The Role of Awareness in Sustainable Construction Materials Uptake in Developing Economies
Evidence From Nigeria
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19235394 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mumini Damilola Osuolale (0009-0004-9067-1058, School of Architecture The University of Texas at Austin Austin USA, corresponding author), Tajudeen Ajisomo (School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering Loughborough University Loughborough UK), Juliana Felkner (School of Architecture The University of Texas at Austin Austin USA) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Publication date | 2026-06-03 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Sustainable Development (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0968-0802 • E-ISSN: 1099-1719 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/sd.71297 |
| OpenAlex | W7163419660 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 86 |
Sustainable Construction Materials (SCM) are crucial for reducing lifecycle emissions in the built environment, yet their adoption remains limited in many developing economies, such as Nigeria. This study investigates how awareness influences the adoption of SCM among professionals in Nigeria's Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) sector. Analyzing 257 survey responses through Exploratory Factor Analysis and PLS‐SEM. Awareness significantly predicts adoption ( β = 0.447, p f 2 = 0.258). Conversely, factors such as profession, company size, and years of experience do not significantly predict adoption, indicating systemic barriers outweigh demographic influences. The model explains 24.2% of the variance in adoption, highlighting an awareness‐action gap driven by economic, regulatory, and supply chain challenges. The findings emphasize the need for integrated strategies that combine awareness, enforceable regulations, financial incentives, and local supply chain development to promote sustainable material adoption and low‐carbon transitions in developing regions
Construction industry · Developing country · Exploratory factor analysis · Supply chain · Sustainability · Sustainable development · Recycled Aggregate Concrete Performance · Sustainable Building Design and Assessment · Sustainable Supply Chain Management
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