... to overcome barriers hindering the adoption of CE principles within the industrial steel construction sector, thereby promoting sustainability and circularity in the built environment. Design/methodology/approach A conceptual BC framework is proposed to enable effective recording, storing, and sharing...

...Hasan Badran; Mohammed Arif; Mahmood Alam; Mohammed Alaqad; Rubina Islam; Imran Rafiq Purpose The paper presents the major barriers to Offsite Construction (OSC) adoption in Jordan from a Triple Bottom Line (TBL) sustainability framework. It also recommends steps to enhance OSC implementation...

...Hasan D. Badran; Ali M. Saad Purpose Offsite construction (OSC) has emerged as a method for enabling growth of the construction industry by fundamentally changing how places are delivered. However, addressing the barriers to OSC adoption requires particular strategies aligning with construction...

...Tan Thai Nguyen; Viet Thanh Nguyen; Sy Tien Do Purpose This study aims to investigate the interdependencies among key barriers to circular economy (CE) adoption in the construction sector and develop a strategic pathway to overcome these barriers for achieving sustainability. Design/methodology...

... the interrelationships among barriers to 3D printing adoption in construction in order to provide their comprehensive and structured understanding. Design/methodology/approach The study utilized the total interpretive structural modeling (TISM) method to discover both direct and indirect relationships among barriers...

... organisations engaged to execute BIM-related activities, have become the centrepiece of collaboration in construction projects. In BbCNs, however, a lack of effective collaboration among teams remains a major barrier to receiving the full benefits of BIM. Despite this importance, the role of influential factors...

... activities. As a result, this study aims to ascertain the barriers affecting the implementation of digital twin (DT) technology in Nigeria’s AEC sector. Design/methodology/approach The study employed a quantitative approach using a questionnaire distributed via Google Forms, yielding 120 valid responses...

...Tayyab Ahmad; Murat Gunduz; Ahmad Madkoor Purpose The study is about conducting a quantitative inquiry of the drivers that facilitate and barriers that hinder the adoption of Green Buildings (GBs) in Qatar. This will help pave the ground for increased GB development in Qatar. Design/methodology...

... challenges in the Nigerian construction industry (NCI). To provide practical strategies to overcome the present IBM challenges in the NCI, the barriers that hinder its successful adoption need detailed investigation. Consequently, this study examines the barriers that affect the adoption of IBM...

... of these benefits in the context of developing countries is hindered by numerous barriers. Against this backdrop, this study seeks to contribute insights into the barriers hindering the adoption of modular construction in developing countries, specifically Nigeria, and further formulate effective strategies...

...Janappriya Jayawardana; Malindu Sandanayake; Supun Jayasinghe; Asela Kulatunga; Guomin Zhang Purpose The present study aims to identify significant barriers to adopting prefabricated construction (PFC) in developing economies using a study in Sri Lanka and develop an integrated strategy framework...

...Innocent Chigozie Osuizugbo; Olalekan Shamsideen Oshodi; Patricia Omega Kukoyi; Amos Okemukoko Lawani; Anthony Ogochukwu Onokwai Purpose The current study seeks to investigate and determine the principal barriers to the adoption of work–life balance (WLB) practices amongst construction companies...

...Chukwuemeka Patrick Ogbu; Edosa Mark Osazuwa Purpose Studies focusing on the growth of indigenous construction firms (ICFs) are getting dated, and unreflective of recent policy changes in developing countries. This study sought to analyze critical barriers to the growth of ICFs and obtain...

... to improve productivity, sustainability and project performance in the construction industry. Nonetheless, the uptake of DTs in the construction industry has been limited and plagued with roadblocks. This study aims to identify critical barriers for construction organisations to adopt DTs and to demonstrate...

...Abdulkabir Opeyemi Bello; Ayaz Ahmad Khan; Abdullahi Idris; Hamzat Mohammed Awwal Purpose This study aimed to identify and assess the barriers to implementing modular construction systems (MCS) in developing country's architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry, targeting built...

...Sitsofe Kwame Yevu; Ann Tit Wan Yu; Amos Darko; Gabriel Nani; David J. Edwards Purpose This study aims to investigate the dynamic influences of clustered barriers that hinder electronic procurement technology (EPT) implementation in construction procurement, using the neuro-fuzzy system. Design...

.... This research investigates the enablers and barriers that influence the elements of PCS success and drive project objectives. Design/methodology/approach This study adopts a mixed approach of descriptive analysis and regression models to explore the impact of six PCS elements on project outcomes. Petroleum...

...) is not well recognized and as such there is limited involvement of stakeholders in sustainable procurement of public (SPP) works. This research aims to examine the barriers to stakeholder engagement in SPP works. Design/methodology/approach A survey of 104 respondents from eight procurement entities...

...Aba Essanowa Afful; Joshua Ayarkwa; Godwin Kojo Kumi Acquah; Dickson Osei-Asibey; Ama Antwi Darkwah Osei Assibey Purpose This research presents a comprehensive review of the literature on the barriers to incorporating indoor environmental quality (IEQ) principles into building designs. The aim...

...Claudette El Hajj; Germán Martínez Montes; Dima Jawad Purpose In an attempt to attain a better understanding of the research work on building information modeling (BIM) adoption, this study aims to examine the criticality of BIM adoption barriers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA...