Game analysis for the framework of green supply in construction industry

The construction industry inevitably brings bigger impacts on natural environment in China simultaneously with its rapid development. As an entire process management model of environment, green supply chain management (GSCM) provides a brand-new approach for the sustainable development of construction industry. In this study, based on a game theory, the different profit motivations and game behaviors of the general contractor and sub-contractor were analyzed during the framework of green supply chain in construction industry. Analyzing the drawn conclusions, the GSC establishing procedure for the construction industry was put forward in accord with economic interest requirements of game agents. The result has referential meaning for sustainable development of construction industry in developing country.