Comparative analysis on the policies in promoting sustainable construction in developed Asian countries

The implementation of sustainable development influenced the practice of all business sectors including construction industry towards sustainable practices, which focus for the balance between economy, social and environment performances. In order to promote sustainable construction, there are several strategies which need to be considered. A large number of research has been conducted to investigate the strategies in promoting sustainable construction. However, a study on comparative analysis on the development of sustainable construction policies in Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan and Malaysia is yet to be carried out. Therefore, this paper presents a comprehensive understanding on various strategies proposed in the existing studies in promoting sustainable construction in Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan and Malaysia. This paper also aims to explore the actions undertaken by the government, nongovernment organisations and construction practitioners in promoting sustainability in construction and the progress so far. From the extensive literature review, it has revealed that besides technologies and tools, full commitment by the construction industry practitioners including the governments and the public at large are required in order to achieve sustainable construction.