Exploring Barriers and Opportunities for Sustainable Construction Practices in the Modern Construction Industry

The following are the conclusion of the research work as given below; 1. The most significant obstacle to the adoption of sustainable building is budget constraints, which are caused by project financial limitations. 2. Project execution is greatly delayed by complicated approval processes, which deters stakeholders from using sustainable practices . 3. Developers become less motivated when there are no financial incentives, which lowers the economic appeal of sustainable development. 4. The biggest potential is provided by the effective use of natural resources, which guarantees long-term sustainability and construction cost reductions. 5. Minimizing pollution and resource depletion is the main advantage of sustainable building, as evidenced by the reduction of environmental consequences. 6. The value of green buildings is increased by improved indoor environmental quality, which also improves tenant comfort and health.

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