Items with Index Term: social sustainability

Abbasi, M H (2024) Phasing out fossil fuel heating in UK homes: A multi-dimensional framework for sustainability assessment of alternatives and their lifecycle implications. PhD thesis, Liverpool John Moores University, UK.

Abdul Razak, R.; Alias, A. R.; A.Rahman, R. and Lee, Y. S. (2026) Embedding circular economy in infrastructure through social strategies: PLS SEM approach. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 24(5), pp. 1215-1234. ISSN 1726-0531

Abiodun, I (2012) The role of public private partnership in highway infrastructure development and sustainability in Nigeria. PhD thesis, University of Salford, UK.

Afum, E; Sun, Z; Agyabeng-Mensah, Y and Baah, C (2023) Lean production systems, social sustainability performance and green competitiveness: The mediating roles of green technology adoption and green product innovation. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 21(1), pp. 206-227. ISSN 1726-0531

Afzal, Fatima (2019) A framework to improve sustainability performance of construction organisations. PhD thesis, University of New South Wales, Australia.

Akotia, J and Awuzie, B (2025) Evaluating social sustainability factor prioritisation in sustainable urban regeneration projects: The case of UK construction industry. Construction Economics and Building, 25(1), pp. 4-24. ISSN 2204-9029

Almahmoud, Essam (2014) Social sustainability health check: A model for evaluating and optimising social value creation in construction projects. PhD thesis, University of Melbourne, Australia.

Alqahtani, D (2022) A sustainability assessment framework for public-private partnerships (PPPs) in highway projects. PhD thesis, Syracuse University, USA.

Alsherfawi Aljazaerly, A; Okyere, S A; Mensah, S L; Abunyewah, M; Frimpong, L K and Kita, M (2026) Towards a socially sustainable built environment: A comparative assessment of urban neighbourhoods in Istanbul. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 15(1), pp. 343-363. ISSN 2046-6099

Alzoubi, Y; Locatelli, G and Sainati, T (2024) Turning a blind eye: Ignoring modern slavery in the race to construction project completion. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 150(10): 04024136, ISSN 0733-9364

Awale, R and Rowlinson, S (2014) A conceptual framework for achieving firm competitiveness in construction: A 'creating shared value' (CSV) concept. In: Raiden, A and Aboagye-Nimo, E (eds.) Proceedings of 30th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2014, Portsmouth, UK.

Ayoub, H; Sweis, G; Abu-Khader, W and Sweis, R (2023) A framework to evaluate sustainable construction principles in government building projects: The case of Jordan. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(9), pp. 4080-4098. ISSN 0969-9988

Azizibabani, M (2026) Investigating the interactions of the components affecting the social performance of open spaces in affordable housing projects. International Journal of Construction Management, 26(5), pp. 735-750. ISSN 1562-3599

Bamgbade, J A; Nawi, M N M; Kamaruddeen, A M; Adeleke, A Q and Salimon, M G (2022) Building sustainability in the construction industry through firm capabilities, technology and business innovativeness: Empirical evidence from Malaysia. International Journal of Construction Management, 22(3), pp. 473-488. ISSN 1562-3599

Buhamdan, S; Duncheva, T and Alwisy, A (2021) Developing a BIM and simulation-based hazard assessment and visualization framework for CLT construction design. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(3): 04021003, ISSN 0733-9364

Buser, M and Koch, C (2014) Is this none of the contractor's business? Social sustainability challenges informed by literary accounts. Construction Management and Economics, 32(7-8), pp. 749-759. ISSN 01446193

Buser M, K C (2013) Swedish poverty: An oxymoron? Taking issue with social sustainability in urban renewal. In: Smith, S D and Ahiaga-Dagbui, D D (eds.) Proceedings of 29th Annual ARCOM Conference, 2-4 September 2013, Reading, UK.

Chang, Ruidong (2017) Towards sustainability in the Chinese construction industry: A transition approach. PhD thesis, University of Adelaide, Australia.

Cooper, J (2015) Sustainable building maintenance within social housing. PhD thesis, University of Greenwich, UK.

Cuellar Franca, R M (2013) Sustainability assessment framework for the residential construction sector in the UK. PhD thesis, University of Manchester, UK.

Dalgliesh, C D; Bowen, P A and Hill, R C (1997) Environmental sustainability in the delivery of affordable housing in South Africa. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 4(1), pp. 23-39. ISSN 0969-9988

Dong, Y; Mohandes, S R; Kirkham, R and Rahbarimanesh, A (2024) Integrating BIM into built asset management: A pathway to achieve social sustainability. In: Thomson, C (ed.) Proceedings of 40th Annual ARCOM Conference, 2-4 September 2024, London South Bank University, UK.

Du Plessis, C (1999) Sustainable development demands dialogue between developed and developing worlds. Building Research & Information, 27(6), pp. 379-389. ISSN 0961-3218

Geekiyanage, D; Fernando, T and Keraminiyage, K (2023) Enablers of community-inclusive decision-making for risk-sensitive urban planning: A TISM and MICMAC analysis. In: Tutesigensi, A and Neilson, C J (eds.) Proceedings of 39th Annual ARCOM Conference, 4-6 September 2023, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK.

Ghasemi, K; Behzadfar, M and Hamzenejad, M (2021) Iranian bazaars and the social sustainability of modern commercial spaces in Iranian cities. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(1), pp. 1-18. ISSN 1823-6499

Ghoddousi, P; Nasirzadeh, F and Hashemi, H (2018) Evaluating highway construction projects' sustainability using a multicriteria group decision-making model based on bootstrap simulation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(9): 04018092, ISSN 0733-9364

Goel, A (2023) Using secondary data in research on social sustainability in construction project management: A transition from "interview society" to "project-as-practice". Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(9), pp. 3858-3875. ISSN 0969-9988

Goel, A; Ganesh, L S and Kaur, A (2020) Social sustainability considerations in construction project feasibility study: A stakeholder salience perspective. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(7), pp. 1429-1459. ISSN 0969-9988

Graham, P M and Walker, D H T (2000) First steps towards acheiving environmental sustainability for developed projects: An holistic life-cycle procurement objective. Journal of Construction Procurement, 6(1), pp. 67-84. ISSN 1358-9180

Han, Y; Soomro, M A; Li, Y; Garvin, M J and Xue, R (2024) Exploring farmers' willingness to engage in participatory irrigation infrastructure programs: Evidence from a water-stressed region. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 150(6): 04024040, ISSN 0733-9364

Henriksen, H M (2023) From science to sales: Changing representations of zero emission housing. Buildings & Cities, 4(1), pp. 594-611. ISSN 2632-6655

Heuvel, C (2022) Practice and community: Reconciling architectural practice development with involvement in community engagement projects. PhD thesis, Nottingham Trent University, UK.

Hu, X (2021) Sustainability perceptions of home modification service providers for older australians. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(9), pp. 2754-2771. ISSN 0969-9988

Inti, S (2016) A decision making approach for selection of sustainable pavements in Texas by integrating life cycle cost analysis (LCCA), life cycle assessment (LCA) of environmental and social impacts. PhD thesis, University of Texas at El Paso, USA.

Issah Iddi, F and Padala, S P S (2025) Examining factors affecting sustainable performance of building construction projects in Ghana using structural equation modelling. International Journal of Construction Management, 25(12), pp. 1442-1453. ISSN 1562-3599

Jafari, A (2018) A decision-making framework for the selection of sustainable alternatives for energy-retrofits. PhD thesis, University of New Mexico, USA.

Jafari, A; Valentin, V and Bogus, S M (2019) Identification of social sustainability criteria in building energy retrofit projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 145(2): 04018136, ISSN 0733-9364

Jain, P; Tambuskar, D P and Narwane, V (2024) Identification of critical factors for big data analytics implementation in sustainable supply chain in emerging economies. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 22(3), pp. 926-968. ISSN 1726-0531

Jayawardana, J; Sandanayake, M; Jayasinghe, J A S C; Kulatunga, A K and Zhang, G K (2025) Life cycle economic and social sustainability aspects of prefabricated construction: A systematic review towards the holistic sustainability. Construction Innovation, 25(7), pp. 98-138. ISSN 1471-4175

Jayawardana, Jayawardanage Janappriya (2024) Investigating the sustainability of modern construction practices focusing on prefabricated construction. PhD thesis, RMIT University, Australia.

Jiang, X; Zhou, H; Li, M; Lu, K; Lyu, S; Omrani, S and Skitmore, M (2024) Sustainable construction projects management in the AEC industry: Analysis and visualization. International Journal of Construction Management, 24(4), pp. 384-399. ISSN 1562-3599

Jin, X H; Senaratne, S; Fu, Y and Tijani, B (2024) Tackling stress of project management practitioners in the Australian construction industry: the causes, effects and alleviation. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(10), pp. 4016-4041. ISSN 0969-9988

Kaminsky, J (2013) Social sustainability of sanitation infrastructure in developing communities. PhD thesis, University of Colorado at Boulder, USA.

Kaminsky, J (2019) The global influence of national cultural values on construction permitting. Construction Management and Economics, 37(2), pp. 89-100. ISSN 01446193

Kaminsky, J and Javernick-Will, A (2015) Theorizing the internal social sustainability of sanitation organizations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(2): 04014071, ISSN 0733-9364

Kaminsky, J A (2018) National culture shapes private investment in transportation infrastructure projects around the globe. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(2): 04017098, ISSN 0733-9364

Kang, M M K (2014) Development of an expert system for sustainable pavement preservation strategies (es2p2s). PhD thesis, University of Wisconsin - Madison, USA.

Karakhan, A A; Gambatese, J and Simmons, D R (2020) Development of assessment tool for workforce sustainability. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(4): 04020017, ISSN 0733-9364

Karakhan, A A and Gambatese, J A (2017) Identification, quantification, and classification of potential safety risk for sustainable construction in the United States. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(7): 04017018, ISSN 0733-9364

Karaz, Mahmoud Abdel Fattah Abdel Athim (2024) Construction waste management model for contractors using lean and BIM tools. PhD thesis, Universidade do Minho, Portugal.

Kjeldsen, L and Stender, M (2022) Bringing social sustainability into the mix: Framing planning dilemmas in mixed-tenure regeneration. Building Research & Information, 50(7), pp. 709-721. ISSN 0961-3218

Koch, C and Buser, M (2015) Sitting between two chairs: Introducing social sustainability in three large Swedish contractor companies. In: Raiden, A and Aboagye-Nimo, E (eds.) Proceedings of 31st Annual ARCOM Conference, 7-9 September 2015, Lincoln, UK.

Kordi, N E; Belayutham, S and Che Ibrahim, C K I (2021) Mapping of social sustainability attributes to stakeholders' involvement in construction project life cycle. Construction Management and Economics, 39(6), pp. 513-532. ISSN 01446193

Kordi, N E; Belayutham, S and Che Ibrahim, C K I (2022) Development of indicators for social sustainability attributes across the construction project life cycle. In: Tutesigensi, A and Neilson, C J (eds.) Proceedings of 38th Annual ARCOM Conference, 5-7 September 2022, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK.

Kordi, N E; Belayutham, S and Che Ibrahim, C K I (2025) Development and demonstration of a social sustainability assessment tool for the construction project life cycle. Construction Innovation, 25(1), pp. 161-186. ISSN 1471-4175

Kordi, N E; Belayutham, S; Ibrahim, C K I C and Zulkifli, A R (2019) The attributes of social sustainability in construction: A theoretical exploration. In: Gorse, C and Neilson, C J (eds.) Proceedings of 35th Annual ARCOM Conference, 2-4 September 2019, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK.

Kucukvar, M (2013) Life cycle sustainability assessment framework for the U.S. Built environment. PhD thesis, University of Central Florida, USA.

Kumara, W H C D; Waidyasekara, K G A S and Weerasinghe, R P N P (2016) Building management system for sustainable built environment in Sri Lanka. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 6(3), pp. 302-316. ISSN 2044-124X

Lamptey, T; De-Graft, O-M; Acheampong, A; Adesi, M and Ghansah, F A (2021) A framework for the adoption of green business models in the Ghanaian construction industry. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 10(3), pp. 536-553. ISSN 2046-6099

Legeby, A and Pech, C (2023) Social values and social infrastructures: A multi-perspective approach to place. Buildings & Cities, 4(1), pp. 801-816. ISSN 2632-6655

Li, H; Su, L; L.V, L and Xia, Q (2021) Detecting unbalanced bidding to achieve economic sustainability using fuzzy logic approach. Construction Innovation, 21(2), pp. 164-181. ISSN 1471-4175

Li, X and Sunikka-Blank, M (2021) Urban densification and social capital: Neighbourhood restructuring in jinan, China. Buildings & Cities, 2(1), pp. 244-263. ISSN 2632-6655

Lim, Y S; Xia, B; Skitmore, M; Gray, J and Bridge, A (2015) Education for sustainability in construction management curricula. International Journal of Construction Management, 15(4), pp. 321-331. ISSN 1562-3599

Loosemore, M and Denny-Smith, G (2016) Barriers to indigenous enterprise in the Australian construction industry. In: Chan, P W and Neilson, C J (eds.) Proceedings of 32nd Annual ARCOM Conference, 5-7 September 2016, Manchester, UK.

Lundgren, R (2023) Social life cycle assessment of adaptive reuse. Buildings & Cities, 4(1), pp. 334-351. ISSN 2632-6655

Mangvwat, J S and Spillane, J P (2021) Social sustainability in procurement of construction projects: A literature review from a Nigerian perspective. In: Scott, L and Neilson, C J (eds.) Proceedings of 37th Annual ARCOM Conference, 6-7 September 2021, Online Event, UK.

Mangvwat, J S; Spillane, J P and Bradley, J G (2023) Instrumentality of procurement laws to implement social sustainability in Nigeria. In: Tutesigensi, A and Neilson, C J (eds.) Proceedings of 39th Annual ARCOM Conference, 4-6 September 2023, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK.

Marey Madi, H A (2024) Sustainability assessment of using green concrete materials for residential buildings in Egypt. PhD thesis, Debreceni Egyetem, Hungary.

Marques, Vania de Lourdes (2015) A model for stakeholder management in construction companies. PhD thesis, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Brazil.

Masih, S and Kar, S (2025) Assessing social sustainability for multimodal activities in construction: An FAHP-TOPSIS approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 151(12): 04025210, ISSN 0733-9364

McMahon, M (2013) Designed from the inside out: developing capacity for social sustainability in design through collaboration. PhD thesis, Loughborough University, UK.

Mándoki, R (2022) The social sustainability of standardisation in the Hungarian residential building sector. PhD thesis, University of Cambridge, UK.

Naderpajouh, N (2013) Interactional analysis of emergent risks in institutionally diverse construction projects. PhD thesis, Purdue University, USA.

Naderpajouh, N; Mahdavi, A; Hastak, M and Aldrich, D P (2014) Modeling social opposition to infrastructure development. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(8): 04014029, ISSN 0733-9364

Nasirzadeh, F; Ghayoumian, M; Khanzadi, M and Rostamnezhad Cherati, M (2020) Modelling the social dimension of sustainable development using fuzzy cognitive maps. International Journal of Construction Management, 20(3), pp. 223-236. ISSN 1562-3599

Nigra, M and Dimitrijevic, B (2018) Is radical innovation in architecture crucial to sustainability? Lessons from three Scottish contemporary buildings. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 14(4), pp. 272-291. ISSN 1745-2007

Oni, O Z; Olanrewaju, A and Khor, S C (2024) Sustainable model for improving construction industry health and safety practices. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 150(10): 04024137, ISSN 0733-9364

Osei-Tutu, S; Ayarkwa, J; Nani, G; Osei-Asibey, D and Abu, I M A (2025) Stakeholders' role towards circular economy implementation: A scientometric review. Construction Innovation, 25(6), pp. 1633-1656. ISSN 1471-4175

Owojori, O M; Okoro, C and Chileshe, N (2024) Actualising social sustainability through adaptive reuse innovations within the context of sustainable development. International Journal of Construction Management, 24(4), pp. 411-421. ISSN 1562-3599

Panadés, K.; Olbina, S. and Kohlman Rabbani, E. R. (2026) Social sustainability in building retrofit projects: A systematic literature review. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 44(4), pp. 1098-1120. ISSN 2398-4708

Phung, Q; Erdogan, B and Nielsen, Y (2026) Influence of sustainability adoption on the success of construction projects. Building Research & Information, 54(3), pp. 345-358. ISSN 0961-3218

Randeree, K and Ahmed, N (2019) The social imperative in sustainable urban development: The case of Masdar City in the United Arab Emirates. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 8(2), pp. 138-149. ISSN 2046-6099

Rashidfarokhi, A and Danivska, V (2023) Managing crises 'together': How can the built environment contribute to social resilience? Building Research & Information, 51(7), pp. 747-763. ISSN 0961-3218

Rohman, Mohammad Arif (2017) Stakeholders' perspective on achieving project social benefit from Indonesian toll roads. PhD thesis, University of Melbourne, Australia.

Rostamnezhad, M; Nasirzadeh, F; Khanzadi, M; Jarban, M J and Ghayoumian, M (2020) Modeling social sustainability in construction projects by integrating system dynamics and fuzzy‐DEMATEL method: A case study of highway project. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(7), pp. 1595-1618. ISSN 0969-9988

Sandberg, R; Räisänen, C; Löwstedt, M and Raidén, A B (2016) Exploring the work practices of site managers as processes of embodiment. In: Chan, P W and Neilson, C J (eds.) Proceedings of 32nd Annual ARCOM Conference, 5-7 September 2016, Manchester, UK.

Sarihi, M; Shahhosseini, V and Banki, M T (2020) Multiskilled project management workforce assignment across multiple projects regarding competency. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(12): 04020134, ISSN 0733-9364

Sezer, A (2012) Environmental assessment tools and efficiency in housing and office refurbishment. In: Smith, S D (ed.) Proceedings of 28th Annual ARCOM Conference, 3-5 September 2012, Edinburgh, UK.

Shahbazi, Babak (2020) A mathematical optimization approach to account for career development, job security, and job satisfaction in human resource planning in construction organizations. PhD thesis, University of New South Wales, Australia.

Sharif, A A (2025) A framework for social sustainability on the building level: A contextual approach. Construction Innovation, 25(3), pp. 710-731. ISSN 1471-4175

Sierra, L A; Pellicer, E and Yepes, V (2016) Social sustainability in the lifecycle of Chilean public infrastructure. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(5): 05015020, ISSN 0733-9364

Sosu, J.; Sackey, K. N. Y. S.; Awudu, A.; Gasue, R. and Agyekum, K. (2026) Adoption of environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices among project managers in the Ghanaian construction industry. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 44(5), pp. 1191-1210. ISSN 2398-4708

Sourani, A (2008) Realising sustainable construction through procurement stratergies. PhD thesis, Loughborough University, UK.

Stanitsas, M and Kirytopoulos, K (2022) Underlying factors for successful project management to construct sustainable built assets. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 12(2), pp. 129-146. ISSN 2044-124X

Stender, M and Walter, A (2019) The role of social sustainability in building assessment. Building Research & Information, 47(5), pp. 598-610. ISSN 0961-3218

Tam, G C K (2018) Managing project sustainability: a study of the construction industry in Hong Kong. PhD thesis, London South Bank University, UK.

Thodelius, C (2018) Rethinking injury events: Explorations in spatial aspects and situational prevention strategies. PhD thesis, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden.

Troje, D (2022) Sustainable facilities management of housing properties in Sweden: Current challenges and future solutions. In: Tutesigensi, A and Neilson, C J (eds.) Proceedings of 38th Annual ARCOM Conference, 5-7 September 2022, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK.

Troje, D and Gluch, P (2020) Populating the social realm: New roles arising from social procurement. Construction Management and Economics, 38(1), pp. 55-70. ISSN 01446193

Valdes-Vasquez, R (2011) Social sustainability considerations during planning and design: A framework of processes for construction projects. PhD thesis, Clemson University, USA.

Valdes-Vasquez, R and Klotz, L E (2013) Social sustainability considerations during planning and design: Framework of processes for construction projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(1), pp. 80-89. ISSN 0733-9364

Vijayakumar, A.; Mahmood, M. N.; Gurmu, A.; Kamardeen, I. and Alam, S. (2025) Causal relationships among social sustainability indicators for freeways. Construction Innovation, 26(5), pp. 1413-1442. ISSN 1471-4175

Vijayakumar, A; Mahmood, M N; Gurmu, A; Kamardeen, I and Alam, S (2025) Critical indicators for assessing the life cycle social footprint of Australian freeways. Construction Innovation, 25(3), pp. 819-842. ISSN 1471-4175

Vitorio Junior, P C and Kripka, M (2021) Fair wage potential as a tool for social assessment in building projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(4), pp. 1295-1318. ISSN 0969-9988

Walliah, Jerry Jimmy (2021) Understanding the behaviour of the Australian retirement village industry: A system dynamics modelling approach. PhD thesis, Queensland University of Technology, Australia.

Wang, K; Ke, Y; Liu, T and Sankaran, S (2022) Social sustainability in public-private partnership projects: Case study of the Northern beaches hospital in sydney. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(6), pp. 2437-2460. ISSN 0969-9988

Zakariyyah, K I; Aghimien, D O; Faremi, O J and Zakariyyah, B O (2025) Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDS) through the lens of previous studies: Social sustainability-inhibiting features. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 15(3), pp. 663-681. ISSN 2044-124X

Zhang, Peng (2015) Comparative research between the Chinese and the Australian construction industries based on productivity and industrial competitiveness. PhD thesis, RMIT University, Australia.

Zuo, J; Jin, X H and Flynn, L (2012) Social sustainability in construction: an explorative study. International Journal of Construction Management, 12(2), pp. 51-63. ISSN 1562-3599