The Adoption of Green Building Practices in Malaysian Building Industry

Yeo, Jia Qian (2026) The Adoption of Green Building Practices in Malaysian Building Industry. Final Year Project (Bachelor), Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology.

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Abstract

The construction sector is a major contributor to global environmental degradation, accounting for a significant share of energy consumption and CO₂ emissions. In response, green building practices offer a pathway to reduce environmental impact while improving occupant wellbeing and long-term cost efficiency. This study investigates the current adoption of green building practices in Malaysia’s building industry, identifies principal barriers to adoption, and proposes strategies to accelerate uptake. The research focuses on urban construction activity within Klang Valley and integrates findings from the literature with industry survey data to produce contextually grounded recommendations. The literature review through various reliable sources reveals the current implemented green building practices. The survey data analysis ranks the most significant barriers as: (1) high initial cost of green technologies, (2) technical challenges and retrofit limitations, and (3) shortage of skilled workforce and professional expertise. Respondents rated the most effective strategies for promoting adoption as (1) government subsidies and tax incentives, (2) the establishment and enforcement of mandatory green building standards, (3) improved access to green technologies and locally available materials, as well as stronger public–private partnerships. Overall, this study contributes actionable, locally relevant recommendations to help Malaysian stakeholders scale up sustainable building practices and move toward a resilient, low-carbon built environment