Genfi, N and Tokbolat, S (2023) The integration of green building technologies into the construction sector of developing countries: The case of Ghana. In: Tutesigensi, A and Neilson, C J (eds.) Proceedings of 39th Annual ARCOM Conference, 4-6 September 2023, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK.
Abstract
Emerging climate change crisis, resources scarcity and global sustainability agenda are putting pressures on developing nations and demanding actions. This study aimed to examine the significance of introducing green building technologies (GBTs) in construction projects in Ghana by conducting a literature review and identify key drivers, barriers, and promotion strategies for their implementation based on a survey conducted among stakeholders relevant to the Ghana's construction sector. The research revealed that (1) government-linked barriers are critical barriers to GBTs adoption, (2) environmental and health-related drivers have a significant impact on the implementation of GBTs and (3) effective communication strategies and public support from the government through the introduction of regulations and standards were established as essential promotion strategies to the effective integration of GBTs in Ghana. All participating stakeholders would prefer to see GBTs integrated into the construction industry.
| Item Type: | Conference Paper (Paper) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | green building technologies; Ghana; sustainable construction; drivers; barriers; promotion strategies |
| Index terms: | climate change, implementation, construction industry, construction sector, regulation, green building, integration, construction project, survey, developing nation, Ghana, strategy, literature review, sustainable construction, promotion, developing country |
| Subjects: | contractual arrangements, data analysis and analytics, climate science, data collection methods, industry analysis, political science, organizational analysis, Geography, production management, sustainable construction, development economics, design practice, management |
| Topics: | Business Strategy, Research Practice, Project Management, Geographical Context, Sustainability, Governance, Procurement, Design Practice, International Construction, Human Resources, Organizational Design |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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