1. BUILDINGS AND TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE
Three types of barrries to overcome for successful implementation of abatement measures in the construction sector MARCUS ERIKSSON AND STEFAN UPPENBERG
Based on an assessment of the different technical measures needed to decarbonize the building and construction sector, we identify barriers on the levels of the system, market and organization. This three-level barrier structure calls for a holistic approach to finding solutions and orienting construction projects on a trajectory towards climate neutrality. We have analyzed the barriers that need to be overcome to implement successfully the technical abatement measures identified by Karlsson and colleagues (2020) as part of the Mistra Carbon Exit Programme. The aim was to use the barrier assessment as a starting point for formulating solutions and policies towards an efficient transition of the building and construction sector, although here we focus on the construction sector. The barriers to abatement can be broadly characterized as obstacles that occur at the system level, market level, and organization level (Figure 2). This categorization is based on where in the construction process the barriers occur and at what level they can be solved. Typically, system-level barriers
System level barriers System level barriers Restricting innovation from being technically available to use in projects (e.g. lack of strategic investment, testing, conservative regulation and standards)
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and market-level barriers need to be overcome for an abatement measure to become available for use in projects, after which organization-level barriers become relevant. System level It is clear that certain abatement measures need to occur in conjunction with significant developments before they become available on the market and, subsequently, available to use in construction projects. These developments include further investments in research and development, further testing and validation of the technical capabilities of an innovation, and steps to ensure that the innovation is compatible with the applicable legislation and is included in the relevant technical standards.
Market level barriers
Organization level barriers
Insufficient economic competetiveness
Restricting commercially available technology from being used i projects
(premium cost)
(e.g. lack og knowledge, conservative culture, lackning incentives, biases)
