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Alazzaz, F and Whyte, A (2015) Linking employee empowerment with productivity in off-site construction. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 22(01), 21-37.

Chen, Y Q, Zhang, S J, Liu, L S and Hu, J (2015) Risk perception and propensity in bid/no-bid decision-making of construction projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 22(01), 2-20.

Lingard, H, Saunders, L, Pirzadeh, P, Blismas, N, Kleiner, B and Wakefield, R (2015) The relationship between pre-construction decision-making and the effectiveness of risk control: Testing the time-safety influence curve. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 22(01), 108-24.

Loosemore, M and Richard, J (2015) Valuing innovation in construction and infrastructure: Getting clients past a lowest price mentality. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 22(01), 38-53.

Mokhtar, A N S, Wilkinson, S and Fassman, E (2015) Strategies for improving energy saving behaviour in commercial buildings in Malaysia. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 22(01), 73-90.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Malaysia; energy efficiency; management; green buildings; building services; energy saving behaviour
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  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-04-2014-0054
  • Abstract:
    Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to investigate the level of energy saving behaviour between green and conventional office buildings in Malaysia to determine if people in green buildings perform better energy saving behaviour than people in conventional buildings. The paper specifically focused on use of technology, computer usage and potential energy savings from that use. The paper then examines what strategies are used to encourage energy saving behaviour for building occupants. Design/methodology/approach - Questionnaires were distributed to occupants in the buildings to evaluate the extent of energy saving behaviour practiced, and identify potential strategies to encourage energy saving behaviour. Findings - The findings show better energy saving behaviour practice in green buildings and the paper show why this is the case. The recommended strategies to encourage energy saving behaviour are discussed, and include means of raising education awareness on energy efficiency among the occupants. This can be done through distribution of guidelines, posters, pamphlets and e-mails. Occupants can also be given live updates on the energy usage of the building. Briefing on the objectives and goals of the organisation’s commitment to energy efficiency can be given to newly employed staff. As seen in this paper, these multiple strategies have shown to be successful in encouraging energy saving behaviours. Originality/value - To date, energy saving behaviour has been given less focus in improving green building performance. There is limited research that compares energy saving behaviour between green and conventional commercial buildings in Malaysia. The findings provide a better understanding on occupants’ behaviour in energy conservation and suggest strategies for future recommendation.

Rostami, A, Sommerville, J, Wong, I L and Lee, C (2015) Risk management implementation in small and medium enterprises in the UK construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 22(01), 91-107.

Yung, P and Rafferty, K (2015) Statutory adjudication in Western Australia: Adjudicators’ views. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 22(01), 54-72.