Ahmed, A M; Sayed, W; Asran, A and Nosier, I (2023) Identifying barriers to the implementation and development of sustainable construction. International Journal of Construction Management, 23(8), pp. 1277-1288. ISSN 1562-3599
Abstract
Despite widespread promotion of green construction technology, its adoption continues to face obstacles. The purpose of this research is to investigate and better understand the risks involved with the construction of sustainable projects, as well as to identify the most important barriers to the adoption of green building. A thorough literature analysis was undertaken, and questionnaires were distributed to 129 building experts. 48 risk variables were considered and categorized into six categories. The ranking analysis identified 29 risk variables as essential. The top five most important risk variables are as follows: Inadequate green construction codes and regulations, a lack of information and understanding about new techniques, difficulties gaining skills and expertise, and a lack of funding due to a lack of interest in the local market all contribute to a lack of investment. According to the study, the most severe obstacles are located in Qatar and a few other nations, including the UAE, Singapore, Ghana, the United States, Turkey, and Oman. This indicates that similar risk factors impacting green adoption exist not just in the Qatari construction sector, but also in the building industries of many other nations. Furthermore, limited investment due to a lack of demand remains one of the top five recognized challenges to green adoption, particularly in the Gulf regions. This study investigates the relationship between categories and the correlation between risk factors, established a solid foundation for future research for developing a model for the adoption of green construction projects in the construction industry, and it can aid in risk management decision-making for companies interested in working in Qatar or other similar countries.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | barriers; green projects; Qatar; risk management; stakeholders; sustainability |
| Index terms: | face, United States, sustainable construction, construction sector, construction project, decision-making, green building, questionnaire, regulation, Oman, Ghana, Singapore, promotion, Turkey, Qatar, implementation, construction industry, construction technology, funding, building industry, risk management, risk factor |
| Subjects: | Geography, production management, sustainable construction, management, design practice, industry analysis, political science, environmental hazards, decision analysis, risk assessment, data collection methods, digital engineering, contractual arrangements, economic analysis, psychology |
| Topics: | Design Practice, Digital Applications, Human Resources, Organizational Design, Business Strategy, Project Management, Geographical Context, Research Practice, Risk Management, Procurement, Governance, Sustainability |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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