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Understanding the impediments to the adoption of sustainable construction technologies in developing countries

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  • Milanzi, Sayeed Aboobakr

    (University of South Africa)

  • Hailu, Henok Asfaw

    (University of South Africa)

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Sustainable construction technologies have recently acquired more attention in the construction industry. However, their adoption has faced different barriers. This study aimed to identify and rank the impediments to sustainable construction technologies in developing countries. A systematic literature review (SLR) method was employed. After screening using inclusion/exclusion criteria, 22 publications were selected for further analysis. Afterwards, ten major impediments were explored with a thematic analysis method. Therefore, the finding of this study reveals that developing countries could enhance the implementation of sustainable technologies and alleviate environmental consequences, boost economic growth, and promote inclusive development by designing and implementing corresponding strategies that could tackle the identified impediments.

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  • Milanzi, Sayeed Aboobakr & Hailu, Henok Asfaw, 2024. "Understanding the impediments to the adoption of sustainable construction technologies in developing countries," Journal of Economic and Social Development, Clinical Journals Press, vol. 11(02), pages 01-11, September.
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    Keywords

    Sustainability; Construction Technology; Developing Countries; Systematic Literature Review; Impediments;
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    • A11 - General Economics and Teaching - - General Economics - - - Role of Economics; Role of Economists

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