Sustainable construction and drivers of change in Greece: a Delphi study

Odysseus Manoliadis, Ioannis Tsolas and Alexandra Nakou

Construction Management and Economics, 2006, vol. 24, issue 2, 113-120

Abstract: During the last decade, sustainable development issues have been gradually adopted in Greece's construction industry, changing the traditional methods and technology. The aim of this investigation is to identify potential drivers of change, to position them properly in the wider context of sustainable construction and to outline the progress to be expected in the coming decade. The methodological framework used is a Delphi technique based on a questionnaire of 20 experts (consultant engineers, construction managers and contractors). The results show that the most important influences on sustainable construction in Greece are energy conservation measures, resource conservation strategies and waste reduction. In terms of the initiatives expected in the coming decade, energy conservation measures, waste reduction measures, as well as product innovation and certification are expected to rank high. In conclusion, the results are consistent with those of previous researchers showing significant trends towards land use, energy, and resource conservation.

Keywords: Change; sustainable construction; Delphi method; Greece; construction policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2006
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