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Abdul-Aziz, A-R (2012) Control mechanisms exercised in Malaysian housing public-private partnerships. Construction Management and Economics, 30(01), 37–55.
Almufarrej, A M and Erfani, T (2023) Climate, buildings’ envelope design and energy patterns: improving energy performance of new buildings in Kuwait. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(01), 172-88.
Amadi, A (2023) Integration in a mixed-method case study of construction phenomena: from data to theory. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(01), 210-37.
Cattell, D W (2012) An overview of component unit pricing theory. Construction Management and Economics, 30(01), 81–92.
Davey, C L, Powell, J A, Powell, J E and Cooper, I (2002) Action learning in a medium-sized construction company. Building Research & Information, 30(01), 5–15.
Dou, Y, Sun, X, Ji, A, Wang, Y and Xue, X (2023) Development strategy for prefabricated construction projects: a tripartite evolutionary game based on prospect theory. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(01), 105-24.
Feng, K, Chen, S, Lu, W, Wang, S, Yang, B, Sun, C and Wang, Y (2023) Embedding ensemble learning into simulation-based optimisation: a learning-based optimisation approach for construction planning. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(01), 259-95.
Gounder, S, Hasan, A, Shrestha, A and Elmualim, A (2023) Barriers to the use of sustainable materials in Australian building projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(01), 189-209.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Australian construction industry; building projects; sustainability; sustainable materials
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- URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-10-2020-0854
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Purpose: Although the adverse effects of construction activities on the environment and the need for sustainable construction practices are recognised in both research and practice, any significant shift in the selection and use of construction materials from the sustainability perspective has not taken place in many building projects. Still, conventional construction materials are widely used in building projects in both developed and developing countries. This study attempts to identify the main barriers to the use of sustainable materials in building projects in an advanced economy such as Australia. Design/methodology/approach: This study adopted a questionnaire survey approach to examine the main reasons behind the low usage of sustainable materials in building projects. Based on the relative importance index, exploratory factor analysis and multinomial logistic regression analysis, the study examined the main barrier measures and barrier factors to the use of sustainable materials in building projects. Findings: The findings reveal that critical barriers to the use of sustainable materials are related to cost and profit considerations, the unwillingness of the key stakeholders to incorporate these materials into building projects, lack of incentives and government policies. The factor analysis reduced the critical barrier measures into three factors: techno-economic considerations, cost and delay concerns and resistance to use. Furthermore, multinomial regression analysis based on the extracted factors identified techno-economic considerations as the main barrier factor to the use of sustainable materials in building projects. Practical implications: The empirical results of this research can inform construction practitioners, organisations and policymakers on how to increase the use of sustainable building materials in the construction industry. Originality/value: Identification of barriers to the use of sustainable building materials is a prerequisite to improve their uptake and use in the construction industry. The study fills a gap in the existing research on the use of sustainable materials in building projects in Australia.
Gurung, N and Mahendran, M (2002) Comparative life cycle costs for new steel portal frame building systems. Building Research & Information, 30(01), 35–46.
Hosseinian, A H and Baradaran, V (2023) A two-phase approach for solving the multi-skill resource-constrained multi-project scheduling problem: a case study in construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(01), 321-63.
Irfan, M, Khalid, R A, Kaka Khel, S S U H, Maqsoom, A and Sherani, I K (2023) Impact of work–life balance with the role of organizational support and job burnout on project performance. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(01), 154-71.
Kus, H and Nygren, K (2002) Microenvironmental characterization of rendered autoclaved aerated concrete. Building Research & Information, 30(01), 25–34.
Lahdenperä, P (2012) Making sense of the multi-party contractual arrangements of project partnering, project alliancing and integrated project delivery. Construction Management and Economics, 30(01), 57–79.
Lee, J S (2023) Quantifying costs of the productivity loss due to schedule changes in construction projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(01), 56-73.
Parchamijalal, M, Moradi, S and Zabihi Shirazi, M (2023) Claim management office maturity model (CMOMM) in project-oriented organizations in the construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(01), 74-104.
Ruan, X, Ochieng, E G, Price, A D F and Egbu, C O (2012) Knowledge integration process in construction projects: a social network analysis approach to compare competitive and collaborative working. Construction Management and Economics, 30(01).
Salmaninezhad, M and Jazayeri Moghaddas, S M (2023) A multi-attribute approach to select the best method for repairing river bridge columns. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(01), 1-18.
Sharifi, A A and Farahinia, A H (2023) A theoretical framework for developing the MAU model to determine the most appropriate use for historic buildings. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(01), 238-58.
Shipworth, D T (2002) A stochastic framework for embodies greenhouse gas emissions modelling of construction materials. Building Research & Information, 30(01), 16–24.
Sorooshnia, E, Rashidi, M, Rahnamayiezekavat, P, Rezaei, F and Samali, B (2023) Optimum external shading system for counterbalancing glare probability and daylight illuminance in Sydney's residential buildings. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(01), 296-320.
Tabish, S Z S and Jha, K N (2012) The impact of anti-corruption strategies on corruption free performance in public construction projects. Construction Management and Economics, 30(01), 21–35.
Tian, B, Wang, Z, Li, C and Fu, J (2023) Can relational governance improve sustainability in public-private partnership infrastructure projects? An empirical study based on structural equation modeling. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(01), 19-40.
Xu, Y, Chong, H Y and Chi, M (2023) Modelling the blockchain adoption barriers in the AEC industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(01), 125-53.
Yılmaz, F (2023) Analysis of the interaction between safety measures and workers' safety awareness from the construction workers' perspective. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(01), 41-55.