Barriers in implementing green supply chain management in construction industry

Green supply chain management (GSCM) has become an antidote for sustainability in an industry. Despite the benefits of GSCM, there is a paucity of research investigated drivers and barriers of GSCM in Nigerian construction industry. Cost reduction, brand image development and gaining a competitive advantage were the main drivers which encouraged corporate to adopt GSCM practices. Lack of resources, supplier resistance to change and lack of awareness were found to be the main barriers militating against adoption of GSCM practices. This research is intending to identify drivers and barriers of GSCM practices adoption in Nigerian Construction firms. Using qualitative approach, 28 participants from both public and private constructions firms have been investigated through a questionnaire . The research depended on descriptive analysis to conclude results. Research analysis indicated that lack of public awareness, Lack of knowledge and environmental impacts, Poor commitment by the top management and Lack of legal enforcement and Government represented the main barriers facing adoption of GSCM practices in Nigerian construction firms. This research gives ways to firms seeking GSCM practices adoption in Nigerian construction firms