Growing environmental concerns and the threat of resource scarcity have heightened interest in Circular Economy (CE) concept over last decade. Nonetheless, implementation CE practice within built environment has taken a slower pace comparison with other industries. A clear understanding systemic multilevel aspects CE, especially relation to barriers that hinder practical implementation, appears be lacking sector. In light this, study aims examine existing body knowledge elucidate, from...

Purpose This study evaluates the drivers that stimulate adoption of integrated digital delivery (IDD) for sustainable construction. The provides a comprehensive understanding complexities IDD and means by which they contribute to broader scheme development in construction industry. Design/methodology/approach conducted mixed-method systematic review two phases identify examine how goals (SDGs) literature. A total 386 articles were retrieved bibliometric analysis with R-programming language,...

Drought has detrimental impacts on crop and livestock farming systems worldwide, but less attention been given to outdoor systems, particularly in humid temperate regions. This research evaluated how an intense drought 2018 impacted the UK sector responses adopted by key actors, though a combination of analysis weekly agricultural trade publications semi-structured interviews with farmers. centred feed fodder availability, animal productivity welfare, farm economics, farmer well-being,...

Abstract The nexus between digital technologies (DTs) and sustainability in the built environment has attracted increasing research interest recent years, yet understanding DT utilization its impact on construction processes remains fragmented. To address this gap, study conducts a systematic review of literature to analyze synthesize findings application DTs at various stages lifecycle. We undertake an in-depth content analysis 72 articles, with revealing that prominent for include building...

Purpose Circular procurement (CP) systems have become essential in the face of resource scarcity, environmental degradation and need for cost savings. However, its widespread adoption construction projects has been notably slow. This study sets out to examine barriers CP implementation explore potential solutions accelerate uptake within global industry. Design/methodology/approach The employs a quantitative approach perspectives 132 experts from split sample two geo-economic contexts:...

Circular procurement (CP) systems are fast evolving and recently, regarded as a 'golden-ring' to be leveraged in promoting the circular economy. However, it appears that construction sector of developing countries is yet make any significant adaptions improvements its existing practice. In this paper, we examine state practice such for opportunities develop implement CP. Using case analysis from Ghanaian context, evidence on status quo green system sought ascertain gaps similarities between...

Purpose The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the construction industry, yet still, it is unclear from existing studies about critical challenges imposed on quality assurance (QA), particularly Cross-border Construction Logistics and Supply Chain (Cb-CLSC). Thus, this study aims to identify examine of QA Cb-CLSC during pandemic. Design/methodology/approach aim achieved via an embedded mixed-method approach pragmatically involving a desk literature review engaging 150 experts across globe using...

This study examines the quality assurance (QA) practices of cross-border construction logistics and supply chain (Cb-CLSC) amid pandemic by adopting an embedded mixed-method design involving a comprehensive desk literature review experts across Hong Kong–Mainland China links. The revealed 10 critical QA practices, with top three comprising 'understanding requirements, norms, standards quality', 'assigning clear responsibilities to qualified workers' 'recording documenting work processes,...

ABSTRACTThis study sought to identify the dimensions and significant critical factors capable of enhancing Smart Building Technologies' (SBTs') implementation for smart building projects in developing countries. A desk literature review is first conducted categorize potential factors. It further analyzed using partial least square structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) based on 227 valid data from experts Ghana. The revealed four underlying (i.e., ‘processes control'[PC], ‘people...

Purpose Traditional procurement approaches are no longer sufficient amidst dire environmental challenges caused by the construction sector. Yet, it is unclear from existing studies what factors could encourage alternatives such as circular (CP). Thus, this study aims to investigate determinants of CP adoption in global industry. Design/methodology/approach The employs a mixed-method approach involving focus group interviews with experts and engaging 194 international professionals using...

Little study on performance measurement has been conducted within sub-Saharan Africa, where international construction joint ventures (ICJV) have become an emerging trend in construction. Consequently, the reliability and comparability of existing measures such a new region are unknown. This paper adds to knowledge by identifying relevant venture (JV) Ghanaian industry. Using self-administered data obtained through questionnaire survey purposive snowball sampling, respondents rated their...