Sustainable Practices in Building Construction Projects
Tamang, Rabin (2025)
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2025060420385
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2025060420385
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This study explores the key role of sustainable practices in building construction projects, specifically, how the challenges and opportunities are presented in developing regions. The construction sector, which plays a highly crucial role when it comes to economic development, is known to be very destructive to the environment, which calls for more sustainable practices. The research objectives are to understand the main drivers and obstacles, along with the strategies of integration of sustainability in building construction.
The study is based on a detailed theoretical framework to scrutinize sustainability from an environmental, economic, and social perspective. It discusses the main concepts, including energy efficiency, water conservation, waste management, and the local, renewable materials usage. Qualitative research methodology was utilized for the analysis, such as a single-case study and theme analysis of interviews conducted with experienced construction engineers to have a practical understanding of the current practices and stakeholder involvement.
The findings show that though various sustainable methods, such as solar power, rainwater harvesting, and material recycling, are gradually gaining recognition, their application is affected by initial high costs, lack of awareness, and low technical capabilities. The research comes to a stand that improved policy backing, training, and early-stage planning are essential for promoting sustainability in construction. Through engineers, who are the sustainability champions, practical directions to change construction practices towards environmentally conscious directions are provided.
The study is based on a detailed theoretical framework to scrutinize sustainability from an environmental, economic, and social perspective. It discusses the main concepts, including energy efficiency, water conservation, waste management, and the local, renewable materials usage. Qualitative research methodology was utilized for the analysis, such as a single-case study and theme analysis of interviews conducted with experienced construction engineers to have a practical understanding of the current practices and stakeholder involvement.
The findings show that though various sustainable methods, such as solar power, rainwater harvesting, and material recycling, are gradually gaining recognition, their application is affected by initial high costs, lack of awareness, and low technical capabilities. The research comes to a stand that improved policy backing, training, and early-stage planning are essential for promoting sustainability in construction. Through engineers, who are the sustainability champions, practical directions to change construction practices towards environmentally conscious directions are provided.