Stoß, Anna-Verena

Diploma Thesis:
2006

Topic:
The influence of construction logistics processes on the sustainability of buildings

Editor:
Anna-Verena Stoß

University Professor Responsible:
Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dipl.-Wirt.-Ing. Katharina Kleinschrot

Supervisor:
University Supervisor:    Dipl.-Ing. Florian Kopf

Editing Period:
10.07.2024 until 13.11.2024

Abstract:
A growing awareness of sustainability within society is leading to innovative approaches to new technologies and building materials in the construction industry, among other things. However, when considering sustainability, construction logistics processes are often disregarded, which leads to incomplete assessments. This paper examines the influence of construction logistics processes on the sustainability of buildings and provides a theoretical introduction to the topics of ‘transport’, ‘sustainability’ and ‘greenhouse gas emissions’. The transport processes are categorised in accordance with DIN EN 15978.
At the centre of the study is the scenario analysis, which examines the various influences on the global warming potential of transport. This analysis is divided into general and construction material-related considerations as well as a comparison of in-situ concrete and precast construction methods. The scenario analysis highlights the dependence of emissions on the weight of the load and transport distances. It also shows how transport-related emissions can be reduced through a combination of road and rail transport. Finally, further considerations such as the certification of regional products and the adaptation of existing assessment systems are discussed.
This work thus provides important insights into the optimisation of construction logistics processes and their contribution to sustainability in the construction industry.