Oke, A E; Aliu, J; Mwanaumo, E M; Odia, O A; Kahanji, C and Tengan, C (2024) From awareness to action: a study of the effectiveness of environmental economic practices for sustainable construction in Nigeria. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 13(5), pp. 1194-1212. ISSN 2046-6099
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this article is to assess the extent to which environmental economic practices are recognized and implemented in developing countries, with a specific emphasis on the Nigerian construction sector. Design/methodology/approach: To examine the extent of awareness and usage, a quantitative research approach was adopted with close-ended questionnaires disseminated to construction professionals in Nigeria. The collected data were subjected to analysis using various statistical techniques such as percentages, frequencies and mean scores. Furthermore, to investigate any significant differences in the respondents' opinions, the Kruskal-Wallis H-test was applied. Findings: The study's findings indicate that the level of awareness and implementation of environmental economic practices among construction professionals in Nigeria is limited. Based on the findings of this study, a roadmap of recommendations has been proposed to promote the adoption of environmental economic practices in the Nigerian construction industry. The implementation of these recommendations can help reduce the negative impact of construction activities on the environment and public health and contribute to the development of sustainable cities, communities and societies. Practical implications: The outcomes from this study can inform policy and decision-making by providing insights into the level of knowledge and awareness of environmental economic practices among construction professionals in Nigeria. Originality/value: The findings from this study provide a baseline for assessing the level of knowledge and awareness of sustainable practices among construction professionals in Nigeria, which can inform future studies on the effectiveness of training and awareness programs.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | energy efficiency; environmental impact; public health; sustainable construction; sustainable practices; questionaire survey |
| Index terms: | survey, society, sustainable construction, developing country, construction sector, questionnaire, environmental impact, decision-making, methodology, program, public health, sustainable city, Nigeria, construction activity, sustainable practice, quantitative research, energy efficiency, future study, construction industry, implementation, effectiveness, construction professional |
| Subjects: | Geography, professional development, development economics, urban design, sustainable construction, research methods, software systems, performance management, communities and social development, industry analysis, environmental health, sustainable practices, decision analysis, environmental impact, data collection methods, research design and methodology, data analysis and analytics, contractual arrangements, construction operations, sustainability and energy |
| Topics: | Sustainability, Procurement, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Information Management, Geographical Context, Research Practice, Site Management, International Construction, Quality Management, Digital Applications, Urban Studies |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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