Confirmatory Factor Analysis of Key Organisational Enablers for Sustainable Building Construction in South Africa
Sustainable building construction (SBC) contributes immensely to attaining sustainable development initiatives. Nevertheless, SBC is not fully embraced among construction organisations in developing countries due to several challenges, suggesting the need for lasting solutions. However, uncertainty...
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| description | Sustainable building construction (SBC) contributes immensely to attaining sustainable development initiatives. Nevertheless, SBC is not fully embraced among construction organisations in developing countries due to several challenges, suggesting the need for lasting solutions. However, uncertainty remains about the most vital characteristics/enablers that construction organisations need to adopt SBC. This study investigated the organisational enablers that contribute to SBC’s successful deployment. This study employed quantitative methodology using a structured questionnaire for data collection. With a convenient sample technique, a sample size of 281 was achieved from professionals working in the built environment in the Gauteng Province of South Africa (SA). Data were analysed with a four-step approach, including the relevant descriptive and inferential statistics. Relevant reliability and validity tests of the research instrument/measuring variables were observed, including pilot testing, Cronbach’s alpha test, Kaiser–Meyer–Olkin, and Bartlett’s sphericity test. Mean rankings followed this in conjunction with standard deviations. Likewise, the Kruskal–Wallis H-test was employed to determine statistically significant differences in the responses of the study’s respondents. Furthermore, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used to confirm the variables’ goodness of fit in the measurement model or latent construct (organisational enablers), indicating their significance. According to their regression values, the top five variables included commitment to innovative construction, adequate project management culture, support from top management, sound intra-organisational leadership, and social responsibility to protect the environment. Generally, the study’s findings were supported by institutional theory and resource-based view theory. The study recommends carefully considering the findings among construction organisations and policymakers. This will assist in self-assessment and decision-making regarding direct improvement initiatives and curbing unsustainable practices. Similarly, this study is positioned to encourage further investigation of organisational enablers from the perspective of the enlisted theories. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-5bcfd91c37e2443db2cb430b5c822e4f2025-08-20T03:27:26ZengMDPI AGEng2673-41172025-05-016611610.3390/eng6060116Confirmatory Factor Analysis of Key Organisational Enablers for Sustainable Building Construction in South AfricaChijioke Emmanuel Emere0Olusegun Aanuoluwapo Oguntona1Department of Built Environment, Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology, Walter Sisulu University, Butterworth 4960, South AfricaDepartment of Built Environment, Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology, Walter Sisulu University, Butterworth 4960, South AfricaSustainable building construction (SBC) contributes immensely to attaining sustainable development initiatives. Nevertheless, SBC is not fully embraced among construction organisations in developing countries due to several challenges, suggesting the need for lasting solutions. However, uncertainty remains about the most vital characteristics/enablers that construction organisations need to adopt SBC. This study investigated the organisational enablers that contribute to SBC’s successful deployment. This study employed quantitative methodology using a structured questionnaire for data collection. With a convenient sample technique, a sample size of 281 was achieved from professionals working in the built environment in the Gauteng Province of South Africa (SA). Data were analysed with a four-step approach, including the relevant descriptive and inferential statistics. Relevant reliability and validity tests of the research instrument/measuring variables were observed, including pilot testing, Cronbach’s alpha test, Kaiser–Meyer–Olkin, and Bartlett’s sphericity test. Mean rankings followed this in conjunction with standard deviations. Likewise, the Kruskal–Wallis H-test was employed to determine statistically significant differences in the responses of the study’s respondents. Furthermore, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used to confirm the variables’ goodness of fit in the measurement model or latent construct (organisational enablers), indicating their significance. According to their regression values, the top five variables included commitment to innovative construction, adequate project management culture, support from top management, sound intra-organisational leadership, and social responsibility to protect the environment. Generally, the study’s findings were supported by institutional theory and resource-based view theory. The study recommends carefully considering the findings among construction organisations and policymakers. This will assist in self-assessment and decision-making regarding direct improvement initiatives and curbing unsustainable practices. Similarly, this study is positioned to encourage further investigation of organisational enablers from the perspective of the enlisted theories.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4117/6/6/116built environmentemerging economiesorganisational enablerssustainable construction practicessustainable buildinggreen building |
| spellingShingle | Chijioke Emmanuel Emere Olusegun Aanuoluwapo Oguntona Confirmatory Factor Analysis of Key Organisational Enablers for Sustainable Building Construction in South Africa Eng built environment emerging economies organisational enablers sustainable construction practices sustainable building green building |
| title | Confirmatory Factor Analysis of Key Organisational Enablers for Sustainable Building Construction in South Africa |
| title_full | Confirmatory Factor Analysis of Key Organisational Enablers for Sustainable Building Construction in South Africa |
| title_fullStr | Confirmatory Factor Analysis of Key Organisational Enablers for Sustainable Building Construction in South Africa |
| title_full_unstemmed | Confirmatory Factor Analysis of Key Organisational Enablers for Sustainable Building Construction in South Africa |
| title_short | Confirmatory Factor Analysis of Key Organisational Enablers for Sustainable Building Construction in South Africa |
| title_sort | confirmatory factor analysis of key organisational enablers for sustainable building construction in south africa |
| topic | built environment emerging economies organisational enablers sustainable construction practices sustainable building green building |
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