An exploratory study of the adaptation of green supply chain management in construction industry: The case of Indian Construction Companies

Indian construction industry has not been addressed adequately in the context of green supply chain practices. However, various drivers, enablers and barriers for adoption of green supply chain practices have been reported in the literature. In view of these stylists facts, the main aim of the present research work is first to investigate the adaptability of green supply chain practices by various categories of Indian construction companies followed by identifying the correlation of drivers, enablers and barriers with the construction industry readiness of adaptation of green supply chain practices. Finally, these drivers, enablers and barriers are prioritized by using the AHP methodology. A questionnaire survey was disseminated to senior construction project managers of Indian construction companies having different size as well as area of operations. Preliminary analysis is performed by using the descriptive statistics. Four hypotheses are tested using ANOVA and spearman's correlation coefficient. The priority structure of drivers, enablers and barriers is also developed by using the AHP methodology. Results demonstrate that institutional theory, complexity theory, ecological modernization theory, resource-based view and resource dependency theory are well supported. The study will be helpful for the construction project managers/clean production policy makers in taking more informed, systematic and efficient decisions, while adapting the sustainable supply chain practices in the context of construction industry. (c) 2021 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.