ABSTRACT Several studies have examined the barriers, drivers, strategies, and critical success factors for environmentally sustainable building (ESB) delivery, yet very few of these have attempted to address the perfunctory rate of adoption from the perspective of capacity building (CB) of designers. This study, therefore, sought to identify the drivers of CB for ESB project delivery in the Ghanaian construction industry. The study involves conducting interviews with a total of 38 designers, including designers such as architects, project managers, quantity Surveyors, structural engineers, and services engineers. Twelve (12) drivers were identified from all the designers. To prioritize the drivers to be explored, a Pareto analysis was employed. The Pareto analysis showed that demand for ESB projects, awareness of ESB issues, availability of training avenues, competitive advantage, and branding were the critical drivers for CB among designers. The study further categorized the drivers in a systemic framework. The results of this study are intended to enhance and support the existing research on competency-based efforts in ESB delivery. In doing so, this study contributes to the advancement of literature and knowledge in this area, specifically focusing on developing countries like Ghana.
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