Barriers to achieving sustainable construction project procurement in the private sector

Ershadi, Mahmoud; Jefferies, Marcus; Davis, Peter; Mojtahedi, Mohammad

doi:10.1016/j.clet.2021.100125

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“…According to the experts, the absence of direct involvement from stakeholders and decision-makers impedes the implementation of SS in projects. Although internal stakeholders bear the primary responsibility to incorporate SS into projects, the perspectives from the various teams and individuals should be considered and aligned with the commitment and participation from all the stakeholders (Ershadi et al, 2021). The second widest gap attributes (33%) were HS1, HS2 and E4.…”

Section: Design Phasementioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, many projects have failed to integrate sustainability into their procurement processes due to a lack of alignment between sustainability targets and procurement decisions, strategies, and actions (Ershadi et al, 2021). As a result, all arrangements made during the early phases should be consistent and aligned with the project's objectives to ensure satisfying outcomes.…”

Section: Construction Phasementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Thus, encouraging stakeholders to engage in SS can be a potential solution (Bal, 2014). In this regard, incorporating SS performance and incentives in contractual agreements with contractors would be a solution to motivate contractors and suppliers to practice SS in project activities (Ershadi et al, 2021).…”

Section: Operation Phasementioning

confidence: 99%

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Perspective and Practices of Social Sustainability across Construction Project Lifecycle

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Ibrahim³

2022

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Previous research has suggested incorporating social sustainability into the construction project lifecycle. However, the understanding and means of incorporating social sustainability practices throughout the project lifecycle remain unclear. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to fill a knowledge gap by investigating the “real experiences” and “perspectives” of industry practitioners on social sustainability practices throughout the construction project lifecycle. The study began with a literature review to identify social sustainability attributes, which were then confirmed through structured interviews with 15 practitioners, and the data were then analysed thematically. The practitioners unanimously agreed that the social sustainability attributes could be divided into nine (9) main attributes along with the 20 sub-attributes, namely: 1) safety and health; 2) impact assessment; 3) employment; 4) stakeholder involvement; 5) satisfaction; 6) quality education; 7) social procurement; 8) protection design/belonging; and 9) human right. The practitioners have positioned the nine main social sustainability attributes into the different phases of the construction project lifecycle, based on actual practices in their projects and their professional opinion on the subject matter. Stakeholder Involvement shows the largest gap for improvement (31.7%), followed by the attributes of Worker Health and Safety (23.3%), Protection of Cultural Heritage (21.7%), and Social Procurement (21.7%). Findings from this study would benefit the industry stakeholders in incorporating social sustainability at different phases of the construction project lifecycle. The framework gives a comprehensive understanding of social sustainability that can be utilized to enhance construction project planning and sustainable development. The novelty also lies in the consolidation of social sustainability attributes for practitioners in construction that could act as a reference for any future developments related to social sustainability in construction.

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Section: Design Phasementioning

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Section: Construction Phasementioning

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“…According to Ershadi et al, [2] Sustainable procurement management (SPM) is recognised as an approach for the integration of sustainability into the project procurement based on the social, ecological, as well as economic outcomes related to the procurement decisions. Ayarkwa et al [1] believe that inadequate training and education, as well as reduced awareness related to the green technologies, and increased initial costs associated with green construction practices and materials are observed to be the fundamental challenges in the implementation of sustainable building processes by the project management teams.…”

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“…Ayarkwa et al [1] believe that inadequate training and education, as well as reduced awareness related to the green technologies, and increased initial costs associated with green construction practices and materials are observed to be the fundamental challenges in the implementation of sustainable building processes by the project management teams. Ershadi et al [2] elaborated on the existence of two categories of intraorganizational and extra-organizational barriers in the construction industries; the intra-organisational barriers that have an association with the mechanisms, resources, as well as capacities within an organisation while extraorganizational barriers are associated with the broader environment that allows an organization to interact with the stakeholders in an integrated supply chain.…”

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Analytical Study on the Rational Challenges Project Engineering Managers Encounter Prior to Achieving Sustainability in the UK Construction Industries

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Atoofi

Lewis

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Aim: The essential purpose of the current research was to identify the challenges faced by project engineering managers in the UK construction industry while seeking to achieve sustainability. Study Design: The current study was built upon six important subjects in order to accomplish this goal. In the current study, the researcher opted to do both qualitative and quantitative analysis. The quantitative analysis comprised frequency analysis, correlation analysis, and regression analysis and was based on data collected through questionnaires. Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out in Bristol United Kingdom for an investigative period of six (6) Months including the research question distribution and collection time as well as the interview and interaction sections with the Construction Project Engineering Managers. Methodology: In light of the nature of the current research, the researcher selected the mixed research design. Mixed research design is the method used in collecting and analyzing data by using both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. Results: The results of the present study showed that effective health and safety management systems are necessary for sustainable construction. However, the UK construction industry lacks these systems. The study also identified lack of education and training as a hindrance. The proper understanding of the project and its processes can only be attained through training and education, and managers have to deal with the problem of being unable to successfully complete sustainable building owing to lack of such resources. However, with the right on-the-job training and efficient monthly meetings that include training and education sessions, this can be improved. Conclusion: The study resolved that policies should be put in place to guarantee that advancement in the building sector follows economic integration. It has been revealed from the findings that construction is heavily dependent on conventional methods in most rising economies, including the UK, which makes the adoption of novel techniques more challenging and stressful. An important barrier to attaining sustainable construction is clients' and other stakeholders' lack of support for innovative construction techniques. The findings further revealed that the implementation of eco-friendly building practices by the construction sector has the tendency to reduce an asset's overall environmental impact and promote sustainable economic growth.

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An increasingly visible trend among enterprises is the belief that one of the most effective ways of achieving growth is through the transition from the current ‘linear’ business model to a circular economy. This approach enables enterprises to create a pro‐environmental image and, at the same time, obtain a number of benefits. The purpose of this article is to demonstrate the dependencies involved in meeting the requirements of a circular economy through the implementation of individual activities in the 9R framework in the context of the tools used and the benefits obtained. The research shows that such organisations can obtain a wide range of economic, operational, and social benefits, as leaders in forging a pro‐environmental approach. However, they must use already available tools on a larger scale and implement and propagate actions that fit into the 9R strategies framework.

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Barriers to achieving sustainable construction project procurement in the private sector

Cited by 21 publications

References 64 publications

Perspective and Practices of Social Sustainability across Construction Project Lifecycle

Perspective and Practices of Social Sustainability across Construction Project Lifecycle

Analytical Study on the Rational Challenges Project Engineering Managers Encounter Prior to Achieving Sustainability in the UK Construction Industries

The circular economy and its benefits for pro‐environmental companies

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