The Perception of Civil Engineers Towards Sustainable Construction in Thailand

Abstract

The concept of environmental conservation and sustainability in construction has gained increasing importance in recent years. Civil engineers play a crucial role in making this issue a reality in the construction industry. This research aims to explore the perceptions of civil engineers regarding their knowledge and the barriers to adopting sustainable construction practices. The study collected data through a questionnaire from a sample group of 100 civil engineers with over 5 years of experience in construction management. The primary statistical methods used were mean analysis, t-test, and One-way ANOVA for group comparison. The findings showed that civil engineers know sustainable construction concept and strongly agreed on their practical application with scores of 3.92 and 4.42 respectively. Engineers ranked their knowledge of waste reduction and energy conservation as the top two areas with scores of 4.05 and 3.98. The key barriers identified were related to the knowledge of personnel and project costs, which had the highest scores of 3.94 and 3.77. The study results provide valuable insights for further research and development to enhance knowledge and reduce barriers in supporting environmental conservation and sustainability in the construction industry.