Environmental Management Practices of Construction Companies/Projects in the Philippines

1. Environmental Management Practices of Construction Companies/Projects in the Philippines SP2 EM Arch Ecological Construction

2. Case Study 1 • Name of Building and Location Insert Architect’s Perspective and Location Map

3. Project Profile • Building Type • Total Lot Area • Total Floor Area • Developer • Architect(s) • Structural/MEP Engineers • Construction Manager • General Contractor

4. Construction Management • Brief Profile of the Construction Management Company • Organizational Setup of the entire company • Organizational Setup in the construction site.

5. Quality Management System • Discuss / ask about the construction management system with regards to quality.

6. Safety Management System • Discuss / ask about the construction management system with regards to safety.

7. Environmental Awareness Interview the manager / engineers / architects • If they are aware of current environmental issues. • If they are aware of the environmental impacts attributed to buildings. • If they are aware of the direct and indirect environmental impacts caused by construction activities.

8. Environmental Management System • Ask for a copy of the ECC • Ask for a copy of the EIS / EMP • See the contents of the EMP • Ask if the construction company if they have a system in place to implement the plan.

9. Survey / Observations • Land Disturbance • Erosion • Stormwater Runoff • Dewatering • Dust • Noise and Vibration • Traffic • Labor Camp Operation • Waste Management

10. Suggested Measures • Land Disturbance • Erosion • Stormwater Runoff • Dewatering • Dust • Noise and Vibration • Traffic • Labor Camp Operation • Waste Management

11. Conclusions • If the construction companies practice environmental management. • If they do, up to what extent. • If they don’t, what could be the reasons? Explain.

12. Recommendations • What construction companies can do to incorporate Environmental Management in their projects.