Project Management Practices in Construction Projects and Their Roles in Achieving Sustainability—A Comprehensive Review †
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Project Management Practices in Construction Sector
2.1. Role of Project Management in Construction Sector
2.2. Issues Related to Project Management during Various Project Phases
3. Sustainability in Construction Projects
3.1. Targets for Achieving Sustainability in Construction Projects
3.2. Issues Leading to Failure of Sustainability Goals
4. Integration of Project Management Practices with Sustainability
4.1. Effective Project Management Practices for a Successful Project
4.2. Sustainable Approaches for a Successful Project
5. Conclusions
- Project management and sustainability practices enhance success, cost control, stakeholder satisfaction, and built environment.
- Sustainable construction projects aim for energy efficiency, waste reduction, water conservation, and social responsibility.
- The blend of project management and sustainability fosters success, cost control, stakeholder satisfaction, and a sustainably built environment.
6. Recommendations
Author Contributions
Funding
Institutional Review Board Statement
Informed Consent Statement
Data Availability Statement
Acknowledgments
Conflicts of Interest
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Sustainability Factors | Targets | Ref. |
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Energy Efficiency | Establish energy performance targets in design to reduce energy consumption. | [6] |
GHG Reduction | Set targets for carbon reduction by reducing GHG emissions. | [4] |
Waste Management | Set waste minimization and recycling targets for construction wastes | [1] |
Water Conservation | Set water consumption targets and implement technologies for management systems. | [7] |
Sustainable Materials | Set targets for incorporating recycled and renewable materials in construction. | [8] |
Sustainable Approach | Practices to Be Adopted | Ref. |
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Water Conservation | Implement water-efficient fixtures and rainwater harvesting technologies | [7] |
Green Design and Certification | Green building principles in design and certifications of rating systems | [3] |
Biodiversity and Green Spaces | Sustainability by green spaces, urban forests, and biodiversity | [10] |
Smart Technologies and BMS | Utilize BMS systems to optimize building efficiency and comfort | [9] |
Performance check and Monitoring | Systems track water use and energy use to ensure sustainability | [2] |
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Shah, F.H.; Bhatti, O.S.; Ahmed, S. Project Management Practices in Construction Projects and Their Roles in Achieving Sustainability—A Comprehensive Review. Eng. Proc. 2023, 44, 2. https://doi.org/10.3390/engproc2023044002
Shah FH, Bhatti OS, Ahmed S. Project Management Practices in Construction Projects and Their Roles in Achieving Sustainability—A Comprehensive Review. Engineering Proceedings. 2023; 44(1):2. https://doi.org/10.3390/engproc2023044002
Chicago/Turabian StyleShah, Fakhar Hassan, Omer Shujat Bhatti, and Shehryar Ahmed. 2023. "Project Management Practices in Construction Projects and Their Roles in Achieving Sustainability—A Comprehensive Review" Engineering Proceedings 44, no. 1: 2. https://doi.org/10.3390/engproc2023044002