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Andersen, L P S and Grytnes, R (2021) Different ways of perceiving risk and safety on construction sites and implications for safety cooperation. Construction Management and Economics, 39(05), 419–31.

Christie, L, Donn, M and Walton, D (2011) The ‘apparent disconnect’ towards the adoption of energy-efficient technologies. Building Research & Information, 39(05), 450–8.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: energy demand; energy-efficiency; households; inhabitant behaviour; motivation; risk; sustainability
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0961-3218
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/09613218.2011.592485
  • Abstract:
    Why are homeowners not adopting energy-efficiency technologies when these not only reduce environmental problems, but also improve health, comfort, economic and social well-being? Homeowners declare an apparent preference for energy-efficiency. However, there are apparent inconsistencies in their decisions and actions, as demonstrated by the lack of success of numerous intervention schemes. The motivations behind this apparent reluctance to adopt energy-efficiency technologies are investigated. A large proportion of homeowners demonstrate apparently unreasonable behaviour due to an exaggerated perception of risk. These risk perceptions are found to be caused by numerous social and cognitive biases that affect their decisions and make homeowners' current situation - their status quo - appear the "safest" option. To deliver change at both policy and practical levels, it will be vital to understand the apparently irrational motivations behind homeowners' decisions and how the perception of change can be minimized.

du Plessis, C and Cole, R J (2011) Motivating change: shifting the paradigm. Building Research & Information, 39(05), 436–49.

Duong, L N K, Wang, J X, Wood, L C, Reiners, T and Koushan, M (2021) The value of incremental environmental sustainability innovation in the construction industry: an event study. Construction Management and Economics, 39(05), 398–418.

Klitgaard, A, Gottlieb, S C and Svidt, K (2021) The researcher as audience and storyteller: challenges and opportunities of impression management in ethnographic studies. Construction Management and Economics, 39(05), 383–97.

Lützkendorf, T, Fan, W and Lorenz, D (2011) Engaging financial stakeholders: opportunities for a sustainable built environment. Building Research & Information, 39(05), 483–503.

Nicol, L A (2011) The role of institutional regimes in motivating change for sustainable housing. Building Research & Information, 39(05), 459–72.

Nwajei, U O K (2021) How relational contract theory influence management strategies and project outcomes: a systematic literature review. Construction Management and Economics, 39(05), 432–57.

Rodríguez-Labajos, L, Thomson, C S and O’Brien, G (2021) Applying constructivist grounded theory in co-production research: a case study exploring its potential and lessons for construction management research. Construction Management and Economics, 39(05), 369–82.

Whyte, J and Sexton, M (2011) Motivations for innovation in the built environment: new directions for research. Building Research & Information, 39(05), 473–82.