出版社：United Nations Environment Programme, Division of Technology, Industry, and Economics
摘要：Construction is one of the EU¡¯s most important
industries. It is responsible for production,
assembly, disassembly, rehabilitation
and maintenance of residential buildings,
non-residential buildings and the physical infrastructure,
which provide the framework or basis
for many if not all of our activities. It enables ¨C and
is driven by ¨C structural changes in the economy,
as indicated by growth in non-residential construction
(e.g. offices, commercial buildings) and
the decline of civil engineering since the mid-
1990s.
Construction is a major factor in the EU¡¯s drive
to raise the level of potential (and sustainable)
output. Concerning the latter, the construction
sector¡¯s impact on society and the environment
should not be overlooked. The process itself draws
on the environment for its resources and (via its
output) contributes significantly to environmental
pollution. Its activities and output can and do
contribute significantly to the existence and resolution
of major social problems such as immigration,
social divisions and poverty.
