The drivers for contractors’ green innovation: an industry perspective |
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| Authors: | GY Qi LY Shen SX Zeng Ochoa J Jorge |
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| Institution: | 1. Antai School of Management, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai 200052, China;2. Department of Building and Real Estate, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong;1. Collaborative Innovation Center of Resource-conserving & Environment-friendly Society and Ecological Civilization, School of Business, Central South University, Changsha, China;2. Hunan University of Commerce, Changsha, China;1. Hunan University of Commerce, Changsha, China;2. Collaborative Innovation Center of Resource-conserving & Environment-friendly Society and Ecological Civilization, School of Business, Central South University, Changsha, China;1. School of Economics and Management, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, China;2. Lingnan College, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China;3. Institute of Science and Technology, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, China;1. Department of Construction Management and Real Estate, School of Economics and Management, Tongji University, Siping Road 1239, Shanghai 200092, China;2. School of Natural and Built Environments, University of South Australia, City East Campus, North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia 5000, Australia |
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| Abstract: | In the construction industry, contractors have been facing the challenge to meet the emerging needs related to the reduction of environmental impacts during the construction process. Generally, the commitment of efforts and resources from contractors to meet these needs is motivated by the influence exerted from environmental regulations and stakeholder demands. However, managerial environmental concerns and size of firms also account as key factors affecting the adoption of green construction practices. Therefore, the aim of this research is to identify those factors influencing contractors to adopt green construction practices by using data gathered from a survey. From the results, it has been found that managerial concern is the most important driver for the adoption of green practices. Significant relationships have also been found between government regulations and business size with the adoption of green construction practices. However, there is no significant evidence on the relationship among the adoption of green construction practices with perceived stakeholders’ pressures. The findings from this study are significant in the understanding on the factors of green construction management. This knowledge may contribute to better decision-making towards implementing green construction practices. |
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