Awareness and perception of sustainable materials
| Awareness and Perception (About Sustainable Materials) | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|
| How much do you know about sustainable construction materials? | Very Familiar | 60% |
| Somewhat Familiar | 36% | |
| Not Familiar | 4% | |
| What makes your company interested in the application of sustainable construction materials? (Select all that apply) | Environmental concerns | 32% |
| Regulatory requirements | 31% | |
| Cost savings | 16% | |
| Market demand | 12% | |
| Corporate social responsibility | 8% | |
| Other (Please specify) | 2% | |
| In your opinion, how crucial is the application of sustainability concept in construction when it comes to material uses? | Very Important | 44% |
| Important | 49% | |
| Neutral | 7% | |
| Unimportant | 0% | |
| Very Unimportant | 0% | |
| Do you incorporate green products in the construction of your firm’s projects in the present world? | Yes | 91% |
| No | 0% | |
| Not Sure | 9% | |
| Out of what materials do you mostly work with when it comes to sustainable projects? | Recycled steel | 29% |
| Recycled concrete | 6% | |
| Low-VOC paints | 30% | |
| Green roofs | 31% | |
| Other (Please specify) | 3% | |
| What are the criteria that you use when identifying the sustainability of materials to use in your projects? | Cost | 23% |
| Availability | 23% | |
| Environmental impact | 17% | |
| Performance and durability | 20% | |
| Client preference | 17% | |
Challenges and Opportunities
| Challenges and Opportunities | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|
| Out of the aforementioned sustainable construction materials, what do you think are the challenges that you are likely to face in your firm? | Higher costs | 28% |
| Lack of availability | 20% | |
| Limited supplier options | 25% | |
| Lack of technical knowledge | 15% | |
| Regulatory barriers | 2% | |
| Client resistance | 10% | |
| In what manner does your company meet these difficulties? | Partnering with suppliers | 49% |
| Training and education programs | 29% | |
| Government incentives | 6% | |
| Research and development | 15% | |
Respondent’s Profile
| Demographic | Category | Frequency | Percentage [%] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Role / Position | Project Manager | 22 | 40% |
| Construction Manager | 9 | 16% | |
| Project Engineer | 12 | 22% | |
| Materials / QA/QC Engineer | 9 | 16% | |
| Others (Higher Management) | 3 | 6% | |
| Total | 55 | 100% | |
| Years of Experience | 0–5 Years | 1 | 2% |
| 6–10 Years | 16 | 29% | |
| 11–15 Years | 14 | 25% | |
| Above 15 Years | 24 | 44% | |
| Total | 55 | 100% | |
| Type of Organization | Contractor | 38 | 69% |
| Consultant | 15 | 27% | |
| Client | 2 | 4% | |
| Total | 55 | 100% |
Future Outlook
| Future Outlook | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|
| Do you think that you will be using more sustainable materials in the future projects? | Yes | 78% |
| No | 0% | |
| Not Sure | 22% | |
| What do you think are the trends that the use of sustainable construction materials will take in the next five years? | Increased regulation | 32% |
| There are more publications being produced. | 8% | |
| Cost reduction | 25% | |
| Technological advancements | 21% | |
| Growing client demand | 14% | |
| In what ways can your company be supported to include the sustainable materials in its products? | Government incentives | 31% |
| Training and education | 25% | |
| Improved supply chain | 31% | |
| Industry collaboration | 14% | |