Research Article

Identification of Key Indicators for Sustainable Construction Materials

Table 2

Item loading and construct reliability.

DimensionCodeIndicatorsNumber of itemsCronbach alpha

EnvironmentalEN1Climate change110.734
EN2Ozone layer depletion
EN3Human toxicity
EN4Ecotoxicity
EN5Acidification (acid deposit)
EN6Fossil fuel depletion
EN7Solid waste
EN8Mineral extraction
EN9Water extraction
EN10Freight transport
EN11Photochemical oxidation

SocialSO1Cultural heritage preservation80.875
SO2Aesthetic quality
SO3Choice and security of tenure
SO4Housing for all
SO5Empowerment and participation
SO6Adaptability
SO7Accessibility
SO8Thermal comfort

EconomicEC1Initial cost60.820
EC2Maintenance cost
EC3Operational cost
EC4Job creation
EC5Long-term savings
EC6Tourism