Pro-environmental Practices among Malaysian Construction Practitioners

作者: Nor’Aini Yusof , Mohammad Iranmanesh , Hanizam Awang

DOI: 10.6084/M9.FIGSHARE.1437780.V1

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摘要: A B S T R C Societal interest and alarm in Malaysia is growing due to the substantial environmental impacts caused by considerable amounts of construction waste energy consumption. Malaysian citizens are becoming increasingly concerned about how these will affect their local communities therefore ever more attentive industry's efforts reduce The aim present study measure current status pro-environmental practices among industry practitioners. Data for came from a sample 375 practitioners Malaysia's sector. Descriptive analysis was used data analysis. result indicates that overall Malaysia, notice implement projects at an acceptable level, yet, results also demonstrate some pro- receive less attention; such as complying with codes practice considering suitable site development project. Findings this be valuable understanding need attention policy makers.

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