Factors for the adoption of green building specifications in China
International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation
ISSN: 2398-4708
Article publication date: 9 May 2018
Issue publication date: 25 June 2018
Abstract
Purpose
Green specifications are some of the most important strategies for energy saving and describe the best practice in the field of sustainable construction. They have great effects on resource saving and environmental protection. The demand of sustainable construction has spurred the emerging and development of green specifications. However, there are many factors that affect the adoption of green specifications in China. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to investigate the factors that affect the adoption of green specifications in China.
Design/methodology/approach
Based on the comprehensive literature review, a questionnaire survey has been conducted to with major stakeholders in construction area to identify issues concerning the adoption of green specifications in China. In total, 18 variables that affect the adoption of green specifications in were summarized. Then this study uses factor analysis and mean score method to analyze 18 variables which the authors get from the questionnaire.
Findings
Using the rank analysis and factor analysis, the variables have been ranked, analyzed and categorized into five independent factors. They are summarized as: green technology and techniques; awareness and attitude; policies and regulations; market; and economics. This study provides a variable reference for policy makers to put forward focused policies and incentives for green specifications implementation and industry practitioners to better understand of green specifications adoption in China.
Originality/value
This paper makes a contribution to the understanding of the factors that affect the adoption of the green specifications in China. The results can also contribute to better adoption of green specifications in other developing countries.
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Acknowledgements
The paper is supported by the National Thirteen-Five Year Research Program of China (2016YFC0701600) Technical standard system and key technology of construction industrialization. The authors are grateful for the research group who have given suggestions and made efforts on the subject.
Citation
Wang, W., Zhang, S. and Pasquire, C. (2018), "Factors for the adoption of green building specifications in China", International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, Vol. 36 No. 3, pp. 254-267. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-06-2017-0027
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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