63846481

FWCI: 2.499

Cites: 8

Cited by: 9

Related to: 10