Factors Influencing Clients’ Commitment to Sustainable Construction Practices

Successful sustainable development of projects largely depends on the level of clients’ commitment to sustainable construction practices.  This survey found that the most influential factors were client knowledge and awareness; cost implication and mechanism of financial involvement; economic value and return on investment; end-user/client perception and preference; and health and safety implications.  Clients decide on and have control over the implementation of sustainable construction practices and the success of sustainable construction projects.  Responsible clients express sustainability aims in a policy statement, which stimulates sustainability action plans for social, economic and environmental issues and drives the sustainability of building construction.