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Barrett, P S, Sexton, M G and Green, L (1999) Integrated delivery systems for sustainable construction. Building Research & Information, 27(06), 398–405.

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Bröchner, J, Ang, G K I and Fredriksson, G (1999) Sustainability and the performance concept: encouraging innovative environmental technology in construction. Building Research & Information, 27(06), 367–78.

Cheng, Z, Ke, Y, Yang, Z, Cai, J and Wang, H (2020) Diversification or convergence. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(06), 1315–35.

Clarke, L, van der Meer, M, Bingham, C, Michielsens, E and Miller, S (2009) Enabling and disabling: disability in the British and Dutch construction sectors. Construction Management and Economics, 27(06), 555–66.

Courtney, R (1999) CIB Agenda 21 and the building research community. Building Research & Information, 27(06), 373–7.

Gunduz, M and Elsherbeny, H A (2020) Critical assessment of construction contract administration using fuzzy structural equation modeling. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(06), 1233–55.

Gurgun, A P and Koc, K (2020) Contractor prequalification for green buildings—evidence from Turkey. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(06), 1377–400.

Huang, Y-L (2009) Prediction of contractor default probability using structural models of credit risk: an empirical investigation. Construction Management and Economics, 27(06), 581–96.

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Lau, E and Rowlinson, S (2009) Interpersonal trust and inter-firm trust in construction projects. Construction Management and Economics, 27(06), 539–54.

Le, P T, Chileshe, N, Kirytopoulos, K and Rameezdeen, R (2020) Investigating the significance of risks in BOT transportation projects in Vietnam. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(06), 1401–25.

Li, H, Li, V, Skitmore, M, Wong, J K W and Cheng, E W L (2009) Competitiveness factors: a study of the real estate market in China. Construction Management and Economics, 27(06), 567–79.

Li, J, Zuo, J, Jiang, W, Zhong, X, Li, J and Pan, Y (2020) Policy instrument choice for construction and demolition waste management: the case study of Shenzhen, China. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(06), 1283–97.

Madson, K M, Franz, B, Molenaar, K R and Okudan Kremer, G (2020) Strategic development of flexible manufacturing facilities. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(06), 1299–314.

Olawumi, T O and Chan, D W (2020) Key drivers for smart and sustainable practices in the built environment. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(06), 1257–81.

• Type: Journal Article
• Keywords: Construction industry; BIM; Drivers; Stakeholders; Sustainability; Smart sustainable practices;
• ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
• URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-06-2019-0305
• Abstract:
  The construction industry has been evolving in recent years through the adoption of smart tools such as building information modeling to reduce the complexity in the construction process and optimize the project's goals. This paper aims to identify and assess the key drivers for the implementation of smart sustainable practices in the construction industry. Inferential and descriptive statistical techniques were employed in analyzing the data collected via an international empirical questionnaire survey deployed in soliciting the perceptions of 220 construction professionals across 21 countries. Factor analysis was used to categorize the identified key drivers into their underlying clusters for further discussion. Also, the data were analyzed based on the various groups and regions of the study's respondents. The key drivers (KDs) are related to the technical competence of staff as well as knowledge and awareness level within the industry, issues related to organizational and project's strategy and policies, availability of financial resources and development of relevant standards and policies to aid its execution among others. A comparative analysis of the perceptions of the different respondents' groups was undertaken and discussed. The analysis of the key drivers for the implementation of smart and sustainable practices in the construction industry is expected to aid the decision-making of the relevant stakeholders as well as serve as a consultation instrument for government agencies in their design of localized policies and guidelines to aid smart and sustainable urbanization. The findings revealed the gaps in the implementation of smart and sustainable practices in various climes and organization setups and provided useful and practical strategies for addressing the current hindrances during implementation. The study has generated valuable insights into the significant drivers that can enhance the implementation of smart and sustainable practices across regions. It is evident that synergy among the relevant stakeholders in the built environment will help accelerate the implementation of smart sustainable practices in the construction industry. The study findings have provided profound contributions to theory and research as well as to industry practice.

Patermann, C (1999) The fifth EU framework programme and its consequences for the construction industry. Building Research & Information, 27(06), 413–9.

Plessis, C D (1999) Sustainable development demands dialogue between developed and developing worlds. Building Research & Information, 27(06), 319–90.

Pollington, C (1999) Legal and procurement practices for sustainable development. Building Research & Information, 27(06), 410–2.

Raynsford, N (1999) The UK's approach to sustainable development in construction. Building Research & Information, 27(06), 420–4.

Santoso, D S (2009) The construction site as a multicultural workplace: a perspective of minority migrant workers in Brunei. Construction Management and Economics, 27(06), 529–37.

Sjöström, C and Bakens, W (1999) CIB Agenda 21 for sustainable construction: why, how and what?. Building Research & Information, 27(06), 348–54.

Stigson, B (1999) Sustainable development for industry and society. Building Research & Information, 27(06), 425–31.

Vieira, R, Carreira, P, Domingues, P and Costa, A A (2020) Supporting building automation systems in BIM/IFC: reviewing the existing information gap. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(06), 1357–75.

Walraven, A and de Vries, B (2009) From demand driven contractor selection towards value driven contractor selection. Construction Management and Economics, 27(06), 597–604.