Identifying the critical factors for green construction - An empirical study in China

Construction activities have significant impacts on the community and environment. As a result, green construction has been promoted to mitigate these issues. A questionnaire survey was conducted with major stakeholders of the construction industry in Shanghai to investigate issues associated with the adoption of green construction. The results showed that additional cost, incremental time and limited availability of green suppliers and information are critical barriers. Discussions were made to breakdown these barriers to foster green construction practice. This study provides a useful reference to both policy makers and industry practitioners to implement green construction. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.