Prioritization of Barriers to Sustainability Practices in The Turkish Construction Sector

Abstract

The rapid growth in the global population and technological advancements have led to an unprecedented level of consumption, which threatens future energy resources. The construction sector has been identified as the largest energy consumer and CO2 emitter worldwide, contributing to 34% of energy use and 37% of CO2 emissions, according to the 2022 Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction. This has resulted in a surge of academic research on sustainability in construction projects. Despite of this, sustainability practices in the construction sector in developing countries like Turkiye have not yet reached an acceptable level. This study aims to identify and prioritize the obstacles to sustainability practices in the Turkish construction sector by conducting a literature review and consulting expert opinions and employing the Fuzzy AHP technique to rank them. The results of this study can serve as a foundation for promoting sustainable practices in the Turkish construction industry and creating strategies to overcome the identified obstacles.