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Investigating the Challenges of Engineering Project Managers in achieving Sustainability in the UK Construction Industry

Stella Awele Asoya Uzoigwe, Maryam Atoofi, Hollie Lewis, Ndekwu, Benneth Onyedikachukwu

Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · pp. 14–24 · Published 21 Mar 2023

10.9734/jerr/2023/v24i9839

Abstract

Aim: The essential purpose of the current research was to identify the challenges faced by project engineering managers in the UK construction industry while seeking to achieve sustainability. Study Design: The current study was built upon six important subjects in order to accomplish this goal. In the current study, the researcher opted to do both qualitative and quantitative analysis. The quantitative analysis comprised frequency analysis, correlation analysis, and regression analysis and was based on data collected through questionnaires. Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out in Bristol United Kingdom for an investigative period of six (6) Months including the research question distribution and collection time as well as the interview and interaction sections with the Construction Project Engineering Managers.  Methodology: In light of the nature of the current research, the researcher selected the mixed research design. Mixed research design is the method used to collect data and analyze it using both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. Results: The major threats in handling the challenges of Project Engineering Management are; A probability of impact of 59.28% and a level of impact of 40.2% for General Project Management(GPM) and Establishing a Climate of trust (ECT) factors both ranked Cost Class 1,  Providing a suitable context for development work (PSCDW) factor was ranked as Cost Class 2 having the percentage of occurrence (51.29%) and level of impact (36.67%) , Providing support within the team (PSWT) factor and Taking Responsibility and ownership (TRO) factor were ranked as Cost Class 4 having percentage of occurrence (40.22% and 36.78%) and level of impact (45.75% and 53%) respectively, it was noted, that GPM and ECT can cause a great threat if ignored during engineering project management procedures. Conclusion: The study resolved that policies should be put in place to guarantee that advancement in the building sector follows economic integration. It was revealed from the findings of the study that construction is heavily dependent on conventional methods in most rising economies, including the UK, which makes the adoption of novel techniques more challenging and stressful. An important barrier to attaining sustainable construction is clients' and other stakeholders' lack of support for innovative construction techniques. The findings further revealed that the implementation of eco-friendly building practices by the construction sector has the tendency to reduce an asset's overall environmental impact and promote sustainable economic growth.

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