Table 1 Measurement of the latent variables.
Latent variable | Measurement items | Key source(s) |
|---|---|---|
Attitudes (ATT) | ATT1: Implementing ERB can improve environmental quality | |
ATT2: Implementing ERB can promote the sustainable development of engineering projects | ||
ATT3: Implementing ERB can enhance environmental benefits | ||
ATT4: Implementing ERB can enhance one’s social image | ||
ATT5: The implementation of ERB is worthy of promotion | ||
Subjective norms (SN) | SN1: Competitors in the same industry are actively implementing ERB | |
SN2: Owners wish to promote ERB | ||
SN3: The government aims to promote ERB | ||
SN4: Industry associations believe that ERB should be implemented | ||
SN5: Social media platforms constantly monitor the implementation of ERB | ||
Perceived behavioral control (PBC) | PBC1: Having sufficient technical capabilities to implement ERB | |
PBC2: Having sufficient managerial capabilities to implement ERB | ||
PBC3: Having sufficient resources to implement ERB | ||
PBC4: Having sufficient experience in implementing ERB | ||
PBC5: Having sufficient confidence to implement ERB | ||
Intentions (INT) | INT1: Intending to implement ERB now | |
INT2: Intending to implement ERB in the future | ||
INT3: Intending to consistently implement ERB | ||
Moral identity (MI) | MI1: I would be ashamed to be a person who exhibits these characteristics | |
MI2: Exhibiting these characteristics is not really important to me | ||
MI3: It would make me feel good to be a person who exhibits these characteristics | ||
MI4: Being someone who exhibits these characteristics is an important part of who I am | ||
MI5: I strongly desire to have these characteristics | ||
Corporate green culture (CGC) | CGC1: Ensuring that each member understands the importance of environmental protection through collective efforts | |
CGC2: Establishing clear rules and regulations to encourage environmental awareness across all aspects | ||
CGC3: Striving to minimize the adverse environmental impacts of the construction process with regard to contracted projects | ||
CGC4: The core values emphasize environmental protection | ||
CGC5: Linking environmental objectives with other corporate goals | ||
CGC6: Actively engaging in construction technology innovation to minimize environmental impact | ||
Environmentally responsible behavior (ERB) | ERB1: Research and development expenditures related to green construction technologies account for a significant portion of total operating expenses | |
ERB2: The proportion of research and development personnel to total employees is higher in our case than among other contractors | ||
ERB3: The focus of research and development personnel is shifting towards the development of green construction technology | ||
ERB4: Collaborative projects with universities or research institutes with the goal of developing green construction technologies are pursued | ||
ERB5: Advanced green construction equipment is used during the construction process | ||
ERB6: Advanced green construction techniques are adopted during the construction process | ||
ERB7: Clean energy is utilized during the construction process | ||
ERB8: Environmentally friendly raw materials are used during the construction process | ||
ERB9: Construction waste is recycled on-site | ||
ERB10: Wastewater treatment facilities are introduced on-site | ||
ERB11: Atmospheric pollution control facilities are introduced on-site | ||
ERB12: Environmental monitoring facilities are introduced on-site, and environmental monitoring is conducted |
