STRUCTURAL MODEL OF GREEN CLEANING COMPONENTS FOR GREEN BUILDINGS

• Published in: Malaysian Construction Research Journal
• Main Author: Zainol N.N.; Sulaiman M.A.; Isa M.; Sukereman A.S.; Nordin M.S.A.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Construction Research Institute of Malaysia 2023
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85185504192&partnerID=40&md5=9d9e6e328818aed25a7e090c1ee917ee

This paper aims to assess and develop a structural model of green cleaning for green buildings in Malaysia. Green cleaning has become one of the key components that need to be considered for the well-being and performance of a building, particularly in green building operations and maintenance. As a major contributor to indoor environmental quality (IEQ) performance, green cleaning is believed to help green buildings achieve its benefits, especially in terms of improvement of occupant's health, safety, and productivity; operational cost savings; and reduced natural resources consumption There is the need to identify clear and proper components and requirements of green cleaning so it can help in preventing errors, improving quality, and lowering risk while cleaning work is being carried out in the green building. A questionnaire survey involving cleaning service providers and Green Building Index (GBI) facilitators was carried out. The data were analyzed in two phases i.e., measurement model analysis and structural model analysis using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). However, this paper will be focusing on the structural model analysis. Out of eight green cleaning components, only five components have a significant relationship with the benefits rendered by green buildings namely Planning; Products and Materials; Equipment; Cleaning Procedures; and Training. The findings of this study can be used to provide an initial overview of the components and requirements of green cleaning, as well as how these components can help the industry, particularly cleaning service providers and green building management teams, conduct sustainable cleaning activities and achieve green building benefits. © 2023, Construction Research Institute of Malaysia. All rights reserved.