Sustainability Literacy Evaluating Instrument for Construction Professionals

The construction industry plays a vital role in world economies over various sectors. Moreover, construction is one of the main sectors that significantly contribute to carbon emissions, resulting in global warming, climate change, disturbance of natural habitats, etc. In view of the negativity it causes, decarbonising economic sectors has become a global agenda, seeking to build secure and resilient societies, of which the construction industry is not an exception. However, achieving the desired level of success in decarbonisation has become challenging within the construction industry, especially due to the need for more sustainability literacy among construction professionals. Therefore, this study proposes an instrument to evaluate the sustainability literacy of construction professionals. In achieving the aim of this study, it incorporates a longitudinal research method while relying on secondary data. Data analysis is subjected to content analysis for a better understanding. Overall, the findings revealed that individuals’ environmental background, innovative perspectives of sustainability, the degree of in-depth analysis or the coherent structure of sustainability knowledge, institutional support, psycho-behavioural intervention and managerial influence should be considered in sustainability literacy evaluating instruments. The outcomes of this study are highly useful and significant in attaining sustainability in construction to build resilient communities. Moreover, it is beneficial in assessing the interrelationship between sustainability literacy and sustainable approaches within the construction sector.