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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Economics
  • Sustainable Development

Background:

  • The construction industry faces significant environmental challenges due to waste and energy consumption.
  • Sustainable development reforms are increasingly called for within the sector.
  • A comprehensive global analysis of construction's environmental efficiency (EE) is lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the spatial-temporal environmental efficiency (EE) of the global construction sector.
  • To identify key factors influencing EE across different countries and income levels.
  • To provide practical policy implications for sustainable construction development.

Main Methods:

  • Application of the super-slack-based measure (Super-SBM) model.
  • Analysis of construction sector EE across 112 countries from 2006 to 2016.
  • Utilizing the Tobit model to determine influencing factors on EE.

Main Results:

  • Overall EE performance of the global construction sector is relatively low.
  • Significant disparities in EE exist among countries, with notable regional differences (Europe/coastal Asia vs. inland Asia/Africa).
  • Industrial structure, trade, international cooperation, energy intensity, and geography significantly influence EE.

Conclusions:

  • The global construction sector requires increased awareness and adoption of sustainable practices.
  • Targeted strategies are necessary to balance economic development with environmental protection.
  • Findings offer practical guidance for improving construction's environmental performance worldwide.