Sustainable Selection of Construction Equipments in the Specific Context of Vietnam

摘要

Presently, executing construction projects is highly mechanized and becoming more so every day. During the construction phase, selection of right equipment has always been a key factor in the success of any construction project. Nowadays, since the emerging notion of environmental sustainability in construction sector, selection of construction equipment does not only take into account engineering and economic issues but also should consider environmental and social issues. In this context, selecting the most appropriate equipment for a certain construction project is a big challenge. Therefore, this study seeks to establish and assess a system of sustainable criteria for the selection of onsite construction equipment in building projects in Vietnam. Data from 149 samples was analyzed using Relative Importance Index. The list of the thirty-six sustainable criteria was established and assessed. The findings are hoped to develop a basis to establish background knowledge about the selection of onsite construction equipment in building projects in Vietnam.