The environmental effects of construction phases
Research gap analysis derived from 3 general papers in our local library.
The gap
The study identifies a gap in the current research on the environmental effects of construction phases. The study highlights the need for more research on the factors influencing CO2 emissions in the construction sector. The study notes that there is a lack of longitudinal studies on the topic.
Evidence profile
Sourced from the stated challenges and stated research gap of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2024 and 2026, spanning 3 journals. Those papers have been cited 24 times in total.
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Supporting evidence — 3 representative gaps
- Prioritizing Carbon Emission Reduction Measures for the Redevelopment of Aging Planned Cities in South Korea: A Building Life Cycle Approach (2026) · Urban Science · doi
High costs and low public acceptance of renewable energy systems and sustainable construction methods. Technical constraints and prevailing concerns over the feasibility of certain carbon reduction measures. The need to balance long-term operational savings against the immediate impact of embodied emissions from new construction.
generalstated challengesKeywords: high costs low public acceptance renewable energy systems - A Building Information Modeling-Based Life Cycle Assessment of the Embodied Carbon and Environmental Impacts of High-Rise Building Structures: A Case Study (2024) · Sustainability · cited 24× · doi
Limited data on the embodied carbon and environmental impacts of high-rise buildings. A lack of understanding of the environmental impacts of high-rise building structures, particularly when compared to low- or mid-rise buildings. The need for a clear understanding of the embodied carbon and environmental impacts of high-rise buildings to inform sustainable construction practices.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: limited data embodied carbon environmental impacts high-rise buildings - Life cycle assessment and management of carbon emission from reinforce concrete construction projects in Thailand (2026) · Engineering and Applied Science Research · doi
The study identifies a gap in the current research on the environmental effects of construction phases. The study highlights the need for more research on the factors influencing CO2 emissions in the construction sector. The study notes that there is a lack of longitudinal studies on the topic.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: study identifies gap current research environmental effects construction
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