Formulating a set of indicators for the evaluation of green construction sites in Ho Chi Minh city

Abstract

The construction industry is facing significant environmental challenges. Therefore, green construction has become an inevitable trend globally in recent years. To contribute to protecting the environment and minimizing the impact of construction activities, the study provides some criteria to evaluate the quality of green construction sites in Ho Chi Minh City. Based on research from standards, domestic and foreign scientific articles, and research conducted to get opinions from construction experts, the established criteria include seven groups with 20 evaluation criteria suitable for the built environment in Ho Chi Minh City. The group consists of material management, energy management, water management, construction management, waste management, and human management, as well as applying improvements and innovations on the construction site. By effectively using and managing these criteria, construction practitioners are expected to contribute significantly to environmental protection, thereby minimizing the negative impacts of construction activities on the surrounding environment, bringing cost and economic efficiency as well as human health benefits.