FACTORS AFFECTING GREEN CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT

The objectives of this research were (1) to study the factors affecting the management of green construction projects and (2) to determine factors contributing to most effective outcomes. The research was designed to investigate the factors leading to success under green construction project management. Questionnaires were collected from representative groups involving in the management of green construction projects which were environmental personnel group, construction personnel group and legal personnel group. Analysis and factors prioritization were done by Relative Importance Index (RII) considering personnel factors, material factors, financial factors, managerial factors and eco-efficiency factors. After final analysis of factors affecting the management of green construction projects, results were categorized into 5 aspects for first and second most essential factors. For personnel aspect, attitude towards the project and understanding of the project were two leading factors respectively. In material aspect, leading factors were usage efficiency and price. In financial aspect, leading factors were cost increment and change in construction. In managerial aspect, leading factors were related document, approval process and project participant privilege from government. In eco-efficiency aspect, leading factors were material reuse/recycle capability enhancement and reduction in resources usage.ere material reuse/recycle capability enhancement and reduction in resources usage.