ASSESSMENT OF CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY’S ROLE IN ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENTS AND AGENDA 21

Environmental Engineering

The paper reviews critically the concept of sustainable development and the outcome of the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992, which was the genesis of Agenda 21. The study further reviewed the activities of construction industry leaving a devastating effect on the environment, as this affects people’s health and well – being. Factors likely preventing the sector/ industry from achieving the developmental goals were identified. Suggestions were made in form of useful recommendations especially to redeem the dented image of the industry and improve its activities in all ramifications in order to achieve its sustainable role as stipulated by the Agenda 21. All the stakeholders in both public and private sectors of the economy including professionals/ consultants, contractors, sub – contractors, suppliers, building material manufacturers and merchants have crucial roles to play.

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