Awareness, Barriers, And Opportunities for Green Building Adoption from A Sustainability Perspective Among Construction Professionals in Plateau State, Nigeria
Abstract
Efforts to achieve environmental sustainability in the construction industry have gained global attention. However, in developing countries such as Nigeria, the adoption of sustainable building practices remains slow. This study examined the level of awareness, the major barriers, and the emerging opportunities for green building adoption among construction professionals in Plateau State. A structured questionnaire was administered to 200 professionals, including architects, builders, engineers, and quantity surveyors. Data were analyzed using the Relative Importance Index (RII) to rank awareness indicators, barriers, and opportunities. Results revealed that while awareness of sustainability concepts was moderately high, implementation was constrained by high costs of green materials, inadequate policy support, and lack of technical knowledge. The study highlights the need for government incentives, training programs, and institutional partnership to foster sustainable building practices in the region.
Keywords
Awareness, Barriers, Construction Industry, Green Building, Opportunities, Plateau State, Sustainability.
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IRE Journals:
Miri Timnan Nyantau, Godfrey Mangshin M, Ashoms Charity Akuben "Awareness, Barriers, And Opportunities for Green Building Adoption from A Sustainability Perspective Among Construction Professionals in Plateau State, Nigeria" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 4 2025 Page 610-612 https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I4-1711266-6262
IEEE:
Miri Timnan Nyantau, Godfrey Mangshin M, Ashoms Charity Akuben
"Awareness, Barriers, And Opportunities for Green Building Adoption from A Sustainability Perspective Among Construction Professionals in Plateau State, Nigeria" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(4) https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I4-1711266-6262
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