Challenges and the Way Forward for Building Materials Management in Building Adaptation Projects

Abstract:

Global sustainability issues have led Malaysia, amongst other concerned countries to develop strategies on hazardous materials identification for construction industries. However, very few published literatures are found on the effects of building materials to social health, the environment and economy in building adaptation projects. There is a promising future for better building adaptation materials management but the issues and challenges highlighted require further actions for a positive difference. Encouraging usage of greener building materials and more research could be the way forward.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 488-489)
• Pages: 274-278
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.488-489.274
• Online since: March 2012
• Authors: Zarina Isnin, Sabarinah Sh. Ahmad
• Keywords: Building Adaptation, Building Materials Management, Hazardous Building Materials, Sustainable Development

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