Analyzing the Attainment of Sustainable Development Goals in Construction Industry: A Case of a Developing Economy

The construction industry plays a key role in economic development, infrastructure creation, employment generation, and innovation. However, it faces sustainability challenges, particularly in developing nations. This study examines the contribution of a developing country’s construction industry towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A quantitative approach was used, with a questionnaire survey targeting industry professionals from contractor and consultant organizations. A sample of 153 responses was analyzed using the Relative Importance Index (RII) and One-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) tests, based on a minimum sample size of 96 with a 90% confidence level and a 5% margin of error. The RII results revealed that the factor "sorting and recycling of materials as a potential waste minimization strategy" ranked highest with an RII value of 0.850, while the lowest ranked factor was "contribution to enhancing the quality of lifestyle" (RII = 0.796). The ANOVA test showed no statistically significant difference (p-value = 0.981) in the mean RII values across four categories: environmental conditions, carbon footprint reduction, improved structures, and quality of lifestyle, all critical for achieving SDGs in developing nations. The findings provide valuable insights for policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders to guide efforts towards achieving SDGs in the construction industry more effectively.