From awareness to action: a study of the effectiveness of environmental economic practices for sustainable construction in Nigeria
Smart and Sustainable Built Environment
ISSN: 2046-6099
Article publication date: 31 August 2023
Issue publication date: 4 September 2024
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this article is to assess the extent to which environmental economic practices are recognized and implemented in developing countries, with a specific emphasis on the Nigerian construction sector.
Design/methodology/approach
To examine the extent of awareness and usage, a quantitative research approach was adopted with close-ended questionnaires disseminated to construction professionals in Nigeria. The collected data were subjected to analysis using various statistical techniques such as percentages, frequencies and mean scores. Furthermore, to investigate any significant differences in the respondents' opinions, the Kruskal–Wallis H-test was applied.
Findings
The study's findings indicate that the level of awareness and implementation of environmental economic practices among construction professionals in Nigeria is limited. Based on the findings of this study, a roadmap of recommendations has been proposed to promote the adoption of environmental economic practices in the Nigerian construction industry. The implementation of these recommendations can help reduce the negative impact of construction activities on the environment and public health and contribute to the development of sustainable cities, communities and societies.
Practical implications
The outcomes from this study can inform policy and decision-making by providing insights into the level of knowledge and awareness of environmental economic practices among construction professionals in Nigeria.
Originality/value
The findings from this study provide a baseline for assessing the level of knowledge and awareness of sustainable practices among construction professionals in Nigeria, which can inform future studies on the effectiveness of training and awareness programs.
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Acknowledgements
Since acceptance of this article, the following author(s) have updated their affiliation(s): Ayodeji E. Oke is at the CIDB Centre of Excellence, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa and School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia.
Citation
Oke, A.E., Aliu, J., Mwanaumo, E.M., Odia, O.A., Kahanji, C. and Tengan, C. (2024), "From awareness to action: a study of the effectiveness of environmental economic practices for sustainable construction in Nigeria", Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, Vol. 13 No. 5, pp. 1194-1212. https://doi.org/10.1108/SASBE-03-2023-0071
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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