Quantifying the industry-wide symbiotic potential: LCA of construction and energy waste management in the Czech Republic

Investigating Barriers to the Adoption of Energy Management Practices for Sustainable Construction Projects: SEM and ANN Approaches

“…These financial hurdles underscore the challenges associated with funding sustainable initiatives and emphasize the need for innovative financial models and governmental support. Similarly, policy and regulatory challenges, such as limited government incentives (Bar4: 0.963), dynamic energy management rules influenced by political shifts (Bar5: 0.81), and the absence of EMP-specific codes and regulations (Bar6: 0.97), contribute to an environment of uncertainty surrounding sustainable initiatives [38,43,50,51,55]. The high outer loadings indicate the significant impact of these challenges, highlighting the importance of advocating for consistent regulatory support and the development of dedicated codes for EMPs.…”

“…These include the absence of government and financial institution support, the general public's ignorance of sustainable building methods, the dearth of stakeholder conferences and training sessions, and the top leadership's indifference. Moreover, several barriers prevent the adoption of innovative and energy-saving solutions [50]. These include the knowledge gaps between clients and contractors, a lack of funding, and a lack of professional competency.…”