CONTRACTORS’ PERSPECTIVE ON THE MATURITY LEVEL OF GREEN BUILDING PRACTICES IN THE SARAWAK CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Authors

  • Angela Mee Yii Ting Quantity Surveying Department, School of Built Environment, University of Technology Sarawak, 96000 Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia.
  • Shi Yee Wong Quantity Surveying Department, School of Built Environment, University of Technology Sarawak, 96000 Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia.
  • Precilla Anak Palis Quantity Surveying Department, School of Built Environment, University of Technology Sarawak, 96000 Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia.
  • Elizabeth Anak Ellie Quantity Surveying Department, School of Built Environment, University of Technology Sarawak, 96000 Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22452/jscp.vol16sp.1

Keywords:

Contractors; Construction Industry; Maturity Level; Green Building

Abstract

High carbon emission alerted different stakeholders to look into sustainable practices and green building is one of the initiatives. Despite the efforts from various parties, the maturity level of green practices in Malaysia is still low compared to the developed countries. This study aims to investigate the maturity level of green building practices and factors influencing such practices in the Sarawak construction industry from contractors’ perspective. Semi-structured interviews with five contractors with experiences in green building projects were conducted. Content analysis was employed to analyse the collected data. The findings revealed that the interviewees were aware on the existence and benefits of green building practices but not taking initiatives to get involved. Hence, the results indicated that the maturity level of green building practices in Sarawak construction industry is still at the low level. The results showed that the key factors that affect the maturity level are cost and limited market demand. This study could serve as a basis and provide greater insights into the adoption of green building practices in the Sarawak construction industry.

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Published

2025-09-26

How to Cite

Angela Mee Yii Ting, Shi Yee Wong, Precilla Anak Palis, & Elizabeth Anak Ellie. (2025). CONTRACTORS’ PERSPECTIVE ON THE MATURITY LEVEL OF GREEN BUILDING PRACTICES IN THE SARAWAK CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY. Journal of Surveying, Construction and Property, 16, 1–10. https://doi.org/10.22452/jscp.vol16sp.1

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Vol. 16 (2025): Special Issue ICIUP

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