Promoting the Adoption of Sustainable Environmental Technologies in Ghana’s Construction Sector: A Quantitative Study of Key Drivers

Abstract

This study aims to quantitatively assess the key drivers influencing the adoption of sustainable environmental construction technologies (ECTs) in Ghana's construction sector. A structured survey was conducted with 275 professionals from the Ghana Real Estate Developers Association (GREDA), the Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE), the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), and the Architects Registration Council (ARC). A fivepoint Likert scale was used in the evaluation. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics and correlation analyses to identify key enablers of ECT adoption. The study is constrained geographically, and future research should incorporate a wider variety of stakeholders and geographic regions to enhance the generalizability of the findings. The correlation analysis revealed strong associations between energy efficiency and regulatory policies (? = 0.678, p < 0.01) and between financial incentives and technological advancements (? = 0.521, p < 0.01), highlighting the critical role of policy and financial mechanisms in driving sustainable technology adoption. The study recommends the creation of more substantial financial incentives and clearer regulatory and policy frameworks to promote ECT adoption. Enhancing awareness campaigns on the economic and environmental benefits of these technologies is essential for aligning the sector with national and global sustainability goals. Future research should incorporate a wider variety of stakeholders and geographic regions to enhance the generalizability of the findings.