Environmental management plan (EMP): Performance indicators for road and highway construction

Nurol Huda, Dahalan and Rahimi, A. Rahman and Saffuan, Wan Ahmad (2022) Environmental management plan (EMP): Performance indicators for road and highway construction. In: Proceeding of The International Conference On Advances In Civil Engineering And Science Technology (ICACEST2021). International Conference on Advances in Civil Engineering and Science Technology (ICACEST 2021) , 21–22 September 2021 , Pulau Pinang. pp. 1-10., 2532 (1). ISBN 978-0-7354-4274-0 (Published)

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Abstract

Road and highway construction (RHC) projects generally require a longer period and involve extensive excavation and earthworks. Due to the numerous environmental impacts caused by RHC projects, all parties should closely monitor these projects to identify any environmental changes. Hence, this paper aims to identify performance indicators for assessing Environmental Management Plan (EMP) of RHC projects. To achieve that aim, semi-structured interview data with Environmental Auditors and Environmental Officers were collected and then analysed using the thematic analysis technique. The interview covers the indicators and common issues raised during the construction phase. From the analysis of the interview data, eight performance indicators for assessing EMP of RHC projects were identified: irregular floods, discharge appears, overflowed silt trap, slope erosion/failure, visibility of dust, excessive noise, untypical flora and fauna, and increased accidents. Also, these indicators can be categorised into three groups: physical, biological, and socioeconomic. These findings can help novices and the public assess the EMP performance of RHC projects. Furthermore, public participation in regulating EMP can benefit both the construction industry and the authorities.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Other)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Environmental impacts, Interviews, Industry
Subjects:	T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Faculty/Division:	Institute of Postgraduate Studies College of Engineering Faculty of Civil Engineering Technology
Depositing User:	Miss Amelia Binti Hasan
Date Deposited:	28 Mar 2025 04:08
Last Modified:	28 Mar 2025 04:08
URI:	http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/44241
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