IDEAS home Printed from https://ideas.repec.org/a/gam/jsusta/v14y2022i19p12773-d935506.html
   My bibliography  Save this article

Research on the Influencing Factors for the Use of Green Building Materials through the Number Growth of Construction Enterprises Based on Agent-Based Modeling

Author

Listed:
  • Yong Li

    (School of E-Commerce and Logistics, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China)

  • Yu Sun

    (School of E-Commerce and Logistics, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China)

  • Chengcheng Zeng

    (BUCG The Eighth Construction Development Co., Ltd., Beijing 100012, China)

  • Jinxing Li

    (School of E-Commerce and Logistics, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China)

  • Yanping Gao

    (School of E-Commerce and Logistics, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China)

  • Haisheng Li

    (School of Computer Science and Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China)

Abstract

As the concept of green building is increasingly promoted worldwide, the use of green building materials has also attracted great attention. In order to improve the utilization rate of green building materials in construction projects, this paper tries to explore influencing factors based on the method of agent-based modeling (ABM), which is well-suited to the study of complex systems and their emergent behaviors. There are two types of agents being set, named, respectively, greedy construction enterprises and selective construction enterprises. Meanwhile, the construction unit’s intention to use green building materials is treated as the criterion. Two types of construction enterprises compete for projects to obtain profits. In order to reveal the mechanism of the evolutionary path of the macro system, the movement step, project unit profit, project cost and expansion cost are adopted as the independent variables and the number of enterprises is the dependent variable. Then, the experiment was performed with the NetLogo simulation platform. The simulation results show that, it is not beneficial for the selective construction enterprises when the movement step in selecting projects is too long and the project units are too profitable. However, when the project cost and expansion cost become higher, there is a significant advantage for selective construction enterprises to go for a long-term development. Therefore, after a comprehensive evaluation of project costs and unit profits, an optimal strategy can be formulated to ensure the quantitative scale of construction enterprises in the construction industry. This behavior can indirectly improve the intention of construction units to use green building materials and further promote the utilization rate of green building materials.

Suggested Citation

  • Yong Li & Yu Sun & Chengcheng Zeng & Jinxing Li & Yanping Gao & Haisheng Li, 2022. "Research on the Influencing Factors for the Use of Green Building Materials through the Number Growth of Construction Enterprises Based on Agent-Based Modeling," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(19), pages 1-13, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:14:y:2022:i:19:p:12773-:d:935506
    as

    Download full text from publisher

    File URL: https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/14/19/12773/pdf
    Download Restriction: no
    File URL: https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/14/19/12773/
    Download Restriction: no
    ---><---

    References listed on IDEAS

    as
    1. Anh-Duc Pham & Quang Trung Nguyen & Duc Long Luong & Quynh Chau Truong, 2020. "The Development of a Decision Support Model for Eco-Friendly Material Selection in Vietnam," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(7), pages 1-19, April.
    2. Linyan Chen & Xin Gao & Shitao Gong & Zhou Li, 2020. "Regionalization of Green Building Development in China: A Comprehensive Evaluation Model Based on the Catastrophe Progression Method," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(15), pages 1-22, July.
    3. Hao Wang & Pen-Chi Chiang & Yanpeng Cai & Chunhui Li & Xuan Wang & Tse-Lun Chen & Shiming Wei & Qian Huang, 2018. "Application of Wall and Insulation Materials on Green Building: A Review," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 10(9), pages 1-21, September.
    4. J. Carbo & N. Sanchez-Pi & J. M. Molina, 2018. "Agent-based simulation with NetLogo to evaluate ambient intelligence scenarios," Journal of Simulation, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 12(1), pages 42-52, January.
    5. Tomasz Antczak & Rafal Weron & Jacek Zabawa, 2020. "Data-driven simulation modeling of the checkout process in supermarkets: Insights for decision support in retail operations," WORking papers in Management Science (WORMS) WORMS/20/16, Department of Operations Research and Business Intelligence, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology.
    6. Shabir Hussain Khahro & Danish Kumar & Fida Hussain Siddiqui & Tauha Hussain Ali & Muhammad Saleem Raza & Ali Raza Khoso, 2021. "Optimizing Energy Use, Cost and Carbon Emission through Building Information Modelling and a Sustainability Approach: A Case-Study of a Hospital Building," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(7), pages 1-18, March.
    7. Nuril Izzeaty Ishak & Ernawati Mustafa Kamal & Nor’Aini Yusof, 2017. "The Green Manufacturer’s Compliance With Green Criteria Throughout the Life Cycle of Building Material," SAGE Open, , vol. 7(3), pages 21582440177, August.
    8. Ning Huang & Libiao Bai & Hailing Wang & Qiang Du & Long Shao & Jingtao Li, 2018. "Social Network Analysis of Factors Influencing Green Building Development in China," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 15(12), pages 1-16, November.
    9. Elizabeth Hunter & Brian Mac Namee & John Kelleher, 2020. "A Hybrid Agent-Based and Equation Based Model for the Spread of Infectious Diseases," Journal of Artificial Societies and Social Simulation, Journal of Artificial Societies and Social Simulation, vol. 23(4), pages 1-14.
    10. Yayun Shen & Michael Faure, 2021. "Green building in China," International Environmental Agreements: Politics, Law and Economics, Springer, vol. 21(2), pages 183-199, June.
    11. Shijing Yang & Yikun Su & Wei Wang & Kaicheng Hua, 2019. "Research on Developers’ Green Procurement Behavior Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 11(10), pages 1-23, May.
    12. Peter Revay & Claudio Cioffi-Revilla, 2018. "Survey of evolutionary computation methods in social agent-based modeling studies," Journal of Computational Social Science, Springer, vol. 1(1), pages 115-146, January.
    13. Seongjo Wang & Sungho Tae & Rakhyun Kim, 2019. "Development of a Green Building Materials Integrated Platform Based on Materials and Resources in G-SEED in South Korea," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 11(23), pages 1-19, November.
    Full references (including those not matched with items on IDEAS)

    Citations

    Citations are extracted by the CitEc Project, subscribe to its RSS feed for this item.
    as


    Cited by:

    1. Francesco Asdrubali & Luca Evangelisti & Claudia Guattari & Marta Roncone & Daniele Milone, 2023. "Experimental Analysis of the Thermal Performance of Wood Fiber Insulating Panels," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(3), pages 1-22, January.

    Most related items

    These are the items that most often cite the same works as this one and are cited by the same works as this one.
    1. Anh-Duc Pham & Quang Trung Nguyen & Duc Long Luong & Quynh Chau Truong, 2020. "The Development of a Decision Support Model for Eco-Friendly Material Selection in Vietnam," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(7), pages 1-19, April.
    2. Yihong Wang & Da Chen & Pingye Tian, 2022. "Research on the Impact Path of the Sustainable Development of Green Buildings: Evidence from China," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(20), pages 1-23, October.
    3. Suyang Xue & Jiaming Na & Libin Wang & Shuangjun Wang & Xiaoxiao Xu, 2023. "The Outlook of Green Building Development in China during the “Fourteenth Five-Year Plan” Period," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(6), pages 1-22, March.
    4. Mohamed Abdelkader Souissi & Achraf Ammar & Omar Trabelsi & Jordan M. Glenn & Omar Boukhris & Khaled Trabelsi & Bassem Bouaziz & Piotr Zmijewski & Hichem Souissi & Anis Ben Chikha & Tarak Driss & Hamd, 2021. "Distance Motor Learning during the COVID-19 Induced Confinement: Video Feedback with a Pedagogical Activity Improves the Snatch Technique in Young Athletes," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(6), pages 1-13, March.
    5. Xingwei Li & Jingru Li & Yicheng Huang & Jinrong He & Xiang Liu & Jiachi Dai & Qiong Shen, 2022. "Construction enterprises’ adoption of green development behaviors: an agent-based modeling approach," Palgrave Communications, Palgrave Macmillan, vol. 9(1), pages 1-11, December.
    6. Yu Cao & Cong Xu & Syahrul Nizam Kamaruzzaman & Nur Mardhiyah Aziz, 2022. "A Systematic Review of Green Building Development in China: Advantages, Challenges and Future Directions," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(19), pages 1-29, September.
    7. Tomasz Antczak & Bartosz Skorupa & Mikolaj Szurlej & Rafal Weron & Jacek Zabawa, 2021. "Simulation modeling of epidemic risk in supermarkets: Investigating the impact of social distancing and checkout zone design," WORking papers in Management Science (WORMS) WORMS/21/05, Department of Operations Research and Business Intelligence, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology.
    8. Das, Saikat & Bose, Indranil & Sarkar, Uttam Kumar, 2023. "Predicting the outbreak of epidemics using a network-based approach," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 309(2), pages 819-831.
    9. Shuguang Liu & Jiayi Wang & Yin Long, 2023. "Research into the Spatiotemporal Characteristics and Influencing Factors of Technological Innovation in China’s Natural Gas Industry from the Perspective of Energy Transition," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(9), pages 1-34, April.
    10. Jolien Grandia & Dylan Voncken, 2019. "Sustainable Public Procurement: The Impact of Ability, Motivation, and Opportunity on the Implementation of Different Types of Sustainable Public Procurement," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 11(19), pages 1-17, September.
    11. Xingwei Li & Jiachi Dai & Xiaowen Zhu & Jingru Li & Jinrong He & Yicheng Huang & Xiang Liu & Qiong Shen, 2023. "Mechanism of attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control influence the green development behavior of construction enterprises," Palgrave Communications, Palgrave Macmillan, vol. 10(1), pages 1-13, December.
    12. Isabel García Gutiérrez & Daniel Elduque & Carmelo Pina & Rafael Tobajas & Carlos Javierre, 2020. "Influence of the Composition on the Environmental Impact of a Casting Magnesium Alloy," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(24), pages 1-20, December.
    13. Maria Psillaki & Nikolaos Apostolopoulos & Ilias Makris & Panagiotis Liargovas & Sotiris Apostolopoulos & Panos Dimitrakopoulos & George Sklias, 2023. "Hospitals’ Energy Efficiency in the Perspective of Saving Resources and Providing Quality Services through Technological Options: A Systematic Literature Review," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(2), pages 1-21, January.
    14. Kim, Hyejung, 2021. "Technologies for adapting to climate change: A case study of Korean cities and implications for Latin American cities," Documentos de Proyectos 46992, Naciones Unidas Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL).
    15. Byung-Ju Jeon & Byung-Soo Kim, 2021. "Development of Material Combination Model Considering Economics and Construction Efficiency for G-SEED Certification," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(6), pages 1-15, March.
    16. Xingwei Li & Jinrong He & Yicheng Huang & Jingru Li & Xiang Liu & Jiachi Dai, 2022. "Predicting the factors influencing construction enterprises’ adoption of green development behaviors using artificial neural network," Palgrave Communications, Palgrave Macmillan, vol. 9(1), pages 1-12, December.
    17. Stefano Cascone & Renata Rapisarda & Dario Cascone, 2019. "Physical Properties of Straw Bales as a Construction Material: A Review," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 11(12), pages 1-19, June.
    18. Renan Felinto de Farias Aires & Luciano Ferreira, 2022. "A New Multi-Criteria Approach for Sustainable Material Selection Problem," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(18), pages 1-20, September.
    19. Elkady, Sahar & Hernantes, Josune & Labaka, Leire, 2023. "Towards a resilient community: A decision support framework for prioritizing stakeholders' interaction areas," Reliability Engineering and System Safety, Elsevier, vol. 237(C).
    20. Guangmin Zhang & Yang Zhang & Wei Tian & Huimin Li & Ping Guo & Fangfang Ye, 2021. "Bridging the Intention–Behavior Gap: Effect of Altruistic Motives on Developers’ Action towards Green Redevelopment of Industrial Brownfields," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(2), pages 1-16, January.

    Corrections

    All material on this site has been provided by the respective publishers and authors. You can help correct errors and omissions. When requesting a correction, please mention this item's handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:14:y:2022:i:19:p:12773-:d:935506. See general information about how to correct material in RePEc.

    If you have authored this item and are not yet registered with RePEc, we encourage you to do it here. This allows to link your profile to this item. It also allows you to accept potential citations to this item that we are uncertain about.

    If CitEc recognized a bibliographic reference but did not link an item in RePEc to it, you can help with this form .

    If you know of missing items citing this one, you can help us creating those links by adding the relevant references in the same way as above, for each refering item. If you are a registered author of this item, you may also want to check the "citations" tab in your RePEc Author Service profile, as there may be some citations waiting for confirmation.

    For technical questions regarding this item, or to correct its authors, title, abstract, bibliographic or download information, contact: MDPI Indexing Manager (email available below). General contact details of provider: https://www.mdpi.com .

    Please note that corrections may take a couple of weeks to filter through the various RePEc services.

    IDEAS is a RePEc service. RePEc uses bibliographic data supplied by the respective publishers.