A Survey Study on Challenges and Factors Affecting in Adopting Sustainable Construction Methods in Indian Construction Industry

Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering and Technology, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, India - 532410;

Email: ravimacherla007@gmail.com

Abstract

Due to India’s growing urbanization, the building industry is experiencing severe environmental challenges. Demand for residential housing is rising, which causes people to use more energy, resources, and raw materials leading to the rise of the carbon footprint. The environment is significantly impacted by the construction sector. It uses up natural resources and energy reserves, and it contributes significantly to the world’s CO₂ emissions. The production of waste, the use of energy and water inefficiently, as well as several other environmental harms, have all been linked to the building sector. The step towards sustainability is getting a good cause due to the extinction of resources and increase of pollution in the environment. As per the sources, the majority of the carbon footprint is produced from cement and cement-related products (Construction Industry). Green Building practices are showing a good impact in the reduction of carbon footprint in the environment from the construction industry. This study aims to explore the importance of sustainable construction by conducting two surveys, a primary survey and a secondary survey. The primary survey focused on identifying the challenges in adopting sustainable construction practices, while the secondary survey aimed to identify the factors that influence the adoption of sustainable construction practices. The research employed the Relative Importance Index (RII) to identify the major challenges faced in adopting sustainable construction practices. With the help of RII factor, I was easily figured out the main challenges are Limited Awareness and Expensive Products.