Exploring Barriers to the Adoption of Digital Technologies for Circular Economy Practices in the Construction Industry in Developing Countries: A Case of Ghana

Despite the potential of digital transformation to enhance resource efficiency and waste reduction, numerous barriers hinder its adoption. This study examines the critical barriers to digital technology adoption for circular economy implementation in the construction industry in developing countries...

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Vydané v:Buildings (Basel) Ročník 15; číslo 7; s. 1090
Hlavní autori: Pittri, Hayford, Godawatte, Godawatte Arachchige Gimhan Rathnagee, Esangbedo, Osabhie Paul, Antwi-Afari, Prince, Bao, Zhikang
Médium: Journal Article
Jazyk:English
Vydavateľské údaje: Basel MDPI AG 01.04.2025
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barriers
Capacity development
Case studies
Circular economy
Construction industry
Developing countries
developing economy
digital technologies
Economic aspects
Economic growth
Evaluation
Factor analysis
fuzzy synthetic evaluation (FSE) technique
Green development
Knowledge management
LDCs
Rankings
Refuse and refuse disposal
Resource efficiency
Statistical analysis
Sustainability
Technology and civilization
United Kingdom
Ghana
ISSN:2075-5309, 2075-5309
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Shrnutí:Despite the potential of digital transformation to enhance resource efficiency and waste reduction, numerous barriers hinder its adoption. This study examines the critical barriers to digital technology adoption for circular economy implementation in the construction industry in developing countries, using Ghana as a case study. A structured quantitative approach was employed, integrating mean score ranking, exploratory factor analysis, and fuzzy synthetic evaluation to assess the severity of identified barriers. Data were collected from construction professionals through structured surveys, and statistical analyses were performed using SPSS, Excel, and RStudio to determine the criticality of the barriers. The fuzzy synthetic evaluation revealed that financial and adoption constraints emerged as the most critical barrier group, followed closely by institutional and knowledge barriers, while technological and market limitations and regulatory and organizational challenges also exhibited significant impediments. In response, this study develops a strategic framework comprising targeted solutions such as financial incentives, capacity building, regulatory reforms, and technological infrastructure development. This framework addresses not only the barriers but also the associated risks, including financial uncertainty, data security threats, and regulatory gaps. This study contributes to the theoretical understanding of digital technology adoption in CE practices and offers practical recommendations for policymakers, industry stakeholders, and academics seeking to foster sustainable construction practices in the construction industry.
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ISSN:2075-5309
2075-5309
DOI:10.3390/buildings15071090