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Policy Analysis for Green Development in the Building Industry: The Case of a Developed Region

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This research presents a comprehensive analysis of green development policies in the building industry in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, examining their evolution and development over the past two decades. The research adopts a structured methodology comprising a policy review to identify relevant policy documents, content analysis to trace the policy framework, and SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis to evaluate the policy development, and then generate evidence-based recommendations. As the first comprehensive assessment of green development policy in the Australian building industry, the study proposes targeted policy recommendations based on analyzing the SWOT factors, including policy for the non-residential sectors and construction phase, education and training, financial support and incentives, and innovation and technology adoption. The insights offer guidance for policymakers to strengthen policy integration and accelerate the transition toward a low-carbon building industry.

Source: Buildings

Authors: Xiancun Hu, Aifang Wei, Wei Yang, Charles Lemckert, Qimin Lu

Institutions: University of Canberra, The University of Melbourne, Southern Cross University

Language: English

Topic: Sustainable Building Design and Assessment

Subfield: Building and Construction

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Climate action

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,137

Funder: New South Wales Government