A major factor in climate change is the building industry, which is one of the leading producers of greenhouse gas emissions. Construction has a significant negative impact on the environment since it devastates habitats and extracts materials from priceless resources. Understanding the industry holistically and how the process, materials, and design all contribute to climate change can help to better comprehend its effects. Due to the rapid growth of the construction industry in the Maldives, there is various environmental impacts arise in the Maldives. Hence, the research aim was to minimize the environmental impact that occurred in the Maldives due to construction activities. Accordingly, the mixed-method research approach was selected. For the questionnaire survey, 150 professionals were selected as a sample and distributed the questionnaire survey. However, 117 responses were received for the questionnaire survey. Six numbers of professionals were selected as a sample for the qualitative approach. Accordingly, the study revealed that generation of inter waste, inert water, and inland water pollution, dust generation from construction activities chemicals pollution, increase land usage, operations with high potential soil erosion, water pollution, toxic generation, operations with vegetation removals, unnecessary building consumption, and shortage of natural resources are the main environmental impact occurred in the Maldives due to the construction industry. In addition to that, the study shows that lack of proper EMS process, lack of management level support, lack of proper guidance, and lack of knowledge regarding EMS by the stakeholders are the major problems in Maldives construction industry to implement and maintain proper environmental management system. Hence, this research identified by implementing proper rules and guidelines, enhancing the knowledge of stakeholders, adapting proper construction processes, adapting proper health and safety measures, and conducting awareness sessions and training sessions will lead to avoiding or minimizing the environmental impact and major problems mentioned above. Ultimately these strategies help to enhance the management of Maldives’ environment.

Keywords : Construction; EMS; Environmental; Maldives; Pollution.