...Atul Kumar Singh; Saeed Reza Mohandes; Trupti Shripad Tagare; Ravi Kumar; Pawan Kumar Verma Purpose This study aims to systematically identify, categorize and prioritize barriers to the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in circularity-driven smart cities. By framing the analysis through...

...Natasha Abdul Rahman; Sheila Belayutham; Che Khairil Izam Che Ibrahim Purpose Railway infrastructure development is a complex socio-technical system with significant implications for sustainable development. Past studies often analyse implementation barriers separately, ignoring...

...Julius Akotia; Bankole Awuzie; Temitope Omotayo; Chris Webb; Vicki Odili; Bright Avusuglo-Ahia Purpose This study examines key project management barriers hindering the integration of sustainability principles in sustainable urban regeneration projects (SURPs) in the United Kingdom, addressing...

...U.T.G. Perera; Richard Haigh; Dilanthi Amaratunga Purpose This study aims to identify the key barriers and enablers within a developing country context (Sri Lanka) to tackle the public health impacts during road construction projects. The current impact assessment process of the country...

... features. Nonetheless, adopting blockchain and smart contracts (B&SC) within the construction industry is a comprehensive endeavour due to its intricate nature. The situation is bleak in Sri Lanka due to numerous barriers such as limited technical expertise, cost implications and many others. Hence...

...Jessica Siva; Thayaparan Gajendran; Owi Toinpre; Josephine Vaughan Purpose In the fast-changing field of zero-carbon construction there is a gap in understanding how zero-carbon construction strategies are experienced in practice. This paper aims to identify the key barriers and enablers...

... implementation were recognized through this study. These findings will be useful for the construction stakeholders to overcome the recognized barriers and effectively use RM in their respective construction projects. Risk management Sri Lanka Small construction projects Barriers The effectiveness...

... to identify the drivers of and barriers to, as well as the general perception and receptiveness of local PM professionals towards, AI adoption in PM and thereby propose potential strategies and recommendations to drive AI adoption in PM. Design/methodology/approach This study employs both quantitative...

... the barriers to EIA implementation for construction projects in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach The study adopted a survey research technique. The snowball sampling approach was adopted to identify key stakeholders in EIA practice for the administration of questionnaire. A total of 187 questionnaires...

... to achieve their aim. The barriers preventing the adoption of transforming construction initiatives are therefore limiting the potential benefits of the strategy. The aim of this research is to formally identify and understand how these barriers are framed and how these frames can be changed so...

... utilisation and transitioning the construction industry towards the circular economy. However, resource recovery through WT is greatly impeded by several barriers which have not been highlighted in previous research. This paper aims to determine the barriers for implementing effective WT practices...

...Alex Torku; Albert P.C. Chan; Esther H.K. Yung Purpose The purpose of this study is to identify the barriers that hinder the implementation of age-friendly initiatives in smart cities. Design/methodology/approach A systematic review of the literature was conducted using Scopus search engine...

... as a successful solution for both energy and waste crisis. Although in Sri Lanka six WtE projects were promised, the government abruptly decided that it would not have any more projects other than the two plants that were under construction. The purpose of this paper is to analyse barriers to the implementation...

... is to explore the barriers that affect the successful implementation of BEER in actual project level executions and identify strategies to overcome such barriers. Design/methodology/approach In total, two case studies were conducted in selected hotel buildings to explore the barriers that hamper...

...Nayani Hettige; B.A.K.S. Perera; Harshini Mallawaarachchi Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify the enablers and barriers to the adoption of green leasing in Sri Lanka and propose probable solutions. Design/methodology/approach As an in-depth investigation was required, the case...

... the vulnerability of Emirati energy sector, explored barriers to enhance resilience and ways to overcome identified barriers. Design/methodology/approach Study followed case study research strategy and multiple case studies; three electricity generating power plant facilities – one in Abu Dhabi, one in Dubai...

...Florence Yean Yng Ling; Dinh Song Anh Nguyen Purpose There is a lack of waste minimization in Vietnam. This study aims to investigate the barriers that are faced in implementing waste management and the extent to which waste management practices are adopted. It recommends improvements...