Factors Contributing to Using Green Construction Materials for Road Traffic Infrastructure Projects

Abstract

The construction industry contributes to the consumption of 40% of generated energy, 30% of raw materials and 33% of global emissions that cause negative environmental impacts. Many previous studies in terms of evaluating the ability of green construction materials to replace traditional materials applied in the construction field have been numerous noteworthy accomplishments. However, the implementation and application of these achievements are still inadequate. This study collected and analyzed survey data to determine the main factors contributing to the use of green construction materials in road transport infrastructure projects in Vietnam. The primary factors, listed in descending order of importance, consisted of the low level of technical responsiveness, lack of vision and development orientation of enterprises, lack of coordination among stakeholders in the implementation process, durability, difficulty in maintainability and repairability (including raw materials), and lack of government policy and roadmap for sustainable development. In summary, the research results provided a more open approach to green construction materials in road traffic infrastructure projects and contributed to the mass development of green construction materials in such projects.