Corporate Social Responsibility in the Construction Industry

by Michael Murray (Editor), Andrew Dainty (Editor)

Overview

The construction process, right through from planning and design to use and demolition, has a major impact on society. Traditionally, concern has been focused on its environmental impact and the quest for sustainability, but this has now extended into the wider remit of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Essentially, this means that businesses must act (voluntarily) in a socially ethical manner by developing a policy that encompasses the core principles enshrined by CSR.

A unique presentation on a topic of emerging importance, Corporate Social Responsibility in the Construction Industry is essential reading for all built environment undergraduate and post-graduate courses, as well as CEOs and senior managers within construction businesses who may be about to embark on developing a CSR strategy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415362085
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/28/2008
Pages:	432
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Mike Murray is Course Director of the COnstruction Management MSc at the University of Strathclyde, UK.

Andrew Dainty is Professor of Construction Sociology at Loughborough University, UK.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction  2. The Evolution of Corporate Social Responsibility in Construction  3. A Business Case for Developing a CSR Policy  4. The Role of Construction in Developing Countries  5. Community Interaction  6. Corruption in the UK  7. International Corruption  8. Cartels  9. Sustainable Development  10. The Eco-Building Movement  11. UK House-Building  12. Occupational Health and Safety  13. USA  14. South Africa  15. Hong Kong and Asia Pacific  16. Australia