Value Engineering as a Tool for Sustainability in the Construction Industry of Oman

Resumo

Oman is an oil-dependent state as other GCC states. The construction industry in such regions, particularly Oman, is booming and is currently the largest employer for the Omani workforce in the private sector. Similar to other GCC countries, Oman intends to diversify its economy so that they limit their dependency on oil to promote sustainability, as there is a possibility for future oil depletion. However, the thriving construction industries continue to score poorly in terms of sustainability; thus, the necessity for sustainability measures arises. In this regard, this article proposes the incorporation of value engineering in the Omani construction sector to initiate sustainable measures for the industry. The article formulated some research questions elaborated using a systematic literature review to connect aspects of construction, sustainability, and quality.