Siddiqui, R A; Adamu, Z; Ebohon, O J and Aslam, W (2025) Factors affecting intention to adopt green building practices: A journey towards meeting sustainable goals. Construction Innovation, 25(6), pp. 1797-1820. ISSN 1471-4175
Abstract
Purpose The construction industry and its activities harmfully affect the environment. Hence, adopting green building (GRB) practices can be helpful in achieving sustainable development goals. Therefore, this study aims to identify the factors affecting the intention to adopt GRB practices by extending theory of planned behavior (TPB). Design/methodology/approach Using non-probability purposive sampling technique, data was gathered from consultant and contractor engineers in the construction industry through a questionnaire. The analysis was done using partial least square-structural equation modeling technique on a useful sample of 290. Findings Findings revealed that the core constructs of TPB [i.e. attitude (AT), subjective norms (SUBN) and perceived behavioral control (PBC)] significantly affect the intention to adopt GRB practices. Moreover, government support and knowledge of green practices (KNGP) were found to be critical influencing factors on AT, SUBNs and PBC. Lastly, the findings confirmed that environmental concerns (ENC) play as a moderating between SUBN and intention to adopt GRB practices, as well as AT and intention to adopt GRB practices. Practical implications This study contributes to existing knowledge on GRB, offering evidence base for policy choices regarding climate change adaptation and mitigation in the construction industry. Originality/value This study provides insights from the perspective of a developing economy and confirms the applicability of TPB in the adoption of GRB practices. Moreover, this study confirms the moderation role of ENC in between TPB constructs and intention to GRB that is not tested earlier in the context of GRB. This study also confirms that government sustainable support positively affects PBC, and KNGP significantly affects SUBNs.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | government support; green building; green knowledge; sustainable building; TPB |
| Index terms: | sustainable development goal, construction industry, purposive sampling, subjective norm, planned behaviour, influencing factor, government support, engineer, environmental concern, adaptation, methodology, sustainable building, mitigation, green building, evidence, questionnaire, partial least square, climate change, structural equation modelling, developing economy |
| Subjects: | design practice, industry analysis, statistical analysis, data collection methods, risk assessment, profession, government bodies, economic development, research methods, sustainable design, financial risk, sustainable construction, social justice, behavioral psychology, evaluation and assessment methods, user focus, environmental issues, climate science |
| Topics: | Design Practice, International Construction, Cost Management, Research Practice, Roles and Professions, Governance, Ethics, Risk Management, Sustainability |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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