Why Sharing Economy Model Struggles in Sustainable Construction: A DEMATEL-based Causal Analysis from a Developing Country

“ The effect of firm informality on sustainable and responsible innovation in developing countries: Evidence from Nigeria

Assessing the Role of Digital Twin Technology in Building Construction: A Malaysian Perspective

The building sector, in particular, accounts for about 39% of global greenhouse gas emissions, significantly contributing to the worldwide carbon footprint. Despite increasing efforts to promote sustainable construction through energy efficiency and environmental regulations, the industry still faces challenges in redu...

Motivators for adopting circular economy in construction

The construction industry is transitioning globally from a linear practice to a circular economy (CE) approach, offering promising pathways to mitigate environmental impacts and optimize resource utilization. Yet, a critical gap persists in understanding the motivators behind this transition. This study identified...

What Drives CSR for Sustainable Development in a Transition Economy? Evidence from Vietnam

This study used an institutional perspective to analyze corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices in Vietnam, which is a developing country with institutional voids and competing normative systems. Data were collected using a survey of 463 managers of 463 Vietnamese companies. Then, a PLS-SEM model was used to as...

The innovation paradox: Institutional drivers and capability orchestration in Vietnamese enterprises

Type of the article: Research ArticleAbstractEnterprises serve as the primary innovation engine in transition economies yet face significant institutional challenges. The purpose of this study is to investigate the “innovation paradox” in enterprises within a transition economy by analyzing the shift from reliance on p...

Prioritizing sustainable practices for decarbonizing construction SMEs: an actionable roadmap for capability development in developing economies

As the construction sector strives to meet global climate targets, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in developing economies represent a critical yet often overlooked frontier for decarbonization. Despite their significant role, construction SMEs face barriers such as limited financial capacity, weak techni...