Identified barriers and drivers with given codes
| Category | Sub-category | Code | Barrier/Driver/Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barriers | Environmental and Health-Related Barriers | EHRB-01 | Lack of demand/interest in sustainable practices |
| EHRB-02 | Complex design of green construction | ||
| EHRB-03 | Uncertainty of the performance of green construction according to the climate and regional-local context | ||
| EHRB-04 | Lack of environmental concern | ||
| EHRB-05 | Inability to manage the risks associated with green construction | ||
| EHRB-06 | Difficulty in waste management | ||
| EHRB-07 | Limited infrastructure for waste management | ||
| Industry and Economy-Related Barriers | IERB-01 | Lack of financial support from stakeholders | |
| IERB-02 | Lack of systematic planning for the application | ||
| IERB-03 | Lack of managerial enforcement | ||
| IERB-04 | Lack of stakeholder involvement/collaboration | ||
| IERB-05 | Lack of innovation and adaptability among stakeholders | ||
| IERB-06 | Looking at green construction as luxurious | ||
| IERB-07 | Higher initial/capital cost associated with sustainable options compared to traditional options | ||
| IERB-08 | Lack of availability/affordability of quality sustainable materials | ||
| IERB-09 | Limited availability of suppliers of sustainable resources | ||
| IERB-10 | Economic needs are of higher priority than environmental | ||
| IERB-11 | Additional time is required to ensure sustainability | ||
| IERB-12 | Lack of an executive plan for green construction with economic justification | ||
| IERB-13 | Long pay-back periods from sustainable practices/short-term profits | ||
| IERB-14 | Uncertain return on investment | ||
| IERB-15 | Cost overruns | ||
| IERB-16 | Lack of local, sustainable material alternative | ||
| IERB-17 | Economic turbulence | ||
| IERB-18 | Incompetence to secure green projects | ||
| IERB-19 | Green construction maintenance | ||
| IERB-20 | Diverse/fragmented market | ||
| IERB-21 | High cost of waste management | ||
| Policy and Awareness-Related Barriers | PARB-01 | Limited government involvement/enforcement that covers sustainable procurement | |
| PARB-02 | Lack of government financial incentives to stimulate the adoption of sustainable construction | ||
| PARB-03 | Inadequate/lack of legislation and policies | ||
| PARB-04 | Lack of promotion of sustainable construction practices | ||
| PARB-05 | Lack of efficient sustainability codes and standards | ||
| PARB-06 | Complexity of codes and strict regulations on green building and sustainable construction | ||
| PARB-07 | Lack of clear national goals towards green construction practices | ||
| PARB-08 | Lack of quantitative assessment tools for green performances | ||
| PARB-09 | Difficulty dealing with government agencies | ||
| PARB-10 | Effects of corruption in developing countries | ||
| PARB-11 | Lack of awareness about the benefits of sustainable construction | ||
| PARB-12 | Lack of knowledge/research on sustainable technologies | ||
| PARB-13 | Lack of training and education | ||
| PARB-14 | Lack of professional expertise/Workforce | ||
| PARB-15 | Resistance to change/status quo | ||
| PARB-16 | Complex operation between industries, academe, and organisations | ||
| PARB-17 | Lack of new technology adoption | ||
| PARB-18 | Absence of communication among the project team | ||
| PARB-19 | Lack of long-term and strategic goals for local urban development | ||
| PARB-20 | Conflicts of interest and lack of cooperation between related organisations | ||
| Drivers | Environmental and Health-Related Drivers | EHRD-01 | The need for greater energy and resource efficiency |
| EHRD-02 | Buildings that enhance occupants’ health and well-being/Improve quality of life | ||
| EHRD-03 | Reducing environmental impact | ||
| EHRD-04 | Effective waste management | ||
| EHRD-05 | Reduced carbon emissions and environmental pollution | ||
| EHRD-06 | Improving indoor environmental quality | ||
| EHRD-07 | Improving water efficiency | ||
| EHRD-08 | Availability of green construction experts | ||
| EHRD-09 | Increased resilience to climate change | ||
| EHRD-10 | Service quality | ||
| EHRD-11 | Effective Risk Management | ||
| EHRD-12 | Design of construction products for reuse, recycling, recovery of material, and parts | ||
| Industry and Economy-Related Drivers | IERD-01 | Stakeholders financial support | |
| IERD-02 | Reduced whole life-cycle cost | ||
| IERD-03 | Competitive edge over the market | ||
| IERD-04 | Enhancing company image and reputation | ||
| IERD-05 | Increased efficiency in construction processes and management practices | ||
| IERD-06 | Support for local/national economic growth | ||
| IERD-07 | Enhanced marketability of buildings | ||
| IERD-08 | Commercial viability | ||
| IERD-09 | Enhanced long-term economic goals | ||
| IERD-10 | High return on investment | ||
| IERD-11 | Increased monetary value of the building | ||
| IERD-12 | Professional expertise, competency, and capability | ||
| IERD-13 | Product innovation of green construction | ||
| IERD-14 | Effective cost control | ||
| IERD-15 | Mobilisation of sustainable building tools | ||
| IERD-16 | International/External Pressure | ||
| IERD-17 | Greater availability/affordability of green products | ||
| IERD-18 | Committed workforce | ||
| IERD-19 | Community participation | ||
| IERD-20 | Stakeholder engagement | ||
| IERD-21 | Employment | ||
| Policy and Awareness-Related Drivers | PARD-01 | Increased awareness and promotion of green building benefits | |
| PARD-02 | Preserving culture/heritage | ||
| PARD-03 | Increased green construction education and training | ||
| PARD-04 | Clear and comprehensive government policies and building regulations for green construction | ||
| PARD-05 | Advanced and innovative technology/design trends | ||
| PARD-06 | Urban planning | ||
| PARD-07 | Government financial incentives and support | ||
| PARD-08 | Setting a standard for future design and construction | ||
| PARD-09 | Commitment to corporate social responsibility by participating in environmental sustainability initiatives | ||
| PARD-10 | Clients are demanding environmentally friendly buildings | ||
| PARD-11 | Facilitating a culture of best practice sharing | ||
| PARD-12 | Introduction of green building rating system | ||
| PARD-13 | Capability to adopt change | ||
| PARD-14 | Creating awareness about green construction through Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes |
| Category | Sub-category | Code | Barrier/Driver/Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barriers | Environmental and Health-Related Barriers | EHRB-01 | Lack of demand/interest in sustainable practices |
| EHRB-02 | Complex design of green construction | ||
| EHRB-03 | Uncertainty of the performance of green construction according to the climate and regional-local context | ||
| EHRB-04 | Lack of environmental concern | ||
| EHRB-05 | Inability to manage the risks associated with green construction | ||
| EHRB-06 | Difficulty in waste management | ||
| EHRB-07 | Limited infrastructure for waste management | ||
| Industry and Economy-Related Barriers | IERB-01 | Lack of financial support from stakeholders | |
| IERB-02 | Lack of systematic planning for the application | ||
| IERB-03 | Lack of managerial enforcement | ||
| IERB-04 | Lack of stakeholder involvement/collaboration | ||
| IERB-05 | Lack of innovation and adaptability among stakeholders | ||
| IERB-06 | Looking at green construction as luxurious | ||
| IERB-07 | Higher initial/capital cost associated with sustainable options compared to traditional options | ||
| IERB-08 | Lack of availability/affordability of quality sustainable materials | ||
| IERB-09 | Limited availability of suppliers of sustainable resources | ||
| IERB-10 | Economic needs are of higher priority than environmental | ||
| IERB-11 | Additional time is required to ensure sustainability | ||
| IERB-12 | Lack of an executive plan for green construction with economic justification | ||
| IERB-13 | Long pay-back periods from sustainable practices/short-term profits | ||
| IERB-14 | Uncertain return on investment | ||
| IERB-15 | Cost overruns | ||
| IERB-16 | Lack of local, sustainable material alternative | ||
| IERB-17 | Economic turbulence | ||
| IERB-18 | Incompetence to secure green projects | ||
| IERB-19 | Green construction maintenance | ||
| IERB-20 | Diverse/fragmented market | ||
| IERB-21 | High cost of waste management | ||
| Policy and Awareness-Related Barriers | PARB-01 | Limited government involvement/enforcement that covers sustainable procurement | |
| PARB-02 | Lack of government financial incentives to stimulate the adoption of sustainable construction | ||
| PARB-03 | Inadequate/lack of legislation and policies | ||
| PARB-04 | Lack of promotion of sustainable construction practices | ||
| PARB-05 | Lack of efficient sustainability codes and standards | ||
| PARB-06 | Complexity of codes and strict regulations on green building and sustainable construction | ||
| PARB-07 | Lack of clear national goals towards green construction practices | ||
| PARB-08 | Lack of quantitative assessment tools for green performances | ||
| PARB-09 | Difficulty dealing with government agencies | ||
| PARB-10 | Effects of corruption in developing countries | ||
| PARB-11 | Lack of awareness about the benefits of sustainable construction | ||
| PARB-12 | Lack of knowledge/research on sustainable technologies | ||
| PARB-13 | Lack of training and education | ||
| PARB-14 | Lack of professional expertise/Workforce | ||
| PARB-15 | Resistance to change/status quo | ||
| PARB-16 | Complex operation between industries, academe, and organisations | ||
| PARB-17 | Lack of new technology adoption | ||
| PARB-18 | Absence of communication among the project team | ||
| PARB-19 | Lack of long-term and strategic goals for local urban development | ||
| PARB-20 | Conflicts of interest and lack of cooperation between related organisations | ||
| Drivers | Environmental and Health-Related Drivers | EHRD-01 | The need for greater energy and resource efficiency |
| EHRD-02 | Buildings that enhance occupants’ health and well-being/Improve quality of life | ||
| EHRD-03 | Reducing environmental impact | ||
| EHRD-04 | Effective waste management | ||
| EHRD-05 | Reduced carbon emissions and environmental pollution | ||
| EHRD-06 | Improving indoor environmental quality | ||
| EHRD-07 | Improving water efficiency | ||
| EHRD-08 | Availability of green construction experts | ||
| EHRD-09 | Increased resilience to climate change | ||
| EHRD-10 | Service quality | ||
| EHRD-11 | Effective Risk Management | ||
| EHRD-12 | Design of construction products for reuse, recycling, recovery of material, and parts | ||
| Industry and Economy-Related Drivers | IERD-01 | Stakeholders financial support | |
| IERD-02 | Reduced whole life-cycle cost | ||
| IERD-03 | Competitive edge over the market | ||
| IERD-04 | Enhancing company image and reputation | ||
| IERD-05 | Increased efficiency in construction processes and management practices | ||
| IERD-06 | Support for local/national economic growth | ||
| IERD-07 | Enhanced marketability of buildings | ||
| IERD-08 | Commercial viability | ||
| IERD-09 | Enhanced long-term economic goals | ||
| IERD-10 | High return on investment | ||
| IERD-11 | Increased monetary value of the building | ||
| IERD-12 | Professional expertise, competency, and capability | ||
| IERD-13 | Product innovation of green construction | ||
| IERD-14 | Effective cost control | ||
| IERD-15 | Mobilisation of sustainable building tools | ||
| IERD-16 | International/External Pressure | ||
| IERD-17 | Greater availability/affordability of green products | ||
| IERD-18 | Committed workforce | ||
| IERD-19 | Community participation | ||
| IERD-20 | Stakeholder engagement | ||
| IERD-21 | Employment | ||
| Policy and Awareness-Related Drivers | PARD-01 | Increased awareness and promotion of green building benefits | |
| PARD-02 | Preserving culture/heritage | ||
| PARD-03 | Increased green construction education and training | ||
| PARD-04 | Clear and comprehensive government policies and building regulations for green construction | ||
| PARD-05 | Advanced and innovative technology/design trends | ||
| PARD-06 | Urban planning | ||
| PARD-07 | Government financial incentives and support | ||
| PARD-08 | Setting a standard for future design and construction | ||
| PARD-09 | Commitment to corporate social responsibility by participating in environmental sustainability initiatives | ||
| PARD-10 | Clients are demanding environmentally friendly buildings | ||
| PARD-11 | Facilitating a culture of best practice sharing | ||
| PARD-12 | Introduction of green building rating system | ||
| PARD-13 | Capability to adopt change | ||
| PARD-14 | Creating awareness about green construction through Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes |
Source(s): Authors’ own work
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