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Property Management from the Standpoint of Sustainable Development
Property Management from the Standpoint of Sustainable Development

Author(s): Marcin Sitek
Subject(s): Business Economy / Management, Management and complex organizations, Economic development, Environmental interactions
Published by: Społeczna Akademia Nauk
Keywords: sustainable development; green building; environmental management system; building life circle

Summary/Abstract: The focus of the study is on the concept of property management from the standpoint of sustainable development. The paper presents the idea of sustainable development and three domains considered as priorities. The idea of sustainable development in the construction sector was discussed with details of its assumption specified at the stage of design and implementation of the investment. The estimated prospective savings that result from sustainable development were also discussed. The study discusses one of contemporary concepts to support property management in the aspect of sustainable development: facility management (FM). The evaluation of building life cycle was presented as a methodology to quantitatively evaluate its effect on the environment. It was emphasized that development of the construction sector and real estate market represents a key component in leading the economy towards sustainable development.

  • Issue Year: 17/2016
  • Issue No: 10.2
  • Page Range: 85-98
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: English