Barriers to Achieving Sustainability in Highway Construction Projects: The Case of Jordan

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Despite the importance of sustainable highway construction projects in achieving development, unsustainable still prevail Jordan. Therefore, this article aims to identify barriers affecting sustainability implementation Jordan’s projects. These were identified from previous literature. Questionnaire surveys developed and distributed experts rank degree each barrier. Moreover, a case study was assessed evaluate level The research found that concept should be supported financially protect environment by using legislative framework implement principles. There are several implementing concept, like lack education, improper communication amongst team members, familiarity with techniques necessary skills employ them properly. use assessment tools is needed for For study, tool applied most recent important project Jordan, “Bus Rapid Transit project,” determine its show how affect lower project.

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ژورنال

عنوان ژورنال: Sustainability

سال: 2023

ISSN: ['2071-1050']

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/su151310081