Adabre, M A; Chan, A P C; Darko, A and Hosseini, M R (2023) Facilitating a transition to a circular economy in construction projects: Intermediate theoretical models based on the theory of planned behaviour. Building Research & Information, 51(1), pp. 85-104. ISSN 0961-3218
Abstract
A transition to a circular economy (CE) is a sociotechnical phenomenon that relies on adopting innovative methods and technologies, as well as changes in behaviour across the construction supply chain. Although a lot of ground has been covered on developing methods and technologies, there is little research on stakeholders' change of behaviour. Informed by an underlying framework, the theory of planned behaviour, a comprehensive literature review discusses several conceptual models to establish the interrelationships between barriers and drivers to managing a transition to CE–and their underlying causes. The findings offer a comprehensive point of reference for identifying factors that affect CE adoption, and lay a solid foundation for future research into CE adoption and managing a CE transition where the intermediate theories presented can be validated through empirical research.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | barriers; circular economy; drivers; indicators; sustainability transition; waste management |
| Index terms: | construction supply chain, circular economy, waste management, construction project, literature review, planned behaviour |
| Subjects: | sustainable design, behavioral psychology, waste management, production management, data analysis and analytics, construction logistics |
| Topics: | Research Practice, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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