Investigating the impact of barriers hindering the adoption & implementation of sustainable construction and its subsequent effect on economic viability in pakistan
Loading...
Date
2025
Authors
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
UMT Lahore
Abstract
The adoption and implementation of sustainable construction is crucial for preventing
environmental degradation and promoting long-term economic growth. However, in Pakistan, the
construction industry faces significant barriers that hinder this transition. This study investigates
the impact of economic, technological, and regulatory barriers on the adoption & implementation
of sustainable construction and explores their subsequent effects on economic viability. A
quantitative research design was employed, collecting data from industry professionals using
questionnaires through online survey. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics,
correlation analysis, simple and hierarchical regression to quantify the strength and direction of
relationships between variables.
The findings reveal that among all barriers regulatory and institutional barriers have the most
significant negative impact on sustainable construction adoption, followed by technological and
economic barriers. Regression results indicate that as companies overcome these barriers, the
adoption of sustainable practices increases, leading to enhanced financial feasibility over time.
This research provides useful insights for policy makers and industry professionals. Improving
regulations, providing financial support, and making technology more accessible can help remove
these barriers. The study also confirms that sustainable construction is not just good for the
environment, it can also be profitable when supported with the right policies and resources.