Analysis of Collaborative Procurement of Green Building Projects in China
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Collaborative Procurement, Collaboration, Green Building, ChinaAbstract
The low carbon transformation of the building sector has become trendy, driven by the objective of minimising carbon emissions and safeguarding the environment. Consequently, China has established a goal for the ecological transformation of the building sector. To effectively execute a green construction project while safeguarding the environment, it is imperative that all stakeholders collaborate from the outset. Green construction initiatives need an increased volume of information and technology. This prompts us to provide the following research enquiries: What is collaborative procurement? In what ways may a customer collaborate with a green building project's designer and contractor to get a favourable result? How might collaborative procurement tactics enhance communication and cooperation among a customer, designer, and contractor? This research concludes that collaborative procurement practices are more appropriate for green construction projects, facilitating cooperation among clients, contractors, and designers to attain social and economic advantages and ensure effective project execution. The research employs qualitative analysis and interviews with ten personnel engaged in green construction initiatives to get these results.
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