ABSTRACT
Green building adoption in Zimbabwe remains low despite its prominence globally. The study sought to determine the factors that impede the adoption of green building costing competence in cost management practices by quantity surveyors (QSs) in Zimbabwe. Through a cross-sectional survey research design, data was collected from 132 randomly selected QSs working for contracting and consulting firms in Zimbabwe using a structured questionnaire. A response rate of 53% was achieved for the study. Based on one sample test and Cramers Value calculations, the results revealed the inadequate cost database, limited exposure to green costing practice and lack of proficiency in advanced information and technology related to green building costing as the major impediments to green building costing competence adoption among QSs in Zimbabwe. The study therefore recommends that quantity surveyors undertake training courses on green costing to enhance sustainable building projects in Zimbabwe and similar contexts.
