Sustainable Green Construction Management in UK

This dissertation focuses on the challenges and obstacles faced in managing sustainable green construction in the UK. It explores the need for sustainable construction, steps required for development, and analyzes the challenges faced in its management. Strategies to overcome these challenges are also discussed. The study highlights the importance of sustainable construction and its impact on the environment.

DISSERTATION
(Sustainable green construction management in
UK)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................1
Background of the study..............................................................................................................1
Research aim and objectives........................................................................................................4
Research Hypothesis....................................................................................................................4
Rationale of the study..................................................................................................................4
Significance of the study.............................................................................................................5
CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW.........................................................................................6
Theme 1: Introduction to sustainable green Construction Industry in UK..................................6
Theme 2: Sustainable Construction Implementation.................................................................10
Theme 3: Poor Performance of Construction Industry..............................................................14
CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY...........................................................................18
Research type.............................................................................................................................18
Research philosophy..................................................................................................................19
Research approach.....................................................................................................................20
Research design.........................................................................................................................20
Research strategy.......................................................................................................................22
Data collection techniques.........................................................................................................22
Data population/ Sampling........................................................................................................23
Data analysis..............................................................................................................................24
Ethical consideration.................................................................................................................25
Research Limitations.................................................................................................................26
CHAPTER 4: DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS............................................................27
Survey findings..........................................................................................................................27
Interview results.........................................................................................................................42
CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION.....................................................46
Conclusion.................................................................................................................................46
Recommendation.......................................................................................................................48
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................50
APPENDIX....................................................................................................................................52
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Questionnaire.............................................................................................................................52
Interview checklist.....................................................................................................................53
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
Title: Sustainable Green construction management in UK
Background of the study
The main concept behind sustainable green construction is development of
environmentally friendly buildings in UK. The reason of promoting green construction to
promote minima usage of resources in the conventional building construction. With this the
concept of green construction have a constant belief of minimal waste production from
conventional buildings. A sustainable or green building is a resultant of effective measured
focused on increasing efficiency of the resources used in construction of building including
energy, materials and water along with minimizing the impacts on human health and
environment through waste produced by buildings. The achievement of green sustainable
construction includes designing, better siting, construction methods and use of technologies. The
green building is a practice of creating structures and use of different processes which are
environmental responsible and recourse efficient throughout the life cycle of building from
construction, design's siting, maintenance, management, deconstruction and renovation. There
are different components in the green sustainable construction and most importance are water,
energy and material and health to make green building more sustainable. The main motive
behind promotion of green sustainable construction is restoration and enhancement of natural
environment for providing the occupants an experience of healthy living.
The process of greenhouse construction is recognized as an integrative approach
including assemble of people in order to generate new ideas of sustainability and sharing them in
order to implement them in the construction process of building to save money and encourage
healthy living and protection of environment. Under the concept of green construction, the whole
cost of building is considered while conventional building project includes initial cost of design
and construction cost.
Green house construction management is the concept is related with building the
environmentally friendly structures and buildings along with combination of other components
including sustainable constriction practices, use of sustainable building materials into
construction and reduction of the wastage and impact on the environment. The objective under
green construction management do not end with completion of the green infrastructure it also
includes the risk associated which requires continues monitoring in order to serve the exact
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purpose with which they being constructed and being erected. The leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED) is a rating system given on the design, operation, construction
and maintenance of green buildings. At the current times the World Bank Building council is
conducting research over finding out the effects of green building on the health and productivity
of the users of green buildings. Under the management of green building the buildings are given
a statue of silver, gold and platinum indicating the level of energy conservation and the
contribution of green building in protection of the environment.
Conventional building projects relies on extensive use of natural resources and utilizes a
huge amount of energy. The conventional buildings usually account for 39% of the overall use of
energy and utilises around 68% of overall electricity produced in US. It was also presented in
green building data that conventional buildings usually lead to 38% of overall emission of carbon
dioxide which is considered as a major source of greenhouse gas. Thus, based on this it can be
analysed that conventional buildings are not safe for the environment as well as, human health. It
is engaged in excessive consumption of energy and resources which hampers the balance in
nature. Thus, there is a need to develop sustainable green construction project in order to
minimise the use of energy and resources and reduce the emission of carbon dioxide in
environment. Proper management of sustainable green construction will also support to conserve
and protect the environment and maintain a safe and healthy environment.
With the lack of proper knowledge abs development of the green buildings the issues
arise over how to effectively manage the green building and reduce the carbon emission or
wastage from such buildings. With lack of knowledge and difficulty in identification of proper
measures to green effects in the buildings the management becomes more difficult in order to
manage the building after their construction. The challenges faced in management of sustainable
green construction also includes the limited information over the products which are used in
development for sustainable construction. The overall concept of sustainability green
construction is over erecting such building which are environmentally friendly and its
management is related with managing the activities in such a way that the non-environmentally
friendly activities and its effect re minimal. The challenges faced in this process are being
investigated in the present research study.
The present research project is made over the sustainable green construction in UK and
the challenges and obstacle faced in management of the green construction. In this regard a
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research proposes have been made which includes research aim, objective, questions and
hypothesis which is duly approved by the tutor. The present research study includes detailed
investigation over the issues and challenges faced in management of sustainable green
construction. The project is present in 5 different chapters which start with introduction including
the background of the study, aim, objective, questions and hypothesis along with presenting
rationale and significance of the dissertation. The next is literature review where views and
opinion of different authors, writers and researcher are presented over the research topic of
sustainable green construction in UK and challenges and obstacles faces in its management. The
literature review is presented over the themes created from the objective of the research. After
this the research methodology is explained which clearly define the methods of conducting and
carrying out the research. The research methodology has explained the manner of data collection,
analysis and with explaining the flow of research project form one to another stage. After this
data analysis have been presented in the research study which includes the data collected is being
analysed to reach the outcome over the research topic of sustainable green construction and
challenges faced in its management in UK. The last part of the research project is conclusion
and recommendation where the researcher have presented the findings and learning form
research project and have presented. Recommendation in form of strategies for overcoming the
management challenges faced by sustainable green construction are presented at the end of
dissertation and the study is completed by putting the relevant references and source material
which are being refereed for collection of data and as guideline for completion of the research
study.
Challenges faced by the green construction company in relation with retaining of
sustainable aspects includes factors such as Managing project cost, unskilled labour force and
employees, inappropriate designing & its related documents etc. It is very much important for
business organisation to undertake sustainable business procedure and process so that it can help
in reducing negative impact of business if any. Also, by using the concept of reuse, recycle of
company owns products and services, every company can make sustainable development and
growth as well. Furthermore, by having adequate knowledge and information about different
techniques and methods related to business procedures can help company in minimizing its
business expenses thereby increasing overall profit margin.
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Research aim and objectives
Aim:
The main aim of the project is to identify the challenges and obstacles faced in managing
sustainable green construction in UK.
Objectives:
 To identify the need for sustainable green construction management in UK
 To determine the steps required to develop sustainable green construction
 To analyse the challenges and obstacles that develop in sustainable green construction
management
 To develop strategies to overcome the challenges of sustainable green construction
management
Research questions
1. How to identify the need for sustainable green construction management in UK?
2. What are the steps required to develop sustainable green construction?
3. What are the challenges and obstacles face in developing the sustainable green
construction management?
Research Hypothesis
Sustainable green construction management are often associated with challenges such that
unskilled labour force and employees, inappropriate designing & its related documents.
Rationale of the study
The research rationale for the present dissertation includes the objective of conducting the
research on the specific topic and why it is importance. Apart from this the rationale also present
the motive of selection of particular area over which the research is being carried out. The
present dissertation is prepared over the challenges and obstacle faced for the management of
sustainable green construction. The objective of conducting research over this topic is that there
is research present overt the benefits and concept of the sustainable green construction and green
building in UK. But only fewer studies have undertaken the research in direction of investigating
the challenges faced by the green construction. The concept of green building is only a decade
older in UK which is not much explored and researched upon in context of challenges and issues
faced in managing green buildings and its constructions. This lead the researcher to select the
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particular topic to investigate the challenges and issues faced in the UK region as the concept is
only decade older and this not much investigated by any researcher.
Significance of the study
The research significance describes the contribution made by the study with depicting its
importance for the society as a whole and contribution to individual and the future researcher and
academic learners. The significance of this research study over management of sustainable green
construction and obstacle and challenges faced there in, will make a huge contribution to the UK
society in understanding the concept of green construction and how its management is facing
problem in keeping its objective intact in meeting the environmental protection requirement.
The research will also prove assistance to the future researcher in conducting further research or
taking help from this research in conducting their research as well. The present searches study
will also assist the individual students who are academic learners to use this study as a base and
start their researches over similar topic in the future.
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CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW
Literature review under a research study a detailed survey of books, scholarly article and
journals along with other relevant resources is done over a specific issues or area of research or a
theory. The survey done as literature review provides a summery, description and critical
evaluation of these works regarding research problems which is under investigation. Under the
literature review opinion and view point of different authors, writers are presented which are
relevant to the research topic. For the present report many books, journals and scholarly articles
were referred in order to select the best material over the sustainability green construction and
challenges faced for its management. The literature review for the present research study is
written with taking opinion and perception of different authors and writers from their books,
journal and article in critical manner.
Theme 1: Introduction to sustainable green Construction Industry in UK
As per the view of, Gibbs and O’Neill (2015) the building industry is a vital element of
any economy and it has a significant impact on the environment as well. As seen by the virtue of
the size the construction industry is the largest user of material resources, water and energy and it
also contributes a lot in increasing the pollution in a nation. With the increasing negative impact
of this industry the response is coming from taking effective measure to mitigate the growing
consequences of organisations and commitments are made for better environmental
performances with setting targets and forming appropriate strategies and taking actions which
reflected the need to make buildings and its activities more sustainable. The sustainable green
construction has shown a high potential in making a significant contribution in the sustainable
development and protection of the environment and improving quality of life.
On the other hand, Zhang, Wang, Hu and Wang (2017) stated that the concept
ofsustainable green construction for the construction is at the early stage of making paradigm
shift and for accelerating green building in UK the professional under the green industry are
required to have the latest data to make informed decision. With a survey conducted over 69
nations it is identified that a new green building scope is expanding with providing a scope on
major influence on the construction industry in both developed and developing countries. UK is
also non-untouched with this concept and in order to attain sustainability for resources and
environment one of the major steps required to be taken is constructing the green building and
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reducing the wastage from the buildings including carbon emission. This also includes reduction
in the uses of resources, energy and waters for attending green building concept and making a
healthier environment to live. Focus has been made on adopting of better and more effective
means of development as well as growth thereby ensuring sustainability aspect. Furthermore,
sustainable development is considered as one of the most important factors which needs to
emphasise for overall economic development of UK.
It is stated by Dadhich and et.al., (2015) that sustainable construction term is generally
used to describe the application of sustainable development to the construction industry. The
industry can be defined as a combination of all those who produce, plan, develop, design, build,
alters and maintain the built environment. This also includes material manufactures and suppliers
and also clients, end users to the buildings. This means that under the sustainable green
construction the work does not stop with construction of the building rather it depends on the end
user as well that how they response to this concept and takes measures to reduce the wastage and
control carbon emission form building to protect the environment and taking a step further in the
chain of sustainable green construction. The construction industry of is going under changes
from past two decades where it is adapting the development of infrastructure through sustainable
green construction.
It is critiqued by Kibert (2016) that in UK for ensuring the development of sustainable
green construction, UK Green Building council (UKGBC) is formed in 2007, which have main
aim of radically transforming the way in which built environment in UK is designed, planned,
constructed, operated and maintained. The council is established with to answer the concerns
related with impact on environment through building and infrastructure and in particular the
usage of energy, water, materials resources and the green houses gas emission and the health of
the occupant and users of buildings. As per the formation of UKGBC, it depicts about the
progress was made by the UK in the context of the whole construction industry sector. Also, it
helps in defining the whole journey of transforming the whole business operations of a
construction to sustainable green construction industry with the main motive of erecting
infrastructures and buildings within the geographical limits of the UK itself.
However, Darko and Chan (2016) presented an opinion that sustainability and green
concept are often used interchangeably, which includes maintenance of resources specifically
renewable resources, maintaining technologies, economic development and enhancement of
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well-being of human life along with fostering and enhancing comfort and fulfilling lifestyle for
human inhabitants. The construction industry is said to be the one which uses most of the
resources. Introduction of green or sustainability in this industry mainly focus on use of water
and energy more efficiently, enhancement and protection of the health and wellbeing of the
occupants and reducing negative impact in form of waste, pollution and sewage. The
Construction Industry plays an important role in the development of economy of every country.
All the operations undertaken by the construction industry mainly emphasises on making
significant difference in between current as well as future development.
According to Abuzeinab and et.al., (2018) stated that the green construction is usually
adapted by the public to make the environment positive and stress free from various pollution
which is harming the health and life of the people in daily routine. By viewing the extinguishing
condition of the environment mainly people are implementing this concept of designing their
building through green construction in context of bringing more positive impact to their life. By
this procedure it bringing such concept they are getting more fresh air and also save wastages
which they are facing more nowadays (Ilhan and Yaman, 2016). Thus, to manage the sustainable
green construction for longer time period thus is mainly used by examining the negative impact
of wastages which are to be thrown in water or changes in climate condition whir resultant in
bring more challenges to the UK to overcome from such issue. In such cases green construction
is imposed which bring more positive impact to people and also their health life is to be
improved in productive way.
Chew, Conejos and Asmone (2017) argued that green building concept is mainly not
known by many people and also not implemented in right way. Thus, there is a deep study to
implement such matter to get more productive results. In such cases to manage the green
building concept in normal life, people had to spend more of their time in designing and learning
their concept in right way and also use to reduce the wastages in daily life. As the concept green
building not results in imposing more trees and getting fresh air but also it requires more renewal
items which is to be enhances in building to change the environment and reduce pollution and
decorative items in their building to make it look different (Wong, San Chan and Wadu, 2016).
From the above suggestion which is stipulated regarding the usefulness of green construction
building requires to be more knowledge and techniques to bring this concept and also to manages
it is better way. If they are not managing and constructed in right way, it results in getting more
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expensive regarding clearing such products and also it charges more cost if they are not
examined and implemented properly.
GhaffarianHoseini and et.al, (2017) suggested that by choosing this concept of managing
the building through green it also saves cost as usually if any person designed their own building
it results in bringing more changes to various decorative items which they used to decorate at
their house. Market is boom for decorative items and also bring various unique products which
attract the public interest. But the major reason by adapting the green construction is resulting in
saving water and resources which they are utilising in making green construction sustainable for
longer time period (Lu and et.al., 2017). The main reason which also came across by adapting
this concept so that government also not impose to bound any specific rules and regulation by
implementing this concept. It also acquires proper and unique design are available and reuse
such products to decorate their home and improve their quality of life through this concept.
Letcher and Vallero (2019) in controversy of stated above as the concept regarding the
green construction are easily but the major impact arises by the green architect which design
such product according to their own needs and demand. If they are to be managed according to
the person needs that it results in more expensive as it requires lot of cost to maintain such green
building and also lot of skilled person are needed to design such structure. The main reason for
bringing such concept is that it provides awareness among the people regarding the usefulness of
their procedure it results in lacking such strategy to bring more awareness strategy among
people. It also examines the usefulness of choosing their method to changes their housing
designing and also save wastages to bring more productive results in their unique home decor
system.
Herazo and Lizarralde (2016) identifies their opinion in relation to determining the
importance of using the green construction building for sustainable growth and also provide
opportunities to the communities to implements such changes in better way. Thus, it results in
bringing more awareness to the people by having the positive impact on natural environment and
also save cost and resource which is to be spend in designing such concept. As this is mainly
imposed for green building which bring more quality life and changes the condition of
environment for future development. This concept is mainly based on 3 aspects such as reduce,
recycle and reuse the available wastages to get more productivity results and the benefits by
implementing such method in right way (Schmidt and Osebold, 2017). Thus, sustainable design
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mainly related to using the products and resources which are organics and more hygienic and
results in improving the health condition of the people by reducing through air pollution or any
other smell which is used in decorative items to design house in more innovative way. The
importance of using this method is that it can be maintained and replaced easily and also these
things requires lees man power to conduct such procedure in effective way.
Theme 2: Sustainable Construction Implementation
As per Bringezu and Bleischwitz (2017) stated that the process is requires from the
journey of structuring the green construction building to the application which results in bringing
more sustainability to building by choosing such methods. As this concept is not that easily
which is to be adapted at same scale as various research and techniques are to be made which it
lasts longer. There are various factors which are required to bringing new innovation in such
concept. By choosing this concept it results in bringing awareness to people by implementing
such methods in their own building as by using this concept it results in making the environment
neat and clean. The public can recycle and reuse the wastes in more productive way (Hasan and
et.al., 2018). The important things which is requires in green building concept is that there is
close inspection of the contactors, architects and engineers and clients which their suggestion is
required at every stage. As once the building is designed it is to be maintained and further
designed by the clients themselves.
Wong, Kanellopoulos and Edmonson (2018) criticised that the major steps which is
required at the time of construction of green building are related to examine the accurate waste
which come up during the process of construction of building. Thus, this step is to be
controllable at every phase to reduce the waste which results in harming the environmental and
also causing many consequences which results in affecting the economy of the country. The
resources to establish such products are to be needed at larger scale as to designing such building
requires lot of resources which is to be gather to publish a particular product. Thus, in case of
green building, lot of resources are to be needed to get the better productivity.
Umer and et.al., (2016) examined that another step which is required in sustaining the
green concept building for longer terms stay is that to use the eco-friendlier products in form of
resources. The whole sustainability in business examined through the supply chain which is used
in products till the final completion of such products and building. Usually the sustainability also
occurs in case of transportation of goods and products to the final places. Thus, it creates lot of
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pollution which causes major impact and it results in causing such designs to be used. In that
case it results in using such services which is eco-friendly to the environment and if such concept
is adapted, it saves the money by spending lot in ordering such products to accomplish the green
building concepts.
Li and et.al., (2017) criticised that the material which are available in UK are not
appropriately corrected and also the labours are sometimes not skilled in grabbing the accurate
design which is instructed to be conducted in such manner. In that case it results in dissolving the
supply chain and also it occupies more opportunity to the people to grab some different concept
in compression to having the green building construction. As to complete such building it
requires to be used more accurate equipment which is not harmful at the time of using and also
not pollute environment with such usage. In this case various aspects are to be examined which
is to be undertaken at the time of using such concept. This method involves the time-consuming
method as it is to be conducted by keeping the renewal and wastes products in their resources
which is to be used to design such building. Thus, public had to wait long to get their home
design and also had to struggle a lot to check every minute items which is to be used at the time
of constructing such building.
Dixit and et.al., (2017) viewed that in this process digital marketing plays an important
role in getting various new ideas which can bring changes in their procedure of constructing the
green construction building. Various organic products and ideas which is used by different
people in their homes are to be displayed in digital marketing and also it is useful for engineer
and designer to gather their ideas and use it in their own construction. Thus, various techniques
and methods are to be used to maintain, construct and exchanges their ideas and thoughts to take
effective decision which can save environment and health in better way. They can save
electricity and water through applying such method which results in improving the health issue
and providing more natural environment to live and breathe in fresh air.
Ahn and et.al., (2016) stated that the sustainable green construction is not a new concept
in UK and from past two-decade, rigorous action is taken. In this direction UKRBC, UK green
building council was formulated in 2007, which was established with a main aim of ensuring
sustainable use of the resources in construction specifically, waters, materials and energy. The
council also look out the matters related with lowering the green gas emission, wastage form the
building in order to bring in sustainability and ensuring healthy lives to the occupants and the
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user of those buildings though environmental protection. The council also takes measures in
ensuring that wastage can be reduced in long run so that sustainability of environment can be
achieved so that future generation can be made available with the resources as Well a healthier
atmosphere to live in.
On the other hand, it is stated by Lizarrald and et.al., (2015), the current demand for
economically viable buildings in UK is combined with the requirement of maximizing the
efficient use of the natural resources. Lack of this consideration have resulted in generation of
considerable issue of sustainability which lead to situation of higher consumption of energy and
material during both construction phase as well as operational phase of building projects. In this
regard value management approaches offers crucial methods for achieving a better built
environment with upgrading the construction process which includes effective use of the natural
resources such as water, material as well as energy. The concept of sustainable construction is
considered for implementing efficient use of natural resources, minimisation of negative impact
on environment along with satisfying human needs while improvising their quality of life. For
this vale management is applied in the built processes where a structures method is applied in
order to eliminate wastage from the brief before commencement of the construction is
established.
As far as is Yang (2017) concerned, stated that under the concept of economic
sustainability the planning system is a mechanism for linking national and local goals. They
prepare different strategies and plans to make the cost effective. The local and regional
government support the construction project in getting investment from the various sources.
They encourage the construction houses to prepare plan, cultural & community development and
infrastructure pieces to attract more and more investors. For the sustainability they construct the
building with proper planning and resources also they plan to manage the waste from the
construction. The usage of heavy drilling machines, equipment’s etc. create unnecessary sound
which increases the noise pollution and affect the natural resources. The proper planning
regarding the construction equipment and its usage help them to reduce the pollution. They also
have to use the alternatives at necessary places to improve the construction work and
sustainability of environment. The construction industry has the great opportunity and authority
to help the government in tackle or resolve the environment issues by using the government
sustainable construction strategy.
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As per the views of Affolderbach and Schulz (2016) it has been criticised that the usage
or alternatives may affect the quality of construction or increases the cost. The alternative
machines or equipment may not give the desire output of the construction process. They
unnecessarily increase the cost and require more time to construct building which affect both
project budget and time. According to the views of the author construction project require proper
planning in respect of usage of resources and try to minimise the resources without
compromising with quality. It would help them to protect the resources for the future generation
and provide them different benefits of natural resources. The natural resources such as plants
help to increase the carbon dioxide level and protect the life of human beings by providing
oxygen. Construction project can treat the waste in 3 categories like hazardous, non-hazardous
and inert. It helps them to separate their wastage in different category and then treat them
according to their nature which ultimately decreases their negative impact on environment.
Challenges face by the construction industry
As per the view of Gibbs and O’Neill (2015) construction waste is the biggest challenge
face by the construction industry which creates direct impact upon the productivity and material
loss. Further, the high quantity of the construction waste is also generated in countries because of
rapid development of construction industry. Therefore, the illegal dumping caused risk of human
health and environment. In addition to this, the demand of houses and major infrastructure
projects are also contributed to increase the construction waste, in turns it leads to illegal
dumping. While on the other side, Hasan and et.al., (2018) stated that excessive use of resource
and energy and growing demand of raw material are also largely responsible for depletion of
natural resources. Moreover, the industry did not have skilled workforce who help the company
to implement sustainable environment. Therefore, due to lack of unskilled labour force, industry
faces issues and as a result, it creates direct impact upon the company's overall performance
which are working under this. As green sustainability is completely new concept for the
construction industry and that is why, firm working under the construction industry did not have
enough labour force who help to provide sustainable buildings.
Additionally, it is also analysed by Letcher and Vallero, (2019) that technological
challenges is another issue which s faced by the companies because in this modern era, every
company uses new and advance techniques that help the firm to implement sustainability, but
green sustainability is totally new concept for the construction company and that is why,
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company did not have skilled labour workforce as well as tools and techniques that may affect
the overall industry in opposite way. These technologies create direct impact upon the success of
the project and but due to not having tools and techniques it affects the industry in opposite way.
Further, if the company uses the techniques then it will help to maintain the quality as well as
wastage and implement the safety management as well.
Theme 3: Poor Performance of Construction Industry
Yang (2017) suggested that the major challenges which is faced in relation to developing
the sustainable green construction are to be related to the designing process as it requires the
skilled person to design such activity which is too interpreted in better way. If the person had not
sufficient knowledge regarding the ability to use such process in designing the green
construction building it results in facing challenges in constructing and managing the activities
which is related to green construction. As for longer term sustainability it results in facing issue
is relation to the unskilled labour which are not working according to the guidance and
instruction given by their architectures or designer. The needs of the labour are to be needed at
every scale and also their supporting in relation to such establishment are to be made to
accomplish such task in stipulated time. Thus, to construct the green construction building it
requires the major challenges which is to be faced in relation to appointing the skilled person
which are more dedicated towards such works and also the importance in bringing awareness by
conducting such process in better way.
Fewings and Henjewele (2019) viewed that the unskilled person are not the major
challenges which is faced by construction company built the major challenges arise by not
guiding them in right way. As every person are not skilled regarding such work as their work is
not demanding and also not provides much profit to the labour to continue and balance their
livelihood in better way. Thus, in such cases they are to be well trained to conduct such activity
and also learn new things in their life to bring changes in their techniques and also commit such
work to bring new innovation in their upcoming task.
Abuzeinab, Arif and Qadri (2017) concluded that the challenges which is faced in
adapting the green construction building is related to applying the cost. As it is considered to be
expensive procedure as generally the matters are related to reuse and recycle of products but it
also requires clearance and approvals from government in bringing such concept in building. As
government not easily approve such concept as they examined such concept by viewing every
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possible situation which bring changes in respect of positive and negative aspects. Thus, it brings
changes in such procedure as it requires lot of cost to use the organic products in making the
environment green and clear with natural positive impact. Cost are more important in bringing
and implementing changes in working and also if company having more cost they can plan their
activities in more productive way. As there is need to develop new ideas and implement in
designing’s such building to minutely examine the factors which is needed to make it organise
and save energy. The cost is also to be needed in cases of lightning facility to be provides in
building or indoor air quality which is required to accomplish the actual projects. Thus,
managing cost is the challenges which is to be adapted at the time of constructing the green
construction building.
Abuzeinab and et.al., (2016) criticise that this is not the major challenges which is to be
faces by company as they can prepare a proper planning strategy to overcome from the issue
which resulting in bring more cost in attempting the green construction building concept. As the
concept is mainly developed for long term profits thus it is to be planned according to the needs
and demands which is to be raised in such project. In this concept mainly, it is to be used to be
organic and eco-friendly products thus to manage the cost and save the energy for future use,
green construction building is unique concept. If they are to be manages in right way they are the
most cost saving method and also the designing which is to be needed in respect of saving
environment in positive way and also use different method which are more attract to
environment and the indoor designing is to be conducted to feel the fresh and clear air which the
public feel motivated to live in such environment.
Wang and et.al., (2015) overviewed that the at the time of constructing the green
construction building, the gases which is used to accomplish such activity resulting in causing
harm to health and body of the person. Thus, green construction building is to be innovated so
that public are more attracted to the natural climate and they can improve their health condition
by grabbing more plantation in such building. As it is not necessary that greenery is to be done at
outside only but also is to be conducted in indoor in form of lightning, air facilities and another
useful thing which satisfies through mentally and physically. It protects the life of human being
from the hazardous disease and provide safe environment to the young generation and future
ones. The proper planning and designing about the green construction improve the construction
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activity and work for the sustainability so the young generation can also enjoy the natural
resources.
De Wolf, Pomponi and Moncaster (2017) criticise that the construction project also has to
focus on the water management and conservation with the greenery. They have to conserve the
rain water by the proper designing and planning method. The water conservation helps them to
protect natural resources and reuse them to fulfil the needs and demand of human beings. The
water management is one of the big problems for the sustainable environment. Construction
industry are highly responsible for energy consumption. They use the non-conventional energy
while creating the buildings and infrastructure. Planning and designing of infrastructure help to
reduce the usage of energy and protect the environment from the hazardous gases and disease.
The usage of alternative energy such as fossil fuel, wind power, nuclear power and hydro-power
reduce the carbon emission and provide the better environment in compare to the usage of
conventional source of energy like coal, petroleum, oil etc.
As per the views of the author Raven and et.al., (2016) quality of the constructive
building and project are also one of the major reasons of poor performance. The quality of the
construction requires highly qualified raw material and equipment’s to increases the interest of
customer in green building concept and satisfying their needs and demand. As per the survey
conducted on the green building in the UK, it indicates that there has been use of 30% less
energy so as to protect the whole environment in comparison of the conventional building. On
the other hand, also focus has been made on the conducting of corporate social responsibility to
manage all the waste, carbon emission by following requisite social norms and standards so as to
attain sustainable green construction. Also, it comes up with high cost and time requirement to
manage them which has created a big challenge for the construction project. The quality of the
construction project can be improved by the selection of proper material in constructive activity
which also protect the environment and welfare of human being.
According to the Bayulken and Huisingh (2015) they argued that project quality is not
only the major issue of sustainable or green construction. They also have to focus on the target of
reducing the carbon emission. The construction project is generating 25 % to 40% carbon
emission. Smart planning and scheduling activities provide support to construction industry to
develop their project according to the environment norms and use reuse or recycled material in
their construction. For example, they can reuse the untreated concrete, bricks and wood in other
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constructive work. The smart planning also helps to focus on the treatment of waste material and
equipment to reduce carbon emission such as to separate the renewable or recycled items from
the wastage. It protects the natural resources and minimize toxics substance from the
environment.
Barthel-Bouchier (2016) explains that the role of community in environment are also
major factor to consider while sustainable green construction. They positively and negatively
affect the environment by their moves. The usage of local constructor, labour and material in
construction activity make positive impact on local community and provide support. To
monitoring the transportation and usage of material in proper manner to reduce the noise and air
pollution will be appreciated by the local residents and businessman. But the usage of local
constructor and labour in big project may create problem and force to compromise with the
quality of the project because they did not possess all the quality and skilled for sustainable
construction. The green sustainable construction requires skilled labour force and technicians to
design the project with the proper usage of space and resource to get the sustainable result.
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CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research methodology under a research project is of crucial importance. The research
methodology describes the research method, approaches and designs in detail with highlighting
the ones which are used in the present study to conduct and complete the dissertation. The choice
of each element under RM is justified with describing the benefits which each specific element
gives and the contribution it makes in completion of the research study effectively. The RM can
be described as a framework which is associated with a specific set of paradigmatic assumptions
which are used to conduct this research. For conducting research methodology there two criteria
which must be met, first criteria states that the methodology should be the most appropriate one
in order to achieve objectives of the research. The second one states that the methodology shall
possess an ability to replicate the methodology used in any other research pertaining of same
nature. The following is the research methodology for this dissertation over the investigating the
challenge and obstacles faced in management of sustainable green construction within UK. The
following is explanation of each element of RM and the rationale behind choosing a specific
element.
Research type
Research type refers to the method that is been used by the scholar in making the study in
relation to the specific issue by using the scientific methods. In other words, it means the
scientific or the systematic procedure used in collecting data, interpretation, analysis and
implications with regard to the business problem that is pertaining. Research methods are been
classified into two parts that is quantitative and qualitative research method. Quantitative method
referred as the technique under which numbers are been used for resolving the problem. This
method focuses on the collecting the numerical data, drawing the inferences and developing
summary of the selected data. However, qualitative technique reflects the words, emotions,
sounds, feelings and the other elements that are unquantifiable or non-numerical. Those
information’s are considered to be qualitative which cannot be assessed by using the
mathematical tools. This feature also indicates that a particular incident doesn't take place for
allowing the collection of the reliable data.
With reference to this study, Investigator is making use of the quantitative technique
which helps the researcher in making the analysis of the topic the in consideration with the
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numerical, statistical and the mathematical tools through the questionnaires, surveys and by
manipulating the existing statistical data with the use of the computational methods. This method
helps scholar in focusing on accumulating numerical data and in generalizing the topic for
explaining the specific phenomenon. This method enables an investigator in developing accurate
results as it deals with the logic, objective stance and the numbers. It is the method that
emphasize on unchanging and the numeric data so that correct hypothesis could be made with
true facts and figures. It allows for making controlled, testing, experimentation and deciding
whether to reject or the support the hypothesis. Thus, quantitative method facilitates valid,
generalizable and reliable results to the larger population. This technique assists the scholar in
examining relationship in between two or more variables. Under this the data could be used in
looking towards the cause and effect relationship and also useful for making predictions.
Research philosophy
Research philosophy referred as the nature, source and the development of the
knowledge. It is a belief relating to the ways within which the data in relation to the phenomenon
must be used, collected and analysed. Mainly there are three types of the research philosophy
that are stated as realism, positivism and interpretivism which provides for making testing of the
developed hypothesis with using of the acquired knowledge. Realism philosophy means the
theory which is based on hypothesis testing principle with making use of the perceptions and
considered as socially acknowledged and not on the basis of scientific information and the
acquired knowledge. Positivism philosophy refers to the factual knowledge that is been gained
from the observation in inclusion with the measurement. However, interpretivism philosophy
includes the scholar in interpreting the components of study. It refers to the philosophical
position of the idealism, and is been used for the purpose of grouping the diverse approaches
including the social constructivism, hermeneutics and the phenomenology.
In accordance with this research report, investigator has used positivism philosophy as it
is counted as the most suitable technique for making quantitative analysis and it also deals with
quantifiable observations which results in the statistical analyses. As this relies on the
quantitative data which helps the researcher in developing objective information which can be
used for making scientific assumptions. It allows the scholar in following a defined structure
with set rules and laws so that not any errors are resulted. It helps in making the study more
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accurate as it considers the experiments and the applications with following of the specific rules
by making the use of the mathematical and the scientific tools.
Research approach
Research approach means the procedures and the plan that comprises the steps that
involves broad assumptions to the detailed method for collecting the data, interpretation and the
analysis. Therefore, research approach is based on research problem nature that is being
addressed. Research approach is categorized in two types that is inductive and deductive
approach. Deductive approach concerned with developing the hypothesis on the basis of the
existing theory and after that designing the strategy for the research in order to test hypothesis. It
means deducting the conclusions from the propositions or the premises. It begins with the pattern
which is been tested against the observations. Inductive approach which is also known as the
inductive reasoning that begins with theories and the observations that are proposed towards end
of research process as the outcome of the observations. It involves searching for the patterns by
developing the observation and the theories through the created hypothesis.
As per this study, Deductive approach has been used for making the quantitative analysis
more useful as it describes the casual relationship in between the variables and the concepts. It
generalizes the findings to the certain extent and helps in measuring the study quantitatively.
Deductive approach explores for the known phenomenon and applies for testing that the theory
chosen by the scholar is valid or not in the given circumstances. Under this, the reasoning begins
with the theory and resulted to create for the new hypothesis. Thereafter, the hypothesis created
is been put up for the testing towards the observations that leads to rejection or the confirmation
of hypothesis. It allows for avoiding the risk and very short is available under this for completing
the study effectively through the use of the several resources, this approach resulted as beneficial
for investigator in relation to understanding the whole process of the sustainable and the green
construction of the management and also in determining the potential and the issues relating to
the topic with suggesting appropriate measures for overcoming the challenges.
Research design
Research design under research methodology depends on the research method of type for
conducting the research. The research design can be explained as a general plan about how the
research questions are answered. The essential elements of research design are the research
strategy and the methods through which data has been collected and analysed. It divided in three
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parts, descriptive, exploratory and explanatory. The descriptive research design is used through
systemic use of the information which is collected over the research topic. This design conduct
research into specific elements to scarify insight and assist in selection of course of action for the
research study. It is clear and well-defined and structured, with having relatively larger
objectives which have a selected permitted generalization regarding findings.
On the other hand, explanatory research design uses the cause and effect relationship for
obtaining the answer to research question. In this research the cause in the research topic is
identified and the effects such cause have is determined in the research study. The exploratory
research design is used for a research study where the focus is placed of utilizing the background
information regarding obtaining answer to research question. This merely aims to explore
specific aspects of the research area. Exploratory research does not aim to provide final and
conclusive answers to research questions. For the present research study descriptive research
design has been selected in order to determine the challenges and issues faced in the
management of sustainable green construction in UK. The rationale behind choosing this specific
design is that it that is puts specific focus on the challenges and obstacle faced in management of
UK's sustainable green construction. With selection of descriptive research design, it is ensured
that a focus on specific area of the research topic have been put and this result in effectively
answering the research question. This also assures researching to effective outcome of the
research study over investigating the challenges and obstacle which is the focus point in the
research topic.
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Research strategy
Research strategy is counted as the series of the action plan that provides the direction to
the efforts and the thoughts, assisting them in conducting the research in the systematic manner
and on the basis of the schedule for producing the quality outcomes and the detailed reporting. It
represents the various forms like survey, interviews and the action research. Present research
study has been made by using two key strategies that is through interview and survey. Market
survey is been conducted for determining the customer views in order to develop the efficiency
into the study relating to green construction. This had supported the researcher in determining
the idea regarding creating the awareness of the importance of the topic. These strategies have
also helped the scholar in assessing the challenges and the issues that are been faced at the time
of managing green construction sustainable project. It has also enabled the investigator in
gathering the information and the knowledge in relation to the requirements of the process and
the sustainability of the management. This has also supported in gathering information and
knowledge regarding requirements of green construction process and its management of
sustainability.
Data collection techniques
The data collection for a research study can be done through two ways, primary and
secondary methods of data collection. Under the primary research data is gathered through
interviews, surveys, questionnaires and observations. This data is collected first time by the
researcher from the selecting specific respondents or the group of population. It is selected from
the field work or from face to face interaction by the researcher. On the other hand, primary data
is collected from recognized and pre-exiting sources including books, journals and articles, web
articles, magazines and others. The benefits of gathering information from secondary sources is
that the information is reliable and also this does not consume much time in collecting the data
over research topic.
Conversely, data collection from primary source is time-consuming but this gives
researcher an opportunity to explore the research topic in depth and get insight information over
the issues raised in the research topic. This gives researcher a chance of direct interaction with
people who are faces such situation and can provide significant information to the researcher in
conducting the research study.
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The data collection techniques for the present research have been selected as both
primary and secondary methods. For the primary data gathering the questionnaire have been
chosen it analyses the performance of the green buildings in UK and the requirement of its
management. The questionnaire under the survey method have been prepared on the basis of
importance of the green construction and management in the UK. The questionnaire is made
with alignment to research objectives in order to assess the green construction management and
challenges and obstacles faced in this regard. This means that for conducting this research study
the both qualitative and quantitative data have been identified. The quantitative data have been
gathered from questionnaire method and the qualitative data have been collected from the
interview the experts and experienced workers over sustainable green construction in order to
identify its concept, management requirements in order to cope with the challenges and issued
faced in meeting the objective of green construction to attain suitability in UK. The rationale
behind selection of the survey method and interview is that it has given research an opportunity
of direct interaction with the respondent to know their views over the sustainable green
construction and its current position in UK. The questionnaire method is suitable to collect data
from the personnel belonging and working in this industry, while direct interviews methods suits
the purpose of collecting data from manager and higher authority having detailed experience
related to green construction in UK.
For every researcher the process of data collection is considered as one of the most
important process. In completing this research study, researcher has made use of both the sources
which are primary and secondary. Also, questionnaire has been prepared for collecting relevant
data from 50 staff members engaged in the Sustainable green construction business.
Data population/ Sampling
The research population under research is generally a large collection of people or objects
which have a focus of scientific query. The data population is a well-defined collection of people
who have a similar characteristic. All the people or objects under a population generally have
common trait or a binding characteristic. A population is the overall set of people form which
certain members are selected as sample form which the data is gathered over the research topic
by asking different questions under different methods of primary data collection. The population
is a complete set of the elements which can either be objected or people possessing common
characteristics. The data population comprise two groups the target and accessible population.
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The target population is the entire group of people to which the researcher wisher to generalize
the finding of the study. This population is selected to meet the criteria of researcher's interest.
The accessible population on the other hand is that portion of the population where the
researcher has reasonable accessibility and it may be a subset of target population. This may be
limited to a region, state, county, city or institution. For the present research study, the target
population are the people who work in the green construction filed. Under this, the research has
reasonable access to those who particularly worked in UK under this target industry.
For primary data collection through the survey questionnaire method over the green
construction, the sample population have been selected as 50 staff members who are associated
with the sustainable green construction and its management. Here the people working in green
construction industry is the overall target population and these 50 staff members are the
accessible population. For the qualitative data collection of survey interviews, the data
population is the constructions of green building and of this accessible postulation is 5
constructors who are engaged in the process of sustainable green construction management
within UK. The constructors have been selected because they are the one having more and
relevant information related to the barriers and challenges faced in management of sustainable
green construction in the UK.
Data analysis
Data analysis is the practice in which the statistical techniques and the logical methods
are been applied systematically in order to describe, condense and evaluate the data with
assessing the patterns within the observation through entire collection of the data. The data could
be analysed by using two major techniques that is SPSS and thematic analysis. SPSS is the
statistical package which is used by the researcher in order to make the analysis of the complex
statistical data. This method is useful in assessing the survey data and in data mining for getting
the most from the research projects. On the other hand, thematic analysis emphasizes on
examining the themes within the data. Coding is counted as the primary process in order to
develop the themes in the raw data with making recognized essential moments within the data
and in encoding it before making the interpretation.
In this study, researcher has used thematic perception test technique using charts and
tables as it is the best tool through which quantitative study could be done effectively. This
technique helps in organizing and managing the data as it offers lot of control to the users. As
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software remembers location of variables and the cases, it provides for the accurate and the
quicker analysis of the data. In the present research study, the application of SPSS tool for
generating the research outcome have been done where mean, median and other descriptive
analysis are conducted to extract the outcomes over management of sustainable green
construction from the responses given by the 50 staff members associated with this field over the
questions asked to them through survey method.
For collecting relevant data and information pertaining to the research topic, 50 staff
members has been selected as interviewees as engaged in the business of Sustainable green
construction management. It has helped the researcher in gathering most appropriate as well as
reliable data about the subject matter of the research topic. Also, by using such SPSS tool for
better interpretation of data collected, it has assisted many other scholars as well as researcher in
completing their research study as well.
Ethical consideration
It is very important for the researcher to consider all the ethical aspects while conducting
the research study. Ethics refers to the norms and the standards for the purpose of conducting
study ethically which means in compliance with all the laws and legislations. It helps the scholar
in identifying the difference in between unacceptable and the acceptable behaviour.
Under this study, Researcher has followed all the ethical consideration as he had focused
on ensuring adequate level of the confidentiality of the data and also ensures for maintaining the
appropriate protection of privacy in relation to the research data. Scholar has avoided the
deception and the exaggeration relating to the aims and the objectives of study and has not
presented any kind of the misleading information in the study. The data collected in the study are
taken from the appropriate sources so the results drawn from the study are considered as valid
and reliable. Investigator has not made the use of any offensive, unacceptable and the
discriminatory language in conducting the research which is also counted that he has made the
study ethically. For collection of date through primary method the consent of respondents is been
duly cared off. This means that before taking the information from the respondents an informed
consent has been taken.
All the participants were given information over the purpose of data collection, the aim of
the research and the final use of the data and information given by them to the researcher. It is
also ensured that all the respondent give correct and true information over the questions asked
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them. The researcher has not manipulated any of the participant to give the desired information
which can be good for the research and give desired outcome for the study. References are been
used from the appropriate style that is Harvard style through which validity and the reliability of
the data can be assessed. This sets the authenticity of the data which is collected for the research
over the concept and management of sustainable green construction in UK.
All the ethical norms and standards has been followed by the researcher. Furthermore, no
data and information as collected has been copied as it. Total rephrasing has been for using such
data in completion of the whole research project. Also, consent form has been filled in by the
respondents pertaining to their willing participation.
Research Limitations
While undertaking the whole research project, researcher has to face many challenges
and limitations. At the time of gathering relevant and proper data researcher has to be more
focused about means and procedures to be followed so that adequate data can be obtained. It has
been assessed that in completing the whole research study, researcher has faced limitations in
relation with time as well as financial constraints. For overcoming financial limitations,
researcher has made use of available data sources such as books, journals, articles etc. Also, use
of official websites has been done for collecting data without incurring much cost. Furthermore,
researcher has made use of keywords such as Sustainable, Green construction management,
globalization etc. for gathering proper data.
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CHAPTER 4: DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS
Data analysis helps in effectively evaluating the facts and figures by detecting the
patterns of answering various range of questions. Data collection is a method which helps in
finding relevant answer to the research questions to evaluate outcomes on research questions.
Data is collected to attain aims and objectives of the research which in turn helps in analysing the
statistical data by effectively interpreting the results. It analysed in order to fill the gaps and
increase the knowledge of the researcher on the particular subject matter. Data analysis helps in
evaluating the viewpoints of various participants by gaining insight of each individual. Data
analysis is useful in determining the current trend and take informed business decision. Data
analysis helps in examining and processing the data collected on the basis of large volumes of
data.
Survey findings
Theme 1: Yes, people are aware about the usefulness of green construction building.
PARTICULARS RESPONDENTS % OF RESPONDENTS
Yes 26 52%
Neutral 15 30%
No 9 18%
TOTAL 50 100%
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52.00%
30.00%
18.00%
Yes
Neutral
No
Interpretation: From the above conducted research from 50 staff members who are
associated with the sustainable green construction and its management, it has been evaluated
that, 52% of the participants said that, people are very much aware about the benefits and
importance of green construction building. They said that, green construction building has
various positive benefits which in turn results in higher sustainable environment. It also explains
the various economic as well as social benefits. People are aware of the fact that, green
construction building helps in creating healthy environment by reducing the use of energy and
water consumption. Other 30% staff members were neutral and did not give any clear
justification on this theme. It states that, people have idea about green construction building but
does not have thorough knowledge and the benefits of green construction building. Remaining
18% said that, maximum number of people are not aware about green construction building. It
states that, if people are not aware then they will not be able to understand the benefits of the
green construction building and in turn cannot work sustainably.
Theme 2: Strongly agreed, green construction building once build retain for longer time
period.
PARTICULARS RESPONDENTS % OF RESPONDENTS
Strongly agreed 16 32%
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Agreed 13 26%
Neutral 12 24%
Disagree 5 10%
Strongly Disagree 4 8%
TOTAL 50 100%
32.00%
26.00%
24.00%
10.00%8.00%
Strongly agreed
Agreed
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Interpretation: From the above conducted research from 50 staff members who are
associated with the sustainable green construction and its management, it has been evaluated
that, 58% participants agreed on the fact that, green construction building once build retain for
longer time period. Green construction building also helps in reducing negative impact for high
sustainable growth and increased diversity. It is very useful as it results in low operational and
maintenance cost, higher energy, water and material efficiency, better health and environment,
etc. They expressed their view and said that, green construction building leads to higher cost and
also helps in reducing the negative impact. This in turn results in long term sustainability of the
building for the future prospect. Use of advanced technology helps in creating strong building
which in turn results in high operational growth. As supported by literature review, green
construction is adapted by the public to make positive and stress-free environment from various
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pollution which is harming the health and life of the people in daily routine. Other 24% of the
participants were neutral and did not give any clear justification on this theme. Remaining 18%
(10% + 8%) staff members does not agree on this theme and said that it leads to higher expenses
and might not result in long term sustainability.
Theme 3: Green building concept in UK helps in saving energy, positive impact on
environment and better utilization of resources.
PARTICULARS RESPONDENTS % OF RESPONDENTS
Save energy 11 22%
Positive impact on
environment
9 18%
Utilize resources 8 16%
All of above 22 44%
TOTAL 50 100%
22.00%
18.00%
16.00%
44.00% Save energy
Positive impact on
environment
Utilize resources
All of above
Interpretation: From the above conducted research survey from 50 staff members who
are associated with the sustainable green construction and its management, it has been evaluated
that, 44% of the participants sought to agree on the fact that, green construction building helps in
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the sustainable improvement and protection of the environment with improved quality of life.
This helps in reducing the energy and effective utilization of all the resources in order to attain
greater heights. It also helps in attainment of various global goals by effectively addressing the
climate change, thriving communities, creating sustainability and driving growth for economy.
Green construction building helps in improving the overall ecosystem by reducing various
energy sources that pollute the environment. As supported by literature review, green
construction building results in bringing more awareness to the people by having the positive
impact on natural environment. It also helps in saving cost and resources which helps in high
sustainable growth. Other 22% of the participants said that, green building concept in UK helps
in saving energy which in turn results in saving the various energy sources of the environment.
Other 18% of the staff members said that, green building concept has a positive impact on the
environment by effectively utilizing all the resources.
Theme 4: Equipment analysis and government approval, are the major steps to be followed for
establishing the green construction management.
PARTICULARS RESPONDENTS % OF RESPONDENTS
Equipment analysis 10 20.00%
Transportation facility 9 18.00%
Government approval 16 32.00%
Appointing architecture and
engineer
15 30.00%
TOTAL 50 100.00%
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20.00%
18.00%
32.00%
30.00%
Equipment analysis
Transportation facility
Government approval
Appointing architecture and
engineer
Interpretation: From the above conducted survey from 50 staff members who are
associated with the sustainable green construction and its management, it has been evaluated
that, 62.00% (30%+ 32%) participants said that, appointment of architecture and engineer who
are skilled and have knowledge help in effectively carrying out the project in a systematic
manner. Appointment of skilled engineer and architecture is very crucial as they will focus on
analysing the resources to construct the building in a green and ethical manner. Government
approval is one of the crucial steps in order to effectively establish green construction
management. However, from secondary analysis, it is outlined that the local and regional
government support helps the construction project to raise funds from the various sources.
Construction company and industry have great opportunities and authority in order to help the
government in resolving the environmental issues with the help of government sustainable
construction strategy. Literature review states that, government also not impose to bound any
specific rules and regulation by implementing this concept (Monios, 2017). 20% respondents
said that, equipment analysis helps in analysing the resources and equipment’s required to
establish the green construction management without any problem. This helps in analysing the
various equipment’s which will be used to carry out the project with accuracy and efficiency. As
supported by literature review, proper planning regarding the construction equipment and its
usage help company in reducing the pollution and controlling cost. Remaining 18% of the staff
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members said that, transportation facility is one of the crucial steps as it helps in making goods
available on time without any delay in order to carry out functions systematically.
Theme 5: Organic seeds, Pollution free gases and innovative cost saving energy are used in
constructing the green building in UK.
PARTICULARS RESPONDENTS % OF RESPONDENTS
Organic seeds 9 18.00%
Pollution free gases 11 22.00%
Innovative cost saving energy 10 20.00%
All of above 20 40.00%
TOTAL 50 100%
Interpretation: From the above survey results of 50 staff members who are associated
with the sustainable green construction and its management, it has been evaluated that, 40% of
the participants said that, polluting frees gases are used for green construction building in order
to save energy and water. It also helps in reduction of pollution and harmful chemical substance
in the environment. As supported by literature review, construction industry is one of the largest
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18.00%
22.00%
20.00%
40.00% Organic seeds
Pollution free gases
Innovative cost saving energy
All of above

users of material resources, water and energy. It also contributes a lot in increasing the pollution
in an environment. They said that, green construction building helps in determining the various
resources which in turn results in using pollutant free gases. They said that, innovative cost
saving energy is used to construct the green building in the UK. This in turn results in attainment
of economies of scale by saving various source of energy in an innovative manner. As supported
by literature review, green construction building helps in reduction in carbon emission which in
turn results in construction of green sustainable building. They said that, use of organic material
such as wood, bamboo, earth bags, straw bale, cordwood, earthen material, recycled plastic,
timbercrete, ferrock, etc. helps in green construction building. This is one of the most cost and
energy efficient material which leads to sustainable construction of green building. These
material helps in creating structures which are environmentally responsible and are also resource
efficient throughout the life cycle of the building. These materials can be effectively recycled
and reused for more sustainable practice.
Theme 6: Yes, it is necessary to get the skilled labour at the time of constructing such building.
PARTICULARS RESPONDENTS % OF RESPONDENTS
Yes 33 66.00%
No 17 34.00%
TOTAL 50 100%
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Yes No
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7 66.00%
34.00%
% OF RESPONDENTS
Interpretation: From the above conducted research survey from 50 staff members who
are associated with the sustainable green construction and its management, it has been evaluated
that, 66% of the respondents said that, skilled labour is very crucial at the time of constructing
green building. Skilled workers who have work experience in the current field results in
designing the effective structure of building. As supported by literature review, green sustainable
construction requires skilled labour force and technicians to design the project with the proper
usage of space and resource to get the sustainable result. It is examined that hiring of specialized
and trained employees helps in delivering best possible structure to the individual. Skilled labour
should possess various qualities such as reasoning skills, mechanical knowledge, construction
knowledge, use of advanced technology, coordination, time management, etc. in order to
accomplish desired goals and objectives. They said that, skilled labour helps in sustainably
utilizing all the resources in an economic and cost-efficient manner. Skilled and productive
workforce helps in efficiently attaining high level of standards while constructing green building.
This in turn results in fast economic growth and better standard of living. Skilled workers help in
attainment of set objectives which in turn results in long term sustainable growth of the business.
Remaining 34% of the staff members established the fact that, skilled members are not necessary
at the time of constructing such building because everything is planned and designed by architect
and engineers and they have to function according to the prescribed guidelines.
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Theme 7: Managing cost, designing and unskilled labour are the major challenge faced by
green construction company to retain sustainability in UK.
PARTICULARS RESPONDENTS % OF RESPONDENTS
Managing cost 15 30.00%
Designing 8 16.00%
Unskilled labour 9 18.00%
All of above 18 36.00%
TOTAL 50 100%
Managing
cost
Designing Unskilled
labour
All of above
0
0.05
0.1
0.15
0.2
0.25
0.3
0.35
0.4
30.00%
16.00%
18.00%
36.00%
% OF RESPONDENTS
Interpretation: From the above conducted research survey from 50 staff members who
are associated with the sustainable green construction and its management, it has been evaluated
that, 36% said that, managing cost, is the major challenge faced by green construction company
to retain sustainability in UK. As supported by literature review, green construction building is
considered to be expensive procedure because it is related with reuse and recycle of products. It
also requires clearance and approvals from government in bringing such concept in building
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which in turn is time consuming and cost ineffective. Designing and structuring of the green
construction building required skilled architecture, engineers and skilled labours for better results
and outcomes. As supported by literature review, designing requires skilled person to structure
and design such activity which helps in attainment of long term sustainable growth. If the
individual does not have significant knowledge regarding designing and structuring of green
construction building then it may impose major challenge in managing and construction
activities in relation to green sustainable building. Unskilled labour is also one of the major
challenges for the company. This results in non- attainment of set goals and objectives and
efficient utilization of resources in skilled manner. This may hamper the efficiency of the work
within the stipulated time. Making unskilled labour understand about any specific thing may
adversely affect the efficiency of the work at the time of green construction building. As
supported by literature review, the major challenge is that unskilled labour who are not working
according to the guidance and instruction given by their architectures or designer.
Theme 8: Yes, public will take initiative in promoting the green building concept.
PARTICULARS RESPONDENTS % OF RESPONDENTS
Yes 34 68.00%
No 16 32.00%
TOTAL 50 100%
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Yes No
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
68.00%
32.00% % OF RESPONDENTS
Interpretation: From the above conducted research survey from 50 staff members who
are associated with the sustainable green construction and its management, it has been evaluated
that, 68% participants said that, public will take initiative in promoting the green building
concept. They established the fact that, green building concept is necessary because it has
positive influence on the overall environment and economy. People will promote green building
concept because this in turn helps in reducing the use of energy and water sources. This also
helps in reduction in emission of carbon dioxide and coal into the atmosphere. This concept
helps in reducing the impact of human health on the entire life cycle of the building. The reason
of promoting green construction to promote minimal usage of resources in the conventional
building construction. The concept of green construction has a constant belief of minimal waste
production from conventional buildings. As supported by literature review, choosing sustainable
green concept helps in bringing awareness to people by implementing such methods in their own
building as by using this concept it results in making the environment neat and clear by recycling
and reusing the wastes in more productive way. They said that, public will take initiative in
promoting the green building concept because it will improve the use of energy, water and other
resources. It is very useful in driving economic growth and helps in addressing climate change.
This concept in turn helps in improving the quality of life of an individual. This concept helps in
reducing the trash, degradation of environment and pollution. Green construction building results
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in energy, water and material efficiency by reducing the use of various natural resources.
Remaining 16% said that, public will not take initiative to promote green building concept
because it results in high managing cost and hiring of skilled labour which may have adverse
impact for sustainable growth of building.
Theme 9: Yes, choosing the green building concept motivate people to grab the same interiors.
PARTICULARS RESPONDENTS % OF RESPONDENTS
Yes 32 64.00%
No 18 36.00%
TOTAL 50 100%
Yes No
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
64.00%
36.00%
% OF RESPONDENTS
Interpretation: From the above conducted research survey from 50 staff members who
are associated with the sustainable green construction and its management, it has been evaluated
that, 64% participants said that, green building concept helps in motivating people to grab the
same interiors. They established the fact that, people tend to get motivated to create greener
structure because this in turn helps in reducing the negative impact on human health and natural
environment. This helps in motivating employees to grab green interiors for better and effective
health outcomes. Green building concept helps in minimizing the harmful effects by
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safeguarding water, air and also helps in using eco- friendly products that are beneficial for
human health and environment. Green interior designing is useful in improving the indoor air
quality by effectively reducing the negative impact of furniture and construction on environment.
People are motivated because green interior results in natural light, natural wall textures, nature
view which in turn provide positive impact on the health and quality of life of an individual. This
in turn helps in promoting good air quality and effective water efficiency. This concept in turn
also helps in risk of health problems and absorb sound vibrant for the wellbeing of an individual.
They also said that, green building concept helps in minimizing the harmful effects of
construction on the environment and human health. Remaining 36% staff members said that,
green building concept does not motivate people to grab the same interiors.
Theme 10: Getting reviews regarding innovative ideas helps in building the innovative concept
relating to green building.
PARTICULARS RESPONDENTS % OF RESPONDENTS
By following innovative pages 9 18.00%
By asking reviews regarding
innovative ideas
16 32.00%
Grabbing other people ideas 13 26.00%
All of above 12 24.00%
TOTAL 50 100%
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18.00%
32.00% 26.00%
24.00%
By following innovative pages
By asking reviews regarding
innovative ideas
Grabbing other people ideas
All of above
Interpretation: From the above conducted research survey from 50 staff members who
are associated with the sustainable green construction and its management, it has been evaluated
that, 32% of the respondents said that, getting reviews regarding innovative ideas helps in
building the innovative concept relating to green building. They established the fact that,
innovative ideas to construct green building helps in attainment of long term goal and objectives.
Reviewing innovative ideas from the people who have experience in this field helps in gaining
insight whether the particular idea will work or not. As supported by literature review, reusing
and recycling products not only save the resources of the country but also make the interiors
unique and different from others. 26% said that, grabbing the idea of other people who have
already discovered some fact which can be further used by the architecture at the time of
structuring and redesigning. Grabbing other people ideas also helps in further improvising the
idea and use it uniquely for better results and outcomes. 18% said that, following innovative
pages helps in building the innovative concept relating to green building. This helps in increasing
the knowledge and implementing the same while designing and structuring the green building.
Theme 11: Effective recommendation strategies to improve green building concept.
Interpretation: From the above conducted research survey from 50 staff members who
are associated with the sustainable green construction and its management, it has been evaluated
that, maximum respondents said that, use of advanced and appropriate use of technology helps in
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overcoming various factors which the contractor are facing. Getting reviews from experts in turn
results in effectively implementing the innovative idea in order to attain better results and
outcomes. Integration with the norms, standards, rules and regulations of government helps in
smooth functioning. This helps them to work smoothly and can also avails the proper use of
resources to bring innovative changes in their existing working strategy. Reusing and recycling
of products is an effective recommendation to improve green building concept. Knowledgeable
person should be appointed to apply ideas and thoughts regarding the new concept of green
building and make this concept successful.
Interview results
The present interview is taken from 5 of the constructors involved in the business of green
construction in UK. The interview is conducted to gain knowledge and insight relating to the
sustainable green construction management within UK. The present interview will include
questions relating to sustainability of buildings and its impact over the environment and the
different elements used for green construction building. This interview will outline the thinking
and views of the selected 5 constructors.
Q.1) According to your point of view, green construction building is useful in bringing
sustainability in environment.
Interpretation: From the above raised questions it is interpreted that the concept of
green construction building is useful if it is adapted in right manner. Thus, there are various
benefits through which this concept is useful in gaining more productive results. The concept of
construction resulting in bringing lot of wastages in country and also it results in affecting the
nature by viewing the changes in environment and the techniques which is used by the company
in constructing the building. Thus, from the views of 5 constructors, 4 are agreed with the
statement regarding the usefulness of the green construction building. According to the
suggestion raised from secondary sources, there are various benefits which is gained by adapting
the green building (Gibbs and O’Neill, 2015). As through this procedure the money can be saved
by using the wastage products or reusing the products which are less in demand. As this
statement is supported in the literature reviews that the benefits for this concept is only gained if
the person having adequate knowledge’s of using this concept in better manner. Thus, the skilled
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person is appointed to trained and build such structure so that it results in raising sustainability
for longer time period.
It is also discussed in literature review that the remaining constructors which is not
agreed with this statement is that they find this concept as the time-consuming manner and also
lot of knowledge’s is required to apply such concept (Zhang, Wang, Hu and Wang, 2017). To
choose this concept, it requires lot of time as proper place is to be identified to use their
procedure and thus various steps and planning is to be conducted to apply in better manner.
Skilled person is needed who had sufficient knowledge to use this strategy in better aspect and
also it requires maintenance of such building. For the maintenance of the building proper person
is appointed which can manage the structure in right way.
Q.2) What are the major elements chosen in respect of sustaining the green construction
building.
Interpretation: From the above stated question it is interpreted that out of 5 constructors
4 are agreed with the elements which is chosen in respect of sustaining the green construction
building for longer time period. The elements are to be in respective of innovative concept in
relation to saving energy and resources, organic seeds are used in plantation and also pollution
free gases to construct such building to get productive usages. The factors which affecting this
concept is relating to transportation facility as lot of machines are used in order to transfer the
goods from one place to another. In such cases these elements are effective in sustaining this
concept for longer period. As it is discussed by authors in literature review regarding the organic
seeds which is used on planting green building (Bringezu and Bleischwitz, 2017). As it brings
more fresh vegetables and it makes the environment healthy and organic. By using organic
products, it results in bringing more positive energy in their building and also the fresh air is to
gain by applying it in right way.
The constructors which is not happy with the elements which is chosen in respect of
constructing the green building are in respect of facing the changes in technology. As due to
changes in environment the policy of the architect is also changed. It is discussed in literature
review that they had to work according to the norms which is applied by government regarding
constructing the building and using the raw materials according to the guidance given by them
(Wong, Kanellopoulos and Edmonson, 2018). Thus, to bring innovation in technology results in
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facing more time-consuming procedure and that's the reason the elements are not beneficial for
the one constructor to be applied in choosing the green construction building.
Q.3) From your point, technology helps in developing the concept of green construction
building.
Interpretation: From the above raised question it is interpreted that out of 5 constructors
3 are agree with the success criteria which is raised by adapting the technology procedure. As
most of the ideas are raised through online technology and thus it resulting in bringing more
innovation in exiting technology. As discussed in the literature review customer will be happy if
they find some unique concept in the design which they implement at the time of constructing
the building. The ideas are to be referred by raising the queries regarding innovation in home
designing. By this procedure they can choose the best methods and applied in their interiors to
motivate others to choose the same. The main reason of choosing this method is to bring changes
in environment and save from various factors which harm them reversely. Thus, it is interpreted
from secondary sources that technology plays the major role in attracting large interests of
customers towards their ideas and thoughts. 2 constructors are not happy with the technology
process as it results in arising more competitors regarding adapting the same procedure. As it is
mentioned in secondary sources that technology changes due to changes in time thus it requires
lot of cost to identify such changes and implement it in better perspective. In the view of Gibbs
and O’Neill, (2015) the implementation of new technology will incur a high cost but then this
will also be beneficial as this will improve the efficiency of the company and the productivity of
the company will increase.
Q.4) What according to you are the key consideration of green construction building?
Interpretation: From the above, it has been interpreted that out of 5 constructors, 2 states
that a green building incorporates the environmental considerations into every stage of the
building that mainly focus on the designing and maintenance phases. Moreover, the major
consideration that should be considered is its designing and development efficiency, water and
energy efficiency, resource efficiency and indoor environmental quality. On the other side, 2
respondents state that the green building is mainly stress on protecting the existing ecologies and
also improving the ecologies that may also damages in the past. Therefore, as per them, the
major key consideration is how the company utilize the fewer material through efficient design
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as well as elimination of unnecessary finish material. So that it will help or promote the material
as well as water recycling in their operations (Umer and et.al., 2016).
Beside this, 1 respondent out of 5 state that while constructing the green building, the
major consideration is an increase in respiratory ailments and the allergies or use of chemicals
which give off gas from the material that also contribute to the sensitive awareness of the air
which an individual breathes in their homes. Also, the other respondent also states that the major
consideration is green home as a high-performance building envelope. This is majorly because of
the fact that this envelope minimizes the heat, air and moisture infiltration and this is very
necessary for the creation of green houses.
Q.5) Why do green building cost more than traditional building?
From the data combined with the literature and views of other authors it can be
determined from the above analysis that green building cost more than traditional building in
many ways. In the interview two constructors interpreted that cost of green building is more as
compared to traditional buildings. As per views of different authors from literature review it is
mainly due to the fact that green building requires more renewable energy equipment to be
installed in buildings and the roofs are vegetated. According to 2 constructor the construction
cost of green buildings is more as compared to the traditional buildings. This is as per the
discussion taken in the literature part that most people do not prefer to spend more money on the
construction of building. As traditional building is in the budget of people that is why its demand
is more in the market. Green building costs more because it has potential to reduce the
greenhouse gas emission. In contrast to these some of the contractor articulated that on the
economic level the efficiency of saving global energy and spending it to reuse cost less for
people once green building is constructed. In accordance to Herazo and Lizarralde, (2016)
another reason is that green buildings designs are complicated than traditional buildings and
requires lots of work in architect, electrical, specialized green building consultants etc. In
accordance to other 3 constructor the construction of green buildings takes more time as it is cost
effective and the planning starts before starting of the construction. Construction cost is more
because use of material in construction of green building are made up of mud or sun dried. And
skilled labor is required for preparation standard building.
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CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Conclusion
From the above dissertation it has been concluded that sustainable green construction is
development of environmentally friendly buildings because it helps to promote the environment.
Report also concluded different challenges faced by the construction company such that
technological change, wastage, not having skilled workforce. The aim and objectives of the
research is attained by supporting the secondary sources in which books and articles are used.
Further, it has been concluded that researcher uses quantitative research method in which
thematic data analysis is used that helps to present the views of different respondents and also
determine challenges faced by the company while developing sustainability.
Moreover, it has been further concluded that through data analysis section that Green
building concept in UK helps in saving energy, positive impact on environment and better
utilization of resources. The section also concluded that it is necessary to get the skilled labour at
the time of constructing sustainable building so that it will helps to promote the sustainable
environment.
Objective 1: Identify the need for sustainable green construction management in UK
From the above research, report is to be concluded regarding the impact of the strategies
which is to be adapted in respect of sustaining the green construction building in UK. Thus, in
this research various steps are to be identified to undertake following factors regarding the
availability of this concept. The aim of the research is to identify the need of choosing the green
construction building and through this research it is achieved in better way. It is achieved in
respect of saving the cost and energy of the country, green building is innovative concept which
is to be adapted by the customer now a days. As this concept also helps them to differentiate
their premises and interiors from other and also motivate the other customer to choose this
concept for saving energy and cost in better manner. As the conclusion raised by discussing in
literature reviews regarding the sustainability in environment by choosing the green constructing
building. As it results in bringing more pollution free environment and also various aspects
through which the changes occur in respect of getting the fresh air and reducing the health
problems. Thus, from the above research topic various restriction are to be faced in respect of
gathering the accurate data by using the accurate methodology to determine the actual facts and
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information. In respective of using the appropriate methodology, information is to be gathered
from the 50 staff members regarding the usage of this concept in UK. From the views generates
regarding the availability of this topic, questionnaire is to be used to conclude the data to get
more accurate results.
Objective 2: Determine the steps required to develop sustainable green construction
From the data analysis methods, various data is to be gathered from which the results are
to be concluded through determining the sustainability of the green construction building. As
people are aware about this concept through technology and also the home product which they
adapted are useful in respect of cost and resources for longer time period. As it provides
economic benefit and also social benefits by choosing this concept in better manners. By
constructing the green building, it also helps in avoiding various health problems as fresh air is to
be enhanced by planting more plants. The major steps which is requires to develop the green
construction building is to save the environment and pollution free from various noises which are
to be examined at the time of constructing the building. Thus, the major challenges which is
faced in respective of choosing the green construction building are in respective of appointing
the skilled person to complete such task. As construction company usually appoint such person
which charges less expenses in completing such task thus they are not knowledge of using such
procedure in appropriate way.
Objective 3: Challenges and obstacles that develop in sustainable green construction
management
In such case, skilled person is appointed to accomplish such activity and understanding of
this concept in better perspective and thus resulting in overcoming from various issue which
restrict company to use this procedure. From the above study it is also concluded that by building
the construction company, appropriate engineer and architect is appointed which can identified
the proper usages of green construction building. In this process government approval also plays
an important role which verify all the activities of the company which is using at the time of
constructing such building. Thus, the challenges are to be identify in respective of transportation
facility which is used by the construction company in transferring the goods from one place to
another or various machines are to be adapted to deliver the goods to the accurate places. Thus,
from the above study it is to be concluded that there are various factors which is to be used to
overcome from such aspects which bring challenges in company. By this procedure it is
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identified that by promoting business through online or innovative technology is used to promote
the green construction building is useful to bring changes in environment.
Objectives 4: Strategies to overcome the challenges of sustainable green construction
management
In the perspective of above statement, it is examined that Green constructing building is
usually implemented to make new concept regarding constructing the building. As to construct
any building, various raw materials are to be needed and adequate water facility is to be
generated to initiate the project with strong structure. It results in bringing lot of wastages of
products and also the availability of such products is less or there are no usages of such products.
In this perspective, green building is implemented to save water and also cost from spending
huge in developing such building. The main perspective of this building is to make the
environment green and also fresh oxygen is gained through planting more plants.
Recommendation
From the above discussed scenario, the strategies which is to be recommended by
company in respect of facing the challenges enumerated below:
 Companies involved in construction sector are advised to lay focus on conducting
training & development session for personnel. This in turn helps in persuading personnel
about the manner through which construction practices can be done in an eco-friendly
manner. Thus, through organizing sessions and seminar s firm can enhance knowledge as
well as efficiency level of personnel about working practices and thereby would become
able to exert control on wastage.
 In addition, companies operating in UK construction sector should comply with laws and
legislation related to environmental management aspects. By this, business units would
become to ensure sustainable green construction management or related aspects.
 By doing assessment, it has identified that high wastage is the biggest problem that takes
place in UK construction sector. Thus, organizations are required to employ waste
management practices so that sustainability can be ensured.
 Further, by building sustainable supply chain and using equipment’s efficiently
companies can do construction management practices sustainably.
 It has been recommended to the organization that the organization may use lean
manufacturing technique to reduces the wastage in the construction which will eventually
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help the company in constructing the sustainable buildings. In this approach the
organization has to make sure that they used to identify the activity which are not adding
the good amount of the value for the business and on the basis of the same they have to
cut down that sort of activity in the organization. This will eventually help the company
in optimum utilization of the key resources and focused of management is more toward
reducing the wastage which will help the company in bringing the sustainability at the
time of construction of building.
 In order to overcome the challenges of technological changes, it is recommended to the
construction industry to make right balance between environmental performance in
respect of using the appropriate use of technology. Such that life cycle costing and Life
cycle assessment for the building which are available for the purpose. These advance
techniques help the company to make proper arrangements in order to reuse and
recycling the products and reduce the wastage as well.
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APPENDIX
Questionnaire
Q.1) Do you think people are aware about the usefulness of green construction building?
 Yes
 Neutral
 No
Q.2) Do you agree that green construction building once build retain for longer time period?
 Strongly agree
 Agreed
 Neutral
 Disagree
 Strongly Disagree
Q,3) What are the usefulness of bringing green building concept in UK?
 Save energy
 positive impact on environment
 utilize resources
 All of above
Q.4) What are the major steps to be followed for establishing the green construction
management?
 Equipment analysis
 Transportation facility
 Government approval
 appointing architecture and engineer
Q.5) What type of materials are used in constructing the green building in UK?
 Organic seeds
 Pollution free gases
 Innovative cost saving energy
 All of above
Q.6) Do you think that by choosing this concept it is necessary to get the skilled labor at the
time of constructing such building?
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 Yes
 No
Q.7) What are the challenges faced by green construction company to retain sustainability in
UK?
 Managing cost
 designing
 Unskilled labor
 All of above
Q.8) What do you think public will take initiative in promoting the green building concept?
 Yes
 No
Q.9) Do you agree, choosing the green building concept motivate people to grab the same
interiors?
 Yes
 No
Q.10) How does social media marketing helps in building the innovative concept relating to
green building?
 By following innovative pages
 By asking reviews regarding innovative ideas
 Grabbing other people ideas
 All of above
Q. 11) According to you what are effective recommendation strategies to improve green
building concept?
Interview checklist
Q.1) According to your point of view, green construction building is useful in bringing
sustainability in environment.
Q.2) What are the major elements chosen in respect of sustaining the green construction
building.
Q.3) From your point, technology helps in developing the concept of green construction
building.
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Q.4) What according to you are the key consideration of green construction building?
Q.5) Why do green building cost more than traditional building?
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