Will contractors pursue unsustainable practices following environmental recovery? A highway case in China

Shang, Ting; Hu, Xin; Ye, Kunhui; Tam, Vivian W.Y.

doi:10.1108/ecam-07-2021-0581

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“…(2009), Serpell et al. (2013), Shokri-Ghasabeh and Chileshe (2014), Shang et al. (2021) and Fitrian and Ajayi (2022).…”

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“…measuring the constructs of the conceptual model. Resources, managerial, and regulatory barriers to the implementation of sustainability practices in HRC projects were measured with a 21-item scale adapted from various sources, namelyPitt et al (2009),Serpell et al (2013), Shokri-Ghasabeh and Chileshe (2014),Shang et al (2021), and Fitrian andAjayi (2022). The level of implementation of sustainability practices (i.e., sustainable construction materials, sustainable construction design, modern construction methods, environmental provision and reporting) was measured with a 24-item scale adapted from multiple sources such asTan et al (20211),Armstrong and Davis (2013),Huang et al, (2013),Hearn and Shakya (2018),McGuire and Morrall (2020), andAranda et al (2021).…”

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“…(2009),Serpell et al (2013), Shokri-Ghasabeh and Chileshe (2014),Shang et al (2021) andFitrian and Ajayi (2022). The level of implementation of sustainability practices (i.e.…”

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Moving toward sustainability and circularity in hill road construction: a study of barriers, practices and performance

Khural

Shashi

Ertz

et al. 2022

ECAM

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PurposeThis study explores the relationships among sustainability implementation barriers (resource, managerial and regulatory barriers), sustainability practices (sustainable construction materials, sustainable construction design, modern construction methods and environmental provisions and reporting) and sustainability performance (environmental, economic and social) in hill road construction (HRC).Design/methodology/approachPrimary data were collected from the 313 HRC practitioners with the help of a questionnaire, and research hypotheses were tested employing structural equation modeling.FindingsThe findings reveal a mixed effect of sustainability implementation barriers. Resource (managerial) barriers are negatively related to all practices except environmental provisions and reporting (sustainable construction materials), while regulatory barriers only negatively impact modern construction methods. On the other hand, all sustainability practices positively impact environmental performance, whereas economic (social) performance is positively influenced by all practices, except environmental provisions and reporting (modern construction methods), and positively affects economic performance.Originality/valueIn order to transform HRC toward sustainability, the barriers to sustainability implementation, sustainability practices and performance need to be understood by practitioners; however, the relationships have not previously been empirically assessed in extant literature. Besides, past research appears to be predominantly focused on the environmental aspect, thereby neglecting economic and social aspects. This study is a modest attempt to bridge these research gaps.

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“…(2009), Serpell et al. (2013), Shokri-Ghasabeh and Chileshe (2014), Shang et al. (2021) and Fitrian and Ajayi (2022).…”

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Moving toward sustainability and circularity in hill road construction: a study of barriers, practices and performance

Khural

Shashi

Ertz

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ECAM

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“…These repercussions encompass water and soil erosion, the destruction of vegetation, and the disruption of terrains [27]. The construction of railways can also have adverse effects on vegetation, permafrost layers, and land stability [28], leading to water and soil erosion, the desertification of land, and the degradation of grasslands [29]. In contrast, the construction of transportation infrastructure can also yield favorable environmental outcomes.…”

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Study on the Railway Effect of the Coordinated Development of the Economy and Environment in the Chengdu–Chongqing Economic Circle

Shen,

Ren,

Feng

2024

Sustainability

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Transportation infrastructure plays a crucial role in economic development and significantly influences climate change, providing direct and indirect benefits towards the attainment of Goals 8 and 13 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This study investigates the impact of railway infrastructure on the level of economic and environmental coordination development in the Chengdu–Chongqing economic circle, using panel data from 16 cities spanning from 2010 to 2020. The analysis employs a coupled coordination degree model and a panel fixed effects model. The findings reveal a gradual increase in the level of economic and environmental coordination development in each city during the study period. Notably, Chongqing and Chengdu exhibit significantly higher levels compared to other cities. Railway infrastructure construction can significantly promote the coordinated development of the urban economy and environment. In areas with a high level of coordinated development of the economy and environment, the promoting effect is relatively small, while in areas with a low level of coordinated development of the economy and environment, the promoting effect is relatively large. Over the long term, railways continue to significantly promote the coordinated development of the urban economy and environment. The construction of railways can stimulate the development of the urban private economy and marketization, thereby facilitating the coordinated development of the urban economy and environment.

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“…This portrays the devastating impacts of construction activities on construction sites. Furthermore, Shang et al (2021) found loopholes in environmental recovery plans that enable contractors to embrace unsustainable construction practices without being noticed. Considering the issue of materials waste and misuse of natural resources, Harit and Kumar (2021) assessed the sustainability aspect of the expanded polystyrene (EPS) core panel system in terms of cost, energy consumption, carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions and comfort.…”

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Sustainable construction in the Nigerian construction industry: unsustainable practices, barriers and strategies

Omopariola

Olanrewaju

Albert

et al. 2022

JEDT

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Purpose Sustainable construction practices are strongly correlated with a profitable and competitive construction industry, improved client satisfaction and efficient use of resources. However, due consideration is not being given to sustainable construction practices in Nigeria. Therefore, this study aims to identify the unsustainable construction practices on construction sites, the barriers to sustainable construction and possible strategies to improve sustainable construction in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire survey of 50 construction sites was conducted with construction professionals on the sites as the specific target, out of which only 43 construction sites have at least a construction professional present at the site. Forty-three filled questionnaires from the respondents were used for descriptive (mean score, standard deviation and charts) and inferential analysis (t-test and Kruskal–Wallis) in this study. Findings The study shows that a large percentage (75%) of construction professionals in Nigeria are aware of sustainable construction. The descriptive and inferential analysis showed a disparity in the ranking of the 12 unsustainable practices, 14 barriers and 11 strategies among the respondents. Five unsustainable practices (“negative externalities”, “excess energy”, “unsustainable technologies”, “non-management of health and safety of workers” and “material waste”), six barriers to sustainable construction (“absence of historical data and exemplary projects on which construction professionals can build and learn from”, “lack of professional to handle the task”, “poverty and low urban investment”, “lack of urban and construction policy”, “lack of awareness” and “lack of technical know-how”) and three strategies to improve sustainable construction practices in Nigeria (“cooperation, partnership and participation”, “protection of biodiversity and conservation of natural resources” and “sustainability assessment system”) were found to be significant. Practical implications The study offers significant insights into the construction industry unsustainable practices, barriers to sustainable construction, as well as strategies for improving sustainable construction practices. These insights can be applied to other developing countries with an emphasis on geographical differences. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is one of the recent studies in Nigeria that explored the context of sustainable construction in the construction industry by providing insights into the unsustainable construction practices, barriers and strategies to improve sustainable construction in Nigeria.

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Will contractors pursue unsustainable practices following environmental recovery? A highway case in China

Cited by 6 publications

References 91 publications

Moving toward sustainability and circularity in hill road construction: a study of barriers, practices and performance

Moving toward sustainability and circularity in hill road construction: a study of barriers, practices and performance

Study on the Railway Effect of the Coordinated Development of the Economy and Environment in the Chengdu–Chongqing Economic Circle

Sustainable construction in the Nigerian construction industry: unsustainable practices, barriers and strategies

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