Paving the road for sustainable construction in developing countries: a study of the Jordanian construction industry

Zaid Alkilani, S; Jupp, JR

Paving the road for sustainable construction in developing countries: a study of the Jordanian construction industry

Zaid Alkilani, S Jupp, JR

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Publisher:: The University of New South Wales
Publication Type:: Conference Proceeding
Citation:: Australasian Universities Building Educators Association (AUBEA), 37th Annual International Conference: Proceedings, 2012, pp. 337 - 346
Issue Date:: 2012-01

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dc.contributor.author	Zaid Alkilani, S	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Jupp, JR https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3774-261X	en_US
dc.contributor.editor	Kamardeen, I	en_US
dc.contributor.editor	Newton, S	en_US
dc.contributor.editor	Lim, B	en_US
dc.contributor.editor	Loosemore, M	en_US
dc.date	2012-07-04	en_US
dc.date.issued	2012-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Australasian Universities Building Educators Association (AUBEA), 37th Annual International Conference: Proceedings, 2012, pp. 337 - 346	en_US
dc.identifier.isbn	978-0-646-58127-9	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/19383
dc.description.abstract	There is an increasing pressure on governments of developing economies to support sustainable construction procurement. In exploring this issue, this research asks three related questions: (1) how is sustainable procurement perceived in developing economies, (2) how can government regulation influence its application, and (3) what is the role of performance measurement in stimulating sustainable procurement practices? Answers are sought via an investigation exploring the underlying issues and challenges facing the construction industry of a developing country looking to address sustainable procurement. Using primary and secondary data sources, this research presents a case study of the Jordanian construction industry. Findings show that whilst sustainable procurement practices are promoted, it is still in its infancy - in part due to ineffective procurement frameworks and a lack of performance measurement. Current government regulations and policies are identified as an underlying cause, discouraging the development and adoption of sustainable procurement methods. As the Jordanian construction industry shares characteristics with other developing economies, it is expected that the findings of this paper will be of interest to professionals in those construction industries attempting to initiate sustainable procurement via performance measurement.	en_US
dc.publisher	The University of New South Wales	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Australasian Universities Building Educators Association (AUBEA), 37th Annual International Conference: Proceedings	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	37th Annual International Conference	en_US
dc.title	Paving the road for sustainable construction in developing countries: a study of the Jordanian construction industry	en_US
dc.type	Conference Proceeding
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology/School of Professional Practice and Leadership
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CCDP - Contemporary Design Practice
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Abstract:

There is an increasing pressure on governments of developing economies to support sustainable construction procurement. In exploring this issue, this research asks three related questions: (1) how is sustainable procurement perceived in developing economies, (2) how can government regulation influence its application, and (3) what is the role of performance measurement in stimulating sustainable procurement practices? Answers are sought via an investigation exploring the underlying issues and challenges facing the construction industry of a developing country looking to address sustainable procurement. Using primary and secondary data sources, this research presents a case study of the Jordanian construction industry. Findings show that whilst sustainable procurement practices are promoted, it is still in its infancy - in part due to ineffective procurement frameworks and a lack of performance measurement. Current government regulations and policies are identified as an underlying cause, discouraging the development and adoption of sustainable procurement methods. As the Jordanian construction industry shares characteristics with other developing economies, it is expected that the findings of this paper will be of interest to professionals in those construction industries attempting to initiate sustainable procurement via performance measurement.

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