| Category | Description |
| Polices | - Lack of enforcement of sustainable building policies. - Lack incentives form the government. - Lack of urban planning and land use policy. |
| Cost | - Additional costs caused by green construction. - Incremental time caused by green construction. - Lack of financial instruments for green building. |
| Awareness | - Uncertainty in the performance of green materials and equipment’s. - Misunderstandings of green technological operations. - Conflicts in benefits with competitors. - Lack empowerment of stake holders. |