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Social Procurement and New Public Governance

Author : Josephine Barraket
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135100381
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (351 download)

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Book Synopsis Social Procurement and New Public Governance by : Josephine Barraket

Download or read book Social Procurement and New Public Governance written by Josephine Barraket and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-10-23 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years, the search for innovative, locally relevant and engaging public service has become the new philosophers’ stone. Social procurement represents one approach to maximising public spending and social value through the purchase of goods and services. It has gained increasing attention in recent years as a way that governments and corporations can amplify the benefits of their purchasing power, and as a mechanism by which markets for social enterprise and other third sector organisations can be grown. Despite growing policy and practitioner interest in social procurement, there has been relatively little conceptual or empirical thinking published on the issue. Taking a critically informed approach, this innovative text examines emerging approaches to social procurement within the context of New Public Governance (NPG), and examines the practices of social procurement across Europe, North America, and Australia. Considering both the possibilities and limitations of social procurement, and the types of value it can generate, it also provides empirically-driven insights into the practicalities of ‘triple bottom line’ procurement, the related challenges of measuring social value and the management of both the strategic and operational dimensions of procurement processes. As such it will be invaluable reading for all those interested in social services, public governance and social enterprise.

Sustainable Procurement in Supply Chain Operations

Author : Sachin K. Mangla
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0429881282
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (298 download)

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Book Synopsis Sustainable Procurement in Supply Chain Operations by : Sachin K. Mangla

Download or read book Sustainable Procurement in Supply Chain Operations written by Sachin K. Mangla and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-05-31 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sustainable Procurement is an emerging concept in supply chain and operations management. Manufacturing industries have made improvements in moving from cost-based to quality-based, and customer-focused supply chain management strategies. This is becoming an integrated component in the supply chain system, with players becoming aware of the regulations and needs of the customer. It is imperative for production firms to look at the procurement activity as one of the strategic enablers for sustaining the business in the competitive global environment. This book will provide industries with an understanding of the concepts related to sustainable procurement policies and its implementation. Provides decision and theory development models in sustainable procurement supply chains Includes contributions in all three major analytics: descriptive, predictive, and perspectives in the context of sustainable procurement supply chain Discusses new business models with suppliers and opportunities for co-branding Covers how to develop new tools to measure and allocate the gains from sustainable practices among stakeholders Analyses the science of translating data into meaningful and actionable insights

Strategic Sustainable Procurement

Author : Colleen Theron
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351274465
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (512 download)

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Book Synopsis Strategic Sustainable Procurement by : Colleen Theron

Download or read book Strategic Sustainable Procurement written by Colleen Theron and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-09-08 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Procurement is playing an increasingly strategic role as a lever for sustainable development and social and environmental responsibility. Greater regulation on sustainable procurement in the public sector, including significant changes to the EU Directive in April 2014, are driving this change.This comprehensive guide to sustainable procurement by practising legal experts Colleen Theron and Malcolm Dowden distils key developments in EU and UK public sustainable procurement legislation, government guidance and policy; provides an introduction to sustainable procurement more broadly; provides case studies and practical examples on contractual aspects of procurement; shows you how to set up a sustainable procurement strategy; and contributes to the development of sustainable procurement policy. There is also increased emphasis on "clean" supply chains in the private sector, as best practice seeks to mesh with public sector requirements and reduce the risk that bids for public contracts might be undermined by adverse environmental impacts or social misconduct along the supply chain.Private sector companies should act now to establish best practice sustainable procurement principles to minimize the risk of litigation; several international standards are embedding the principles of sustainable procurement into their requirements.The book also offers practical examples of what sustainable procurement entails, whether the organization is bidding for public sector contracts, in need of meeting tender requirements, looking to obtain certification for a standard, or is simply seeking to improve its supply chain management and implement best practice.

OECD Public Governance Reviews System Change in Slovenia Making Public Procurement More Effective

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
ISBN 13 : 926494110X
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (649 download)

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Book Synopsis OECD Public Governance Reviews System Change in Slovenia Making Public Procurement More Effective by : OECD

Download or read book OECD Public Governance Reviews System Change in Slovenia Making Public Procurement More Effective written by OECD and published by OECD Publishing. This book was released on 2020-04-06 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report uses systems thinking tools to address pervasive problems in Slovenia's procurement system that the government has struggled to remedy through traditional regulatory means. The report outlines how room for innovation can be created within highly regulated policy domains and how governments can systematically benefit from it.

The Law of Green and Social Procurement in Europe

Author : Roberto Caranta
Publisher : Djoef Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9788757423259
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (232 download)

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Book Synopsis The Law of Green and Social Procurement in Europe by : Roberto Caranta

Download or read book The Law of Green and Social Procurement in Europe written by Roberto Caranta and published by Djoef Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The main objective of public procurement regulation is to provide a government with the supplies and works it needs to operate. This primary objective is connected to the principle of value for money, and for the European Union, with the aim of ensuring the functioning of the internal market in public procurement. However, other objectives related to environmental and social concerns have always played a role as well. These range from the award of contracts, to workshops for the disabled, to strict environmental specifications. These 'secondary' or 'horizontal' objectives, also referred to as 'green procurement' or 'social procurement, ' are the subject of this book. The analysis covers the EU internal market law of green and social procurement, with emphasis on the interpretation, implementation, and practice, in a range of Member States of the EU, and includes a comparative study

Social Value in Construction

Author : Ani Raiden
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351587196
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (515 download)

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Book Synopsis Social Value in Construction by : Ani Raiden

Download or read book Social Value in Construction written by Ani Raiden and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-12-07 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While the concept of social value is not new, recent interest in social value in construction has grown because of new social procurement legislation around the world and an increasing acceptance of the need to ensure construction projects provide social value, rather than simply economic value. Despite this growing recognition, literature and professional guidance on the subject is hard to find. This is the first book looking at social value in construction and it sets the agenda by asking and answering important questions like: How is the construction industry developing and supporting social enterprise and social value and for who? How and when is the industry recording and measuring social value and its effect? Which organisations are doing things well and what can we learn from their experiences? What can industry players do together to consolidate efforts and drive improvements? What are the key challenges in the field and what does the future look like? Drawing on a variety of professional and academic experiences and disciplines, the authors present global perspectives and lay the foundations for creating social value in the construction industry. This timely book makes use of real-life case studies and examples of best practice to demonstrate how innovative companies can utilise contemporary research to create social value through their projects. It is time the construction industry viewed community involvement and corporate social responsibility as an opportunity rather than a risk, and this is the book that shows the industry how. This is essential reading for all professionals in the construction, engineering, architecture and built environment sector. In particular, project managers, clients, contract managers, quantity surveyors, CSR and HR personnel will gain a lot from reading this book.

Global Public Procurement Theories and Practices

Author : Khi V. Thai
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319492802
Total Pages : 342 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (194 download)

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Book Synopsis Global Public Procurement Theories and Practices by : Khi V. Thai

Download or read book Global Public Procurement Theories and Practices written by Khi V. Thai and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-12-27 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses current theories and practices in the field of public procurement. Over the past few decades, public procurement has had to evolve conceptually and organizationally in the face of unrelenting budget constraints, government downsizing, public demand for increased transparency in public procurement, as well as greater concerns about efficiency, fairness and equity. Procurement professionals have also had to deal with a changeable climate produced by emerging technology, environmental concerns, and tension between complex regional trade agreements and national socioeconomic goals. This volume presents sixteen case studies focusing on the themes of public procurement as a policy tool and performance-based public procurement. The first section discusses public procurement as a policy tool and the challenges involved in balancing the competing interests of market forces, legal requirements, political pressures, and environmental concerns. The second section discusses performance-based public procurement, highlighting the frameworks used to assess procurement systems, the gaps between policy and practice, and strategies for bridging those gaps. The final section of the book discusses current issues in procurement, such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership, risk mitigation, and procurement as a profession. By combining theory and analysis with evidence from the real world, this book is of equal use to academics, policy makers, and procurement professionals.

Developing a sustainable procurement strategy for Fashion Buyers in the German retail sector

Author : Mehtap May Isen
Publisher : diplom.de
ISBN 13 : 3842831374
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (428 download)

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Book Synopsis Developing a sustainable procurement strategy for Fashion Buyers in the German retail sector by : Mehtap May Isen

Download or read book Developing a sustainable procurement strategy for Fashion Buyers in the German retail sector written by Mehtap May Isen and published by diplom.de. This book was released on 2012-05-16 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inhaltsangabe:Introduction: 1.1 Subject and background: The global economic situation by its ever-changing business dynamics, such as ambiguities about the market, fierce competition, consumer behaviour and their changing preferences significantly increases Business Management responsibilities. Today as never before people are concerned with the environment and social issues; rapidly rising oil prices, increasing transparency and consumer interest in how products are made and where they come from, pressures Business Managers to create a more transparent and sustainable industry. Especially Purchasing Managers play a key role in using their procurement function to foster sustainable development. Referring to an international study that was carried out by Capgemini Consulting, sustainability efforts constitute the second important business driver on multiple supply chain agendas for 2010 (Haarman et al., 2009). Companies are rapidly adopting the term into their business or corporate social responsibility (CSR) reports. However, a review of the literature will show that the tem sustainability has been inconsistently defined. More specifically, most of the recent sustainability research has examined issues such as environment, human rights and safety in a standalone fashion (Seuring et al., 2008). Especially Purchasing Managers fail to take the emerged challenge of sustainability into a more integrative perspective: They often limit their purchasing policies on environmental considerations only. More precisely, there does not appear to be a corporate strategy that integrates environmental and social issues together into one purchasing plan. Hence, the sustainability challenges pressures Purchasing Managers to take the effect of their purchasing actions on the triple bottom line (TBL) into account, which refers to people, planet and profit. 1.2 Reason for choice of subject: The clothing and textile industry is massive. It is worth over US$1trillion worldwide, and contributes to 7% of world exports and employs nearly 26 million people (Tokatli, 2007). Paying a greater attention to fashion retailers, the high street dynamic pushed the retail prices for clothing extremely down. Sadly, consumers are demanding more of low price clothing and consequently fashion becomes more and more disposable. In lieu thereof silent sounds approach mainstream retailers; sounds from degrading working conditions in manufacturing facilities and threatening environmental [...]

Sustainable Procurement in Supply Chain Operations

Author : Sachin K. Mangla
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0429881290
Total Pages : 502 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (298 download)

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Book Synopsis Sustainable Procurement in Supply Chain Operations by : Sachin K. Mangla

Download or read book Sustainable Procurement in Supply Chain Operations written by Sachin K. Mangla and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-05-31 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sustainable Procurement is an emerging concept in supply chain and operations management. Manufacturing industries have made improvements in moving from cost-based to quality-based, and customer-focused supply chain management strategies. This is becoming an integrated component in the supply chain system, with players becoming aware of the regulations and needs of the customer. It is imperative for production firms to look at the procurement activity as one of the strategic enablers for sustaining the business in the competitive global environment. This book will provide industries with an understanding of the concepts related to sustainable procurement policies and its implementation. Provides decision and theory development models in sustainable procurement supply chains Includes contributions in all three major analytics: descriptive, predictive, and perspectives in the context of sustainable procurement supply chain Discusses new business models with suppliers and opportunities for co-branding Covers how to develop new tools to measure and allocate the gains from sustainable practices among stakeholders Analyses the science of translating data into meaningful and actionable insights

Innovations, Disruptions and Future Trends in the Global Construction Industry

Author : Temitope Omotayo
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1040044174
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (4 download)

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Book Synopsis Innovations, Disruptions and Future Trends in the Global Construction Industry by : Temitope Omotayo

Download or read book Innovations, Disruptions and Future Trends in the Global Construction Industry written by Temitope Omotayo and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-06-07 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Innovations, Disruptions and Future Trends in the Global Construction Industry examines current and futuristic developments in the construction industry hinged on the construction industrial fourth and fifth revolution, otherwise known as construction industry 4.0 and 5.0. This book provides a wide range of expert views and case studies on the future of the construction industry from the perspectives of researchers and practitioners in various fields of study from business management, psychology, sociology, engineering, behavioural studies and computer sciences. The book provides documentary evidence of how the construction industry has changed post-COVID-19 pandemic in terms of design, planning, management, construction, the behaviour of construction professionals, research in the built environment, and new interactions of built environment practitioners with other professionals from computer science, finance, business management, and engineering. The evidence provided in this book can help decision makers in the construction sector and associated industries to understand human interaction in the construction sector and inspire new research directions. Furthermore, the book will map potential future paradigms for the construction industry and the preparedness of construction professionals, teams, and organisations for coming changes. This book is of interest to a wide audience of postgraduate students, academics, researchers, and industry professionals in the built environment, finance, project management, engineering, and policy makers.

Social Economy Science

Author : Associate Professor of Sustainability Gorgi Krlev
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0192868349
Total Pages : 497 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (928 download)

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Book Synopsis Social Economy Science by : Associate Professor of Sustainability Gorgi Krlev

Download or read book Social Economy Science written by Associate Professor of Sustainability Gorgi Krlev and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2024-02-28 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an open access title available under the terms of a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 International licence. It is free to read at Oxford Academic and offered as a free PDF download from OUP and selected open access locations. Lack of progress in the area of global sustainable development and difficulties in crisis management highlight the need to transform the economy and find new ways of making society more resilient. The social economy is increasingly recognized as a driver of such transformations; it comprises traditional forms of cooperative or solidarity-based organizations alongside new phenomena such as impact investing or social tech ventures that aim to contribute to the public good. Social Economy Science provides the first comprehensive analysis of why and how social economy organizations create superior value for society. The book draws on organizational theory and transition studies to provide a systematic perspective on complex multi-stakeholder forms of action. It discusses the social economy's role in promoting innovation for impact, as well as its role as an agent of societal change and as a partner to businesses, governments, and citizens.

The Handbook of Diverse Economies

Author : J.K. Gibson-Graham
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1788119967
Total Pages : 576 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (881 download)

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Book Synopsis The Handbook of Diverse Economies by : J.K. Gibson-Graham

Download or read book The Handbook of Diverse Economies written by J.K. Gibson-Graham and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2020-02-28 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Economic diversity abounds in a more-than-capitalist world, from worker-recuperated cooperatives and anti-mafia social enterprises to caring labour and the work of Earth Others, from fair trade and social procurement to community land trusts, free universities and Islamic finance. The Handbook of Diverse Economies presents research that inventories economic difference as a prelude to building ethical ways of living on our dangerously degraded planet. With contributing authors from twenty countries, it presents new thinking around subjectivity and methodology as strategies for making other worlds possible.

Social Enterprise in the Construction Industry

Author : Martin Loosemore
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317583922
Total Pages : 275 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (175 download)

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Book Synopsis Social Enterprise in the Construction Industry by : Martin Loosemore

Download or read book Social Enterprise in the Construction Industry written by Martin Loosemore and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-08-27 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through the emerging lens of social enterprise, this book examines how the global construction industry can engage more effectively with the communities in which it builds, addressing disadvantage and environmental degradation to leave a positive legacy for future generations. Combining insights from leading research and real-life case studies of social enterprise in the construction sector, the result is a practical framework which will help social enterprises, clients, consultants and construction firms work collectively to build a thriving social enterprise sector. Readers of this timely book will learn to embrace social enterprise and an important new sector in the global construction industry. They will learn to see community involvement as an opportunity rather than a risk, and fully understand the broader role they can play in building a fairer and more sustainable society.

The Oxford Handbook of Governance and Public Management for Social Policy

Author : Karen J. Baehler
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 019091632X
Total Pages : 1065 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (99 download)

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Book Synopsis The Oxford Handbook of Governance and Public Management for Social Policy by : Karen J. Baehler

Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Governance and Public Management for Social Policy written by Karen J. Baehler and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2023-02-16 with total page 1065 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Public administration plays an integral role at every stage of social policy creation and execution. Program operators' management decisions shape policymakers' perceptions of what can and should be accomplished through social programs, while public administrators wield considerable power to mobilize tangible and intangible resources and fill gaps in policy designs. Furthermore, the cumulative effects of public administrators' daily activities directly influence outcomes for program participants, and may shift policy itself. Location also matters to social policy, as those same administrators are expected to innovate continuously in response to shifting local and national conditions, including changes in budgetary allocations, client needs and capacities, and public attitudes. This Handbook will aim to capture what is being learned across six geographical regions: Africa, Asia, Australasia, Europe, Latin America, and the U.S. and Canada. Specifically, each regional section will contain 6-10 chapters canvassing a particular set of promising practices or emerging challenges at the regional or sub-regional level, in addition to a brief overview written by the section editor. The regional sections will be flanked by integrative chapters. As a whole, the volume contains 65 chapters.

Understanding Sustainable Public Procurement

Author : Sanjay Kumar
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3031082583
Total Pages : 405 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Understanding Sustainable Public Procurement written by Sanjay Kumar and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-10-07 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the development of sustainable public procurement (SPP) as a strategic policy instrument to support decoupling of economic growth from environmental degradation and enhancing social well-being. Offering an in-depth case study of India’s SPP implementation trajectory, it discusses the challenges of integrating sustainability criteria into purchasing decisions, and examines policy choices and best practices to address them. It investigates the legislative, institutional, and governance framework for SPP in India, and identifies priority actions to accelerate wider uptake of SPP policy and practices. Furthermore, the book highlights the evolving role of SPP policies in response to emerging global mega trends, such as international trade, low carbon economy, circular economy, and Industry 4.0. Given its scope, this book appeals to scholars of economics, public administration, and environmental and social sciences, as well as to policymakers, practitioners, and advocates interested in steering transformational changes towards mainstreaming sustainable procurement practices in developing economies at the desired scale. "This book comes at the right time to compensate for the lack of in-depth works on the origins, nature and reality of the implementation of sustainable purchases.” - Farid Yaker, Programme Officer, Sustainable Public Procurement, Economy Division, UNEP, Paris, France. “...If you are a procurement or sustainability professional anywhere in the world, please read this book. It will change the way you think and feel about your profession.” - Shaun McCarthy OBE, Chair, Supply Chain Sustainability School, London, UK & Director, Action Sustainability, London, UK

Selling Social

Author : Jennifer Sumner
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
ISBN 13 : 148753471X
Total Pages : 243 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (875 download)

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Download or read book Selling Social written by Jennifer Sumner and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2023-01-31 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the 2010s, all levels of governments in Canada have gradually initiated social procurement as a policy tool to further their social values and political agendas. Social enterprises of various shapes and sizes across the country have served as partners in the execution of those agendas. Selling Social examines the experiences of these enterprises in social procurement and social purchasing. Selling Social presents the findings of a three-year Canadian research project detailing experiences of work integration social enterprises (WISEs) selling their goods and services to organizational purchasers, including governments, businesses, and non-profit organizations. Drawing on survey findings and interviews, the book explores a diverse group of social enterprises from across Canada, showcasing their successes and their challenges based on real-life examples to aid social enterprises that are considering this path. The book emphasizes the importance of including social and environmental considerations in procurement and purchasing decisions, particularly at larger scales and through public policy. In doing so, Selling Social extends the understanding of social enterprises beyond their social and economic outcomes and into the broader movement towards responsible procurement and purchasing.

The Role of Design, Construction, and Real Estate in Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals

Author : Thomas Walker
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3031287398
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (312 download)

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Book Synopsis The Role of Design, Construction, and Real Estate in Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals by : Thomas Walker

Download or read book The Role of Design, Construction, and Real Estate in Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals written by Thomas Walker and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-08-16 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edited book brings together insights from scholars and practitioners from many different fields to uncover the role of the construction and real estate sectors and how they align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It follows a lifecycle-based approach to the topic, addressing the design, construction, management, investment, and regulatory dimensions of projects in the area. It expands the reader’s understanding of the built environment beyond the design and construction phases, which enables the collection to explore the links and transitions between different project phases and uncover new methodologies that aim to tackle systemic sustainable development challenges. The chapters’ comprehensive coverage allows the collection to capitalize on the strengths and weaknesses of the building industry, highlight emerging trends, and uncover some critical gaps that need to be addressed to attain the 2030 vision. This puts into perspective the interconnected nature of the SDGs and highlights the importance of multi-stakeholder collaborations in achieving them.