The following summary of the thesis on the topic “Cost-effective and eco-friendly practices in UAE” will focus on the research methodology, findings, outcome, and recommendations, also discussing what is the effect of the sustainable method on construction. The research considers many different benefits that sustainability has. Some long-term advantages are cost optimization of service and operational fees, better compliance record, also more motivated employees. An example of short-term profit is a company’s fierce advantage that uses sustainable construction methods.
The research has several methodologies, having secondary data collection as the primary and literature review as the supplementary research method. The Internet resources, including websites, presentations, articles, et cetera, are analyzed to describe and discuss sustainability’s importance. The secondary data collection method consists of several interviews and questionnaires. The collected data is analyzed via SPSS software, and interpretations of qualitative data are also provided.
The research findings include a complete conceptualization of sustainability and its impact on construction. Several benefits of eco-friendly construction were listed above. Other research outcomes include the analysis of survey answers where the main objective was to observe if people correctly understand sustainable construction. The study shows that the majority acknowledges that building has a devastating environmental impact. However, according to survey responses, most people have a minor understanding of sustainability.
The research findings represent that the UAE’s construction industry plays a significant role in damaging the environment. Construction causes many mining, pollution, and industrial processes, resulting in massive carbon emissions in the UAE. Experts reviewed materials and sampled respondents expressed the same opinion saying that the construction industry in UAE should consider a more sustainable approach. The study further revealed that UAE cannot ignore the environmental costs of construction and should view alternative energy sources.
The recommendations on the issue suggested by the paper are to address environmental risks at the design stage of the building and increase ecological responsibility among UAE citizens. The first suggestion is based on the existing practices in the world when a construction plan is set with a balanced consideration of sustainable and economic concerns. The second proposal emphasizes the importance of the government undertaking eco-friendly initiatives. These recommendations are given to increase the sustainability of the construction industry in the UAE.