GBI assessment checklist: Level of awareness of the contractors in the Malaysian construction industry

3rd International Conference on Research Methodology for Built Environment and Engineering 2017

生态环境科学

Marhani, M.A.^1 ; Muksain, M.A.S.^1

Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia^1

关键词: Education training;    Green building projects;    Green buildings;    Malaysia;    Malaysian construction industry;    Public perception;    Questionnaire surveys;    Research and development;   

Others  :  https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1755-1315/117/1/012024/pdf
DOI  :  10.1088/1755-1315/117/1/012024

学科分类：环境科学（综合）

来源: IOP

【 摘 要 】

Malaysia has developed Green Building Index (GBI) as the green rating tool for buildings and townships to encourage sustainability in the construction industry. Understanding the roles and tasks of a contractor is essential in accomplishing the GBI assessment on a green building project. However, there are challenges in adapting the GBI. The objective of this paper is to identify the knowledge of contractor for each area of assessments in GBI's checklist. Data were collected through the questionnaire surveys to the selected contractors, which were involved in GBI projects. The findings revealed that most of the respondents agreed and acknowledged the impact of each criterion in the assessment. Thus, it is highly recommended to educate and change the public perception on the awareness of the green building. Aside, more research and development (R&D) process should be encouraged to accelerate the GBI certificate implementation in the construction industry. In conclusion, proper education training, more legislative and financial framework are essential for the future of green building projects.