
Green business models (GBMs) in UK construction sector
Identify government, financial, sector, company, and demand constraints. Government constraints drive other barriers. Results aid multinational enterprises (MNEs) entering UK green market.

Research
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The research project "Applied/Accessible Research and Knowledge (ARK) for Architecture, Built Environment, and Planning" is focused on advancing sustainable practices and policies through a funded by Research England: International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF) Institutional Support Grant (ODA) Jan - May 2024 Led by Principal Investigator Dr. Amal Abuzeinab from De Montfort University (UK), the project aims to translate research findings into actionable guidance to inform policy and practice.
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Key objectives include disseminating research outcomes, forging partnerships with industry influencers, and identifying funding avenues for future applied research.
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The project comprises two main strands: one investigates sustainable business models in architecture and planning, drawing from studies on green business model transformation in the UK construction sector; the other focuses on translating research into practical guidance for higher education institutes to implement sustainable development, addressing organizational and communication challenges.
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Through workshops and partnerships with multiple stakeholders from UK and internationally. the project seeks to drive transformative change in sustainable business practices and higher education sustainability initiatives, empowering institutions to catalyse sustainability transitions based on research-driven policies and practices.
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