Using a case study approach, we investigated how companies use
EMSs to collect data and to inform company decisions. Nine U.S.
companies with different types of EMSs participated. For each
Although Beers Skanska’s ISO 14001 registration is still rare in
the U.S. construction industry, EMS development and implementation
is gaining momentum among contractors. Specifically, ISO
14001 serves as the primary model for a contractor’s EMS. Our
key conclusions are outlined below.