The challenges of green building implementation in Kuala Terengganu

One of the main industries responsible for high energy use, solid waste production, international greenhouse gas emissions, external and internal contamination, environmental damage and resource depletion is the construction industry. Green building is being established in Malaysia in order to overcome these problems, particularly the government has taken drastic action to encourage and emphasize green building. This study addresses the challenges of implementing green building in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia. The objectives of the studies are to identify the level of awareness among contractors regarding the implementation of Green Building in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia, to identify the challenges of implementing Green Building in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia, and to suggest further improvements in the implementation of Green Building in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia. Through the literature review, awareness rate concerns have been identified preventing green building development and the consequences of adopting green building. Questionnaires were prepared according to the studies objectives and were sent to contractor in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia. This research adopted quantitative method. Total 55 questionnaires were sent out via email and online to Gred 7 Contractor in Kuala Terengganu with 87% response rate.