39 currently exist. Thus it creates no incentive for this type of construction and
contributes to major cost constraints as contractors rarely make special budget for it at the tender process. Other obstacles included the difficulty of planting trees at
the project site as they are easily damaged and the waste disposal.
4.2.6 Existence of Green Construction in Semarang
Respondents were asked whether they can mention and describe green construction in Semarang. Not all respondents could mention the green
construction in Semarang clearly. The responses representing each of the companies are shown in the table below.
Table 4.6 Respondents’ Awareness of the Green Construction in Semarang
Company Response
Wijaya Karya Most of the respondents said yes. But they don’t mention it clearly
Green construction will create a region that occupies an area which is green and environmentally friendly.
Pembangunan Perumahan
Some of the staff said yes. They associated green construction in Semarang with activities such as planting more trees, reducing air
conditioner use in project and replacing formwork material from wood with steel or fiber material.
Hutama Karya Three of the respondents did not give answers, but the others said yes
and mentioned some green concept such as planting some trees. Waskita Karya
Two of the staff said yes. Green construction in Semarang can be seen in the Sidomukti housing project which has the minimalist
concept with green environment as can be seen in the Median Park Road, Youth Monument Park, The Town Square and Roadside Park.
Adi Karya Two of the respondents gave affirmative answer. They mentioned
projects such as the Garden City and the development of the city park which is being built by the government in Semarang. The others,
however, did not give answers.
Respondents from the five companies explained that the green construction in Semarang will create a region that it is occupied with greenery and
which is environmentally friendly as the contractors were planting more trees at
40 the project site. Green construction in Semarang can be seen in the Sidomukti
housing project which has the minimalist concept with green environment as can be seen in the Median Park Road, Youth Monument Park, The Town Square and
Roadside Park and in projects such as the Garden City and the development of the city park which is being built by the government in Semarang.
4.2.7 Contractors’ Concern with Green Issues
