Green building technology initiatives to achieve construction quality and environmental sustainability in the construction industry in Malaysia
construction industry to enhance environmental concerns and the adoption of capacity development model to manage the environment and up keeping of the quality in Malaysian construction industry. Design/methodology/approach – This paper describes an innovative approach to understanding the role o...
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Emerald Group Publishing Limited
2015
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| Online Access: | http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/9699/1/Green%20building%20technology%28abs%29.pdf http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/9699/ http://www.emeraldinsight.com/ |
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| Summary: | construction industry to enhance environmental concerns and the adoption of capacity development
model to manage the environment and up keeping of the quality in Malaysian construction
industry.
Design/methodology/approach – This paper describes an innovative approach to understanding
the role of internal and external influence through LEGO® concept. This approach builds on the theory
of change management, in which includes learning about the domain of enabling environment,
organisation, individual and knowledge management process. New ideas, practices or technologies
occur through integration of efforts particularly from the above mentioned domains. The approach
also analyses the challenges faced by construction stakeholders. It draws on findings from different
studies including some other countries of sustainability in which the engagement of previous research
has been incorporated to further enhance the construction and environmental quality in the Malaysian
construction industry.
Findings – Environmental sustainable development construction requires a holistic thinking
and decision making and more innovative solutions that enhance sustainability and result in
mutually benefited outcomes for all stakeholders. A dedicated effort especially government and
government link company is in strong demand. A valid reason for capacity development to
develop in organisations and individuals to perform functions needed to keep green management
operating and evolving to meet new challenges. The construction sector will benefit from
learning advances in capacity development which are designed to improve and enhance
construction and environmental quality governance. The coverage of LEGO® conceptual
framework at which capacity development operates was identified in each domain of change
management.
Research limitations/implications – A limitation of the study was the relatively little literature
information provided and thus affects the expounding and reliability of data. For this reason, these
findings cannot be generalised to the other countries based on this study alone. The access to information
is limited as public and private organisations hesitate to share information on their strategic
planning and tactics.
Originality/value – Development of capacity development model will contribute to the understanding
of environmental sustainability through identifying gaps in the understanding and pursuit of
construction and environmental quality in the Malaysian construction industry. This paper suggests the
future prospect that integrates several dimensions towards green management practice in Malaysia. |
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