Green Project Management Research Articles

Green energy project management: applying industry-specific risk assessment models

Green energy project management: applying industry-specific risk assessment models

Green Project Management in the Construction Sector in Greece

Green Project Management is directly related to the practices of technical companies for the construction of technical projects based on a sustainable design with the central objective of minimizing or eliminating negative environmental impacts, saving resources and minimizing the use of non-renewable energy sources. This work is aims at investigating the current situation regarding the application of green administration and management of technical projects and highlighting the importance of this application in terms of limiting environmental pollution by the Technical Companies of the construction sector in Greece. The research was conducted by distributing a questionnaire to a random sample of 60 employees - engineers of Greek technical companies in the construction sector, with experience in the management of Technical Projects. The results of the research showed significant deficiencies in the application of green management practices of technical projects in Greece and in the improper use of raw materials and green products as well as serious deficiencies in the financing of construction companies.

IN SEARCH OF THE FACTORS FOSTERING GREEN PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS: RESEARCH RESULTS FROM POLAND

This article addresses the insufficiently researched topic of Green Project Management (GPM) in nonprofit organizations (NPOs). Factors supporting the application of GPM in NPOs can be identified among both external conditions (e.g., environmental policy, funder requirements) and internal conditions related to the specificity of the functioning of the NPO (e.g., size, forms of employment, sources of financing, project management solutions). This article aims to contribute to the discussion on the factors facilitating GPM in NPOs. The focus is specifically on the frequency of GPM practices in the areas of People, Planet, and Prosperity during project implementation. The study employed a quantitative survey using the CAWI technique; the respondents were individuals representing NPOs in Poland with project experience.

Study on Countermeasures of Project Management Under Green Building

Traditional project management often ignores the existence of sustainable development. Facing the crisis of Energy and environment, project management makes a new exploration in the construction industry. In the future, there will be discussions about green building and project management based on the concept of sustainable development. Green building has new requirements not only in technology and construction, but also in management idea, evaluation system, managers and stakeholders, propose the theoretical aspects of project management.

Implementation of Green Project Management in the Construction

Green Project Management (GPM) is an innovative approach that integrates sustainability principles into the entire construction project life cycle. This research aims to conduct a literature review on the implementation of GPM in the construction industry, focusing on the concepts, principles, practices, impacts, and factors influencing the success of its implementation. This literature study reviews various literature sources, including scientific journals, books, and research reports from databases such as Google Scholar, SpringerOpen, SpringerLink, and ScienceDirect. The results showed that GPM has great potential to improve the performance of construction projects from various aspects, including environmental, social, and economic. The implementation of GPM has been proven to reduce environmental impacts, increase resource efficiency, improve the quality of life, and provide long-term economic benefits. This research also identifies several challenges in implementing GPM, such as a lack of awareness and knowledge, limited resources, and a lack of supportive regulations. Therefore, collaborative efforts from various parties are needed to overcome these challenges and encourage the wider implementation of GPM in the construction industry.

Green Features Project Management: Value Added to Residential Property

Green Features Project Management: Value Added to Residential Property

Retracted: The Influence Mechanism of BIM on Green Building Engineering Project Management under the Background of Big Data.

[This retracts the article DOI: 10.1155/2022/8227930.].

UNFU Sustainable Management in the Conditions of Post-Pandemic and War Times in Ukraine

Ukrainian National Forestry University (UNFU) is the leader of UI GreenMetric World University Rankings in Ukraine during 2018-2021. The key success factor is sustainable education and research. The paper discusses UNFU projects and programs which are an important part of the related to sustainability activities at the regional and state level. As a result of leadership, UNFU became a participant in the V4 Green Universities project (2020-2021), financed by the Visegrad Fund. This paper presents the main aspects of cooperation between UNFU and European universities. In particular, with the University for Sustainable Development Eberswalde (Germany), the “Green Project Development and Management” training course was developed and introduced into educational programs, which allows students to search for relevant funding programs, remotely develop and manage green projects. Measures to preserve the traditions of sustainable education and research by our University in the conditions of military aggression of the Russian Federation on the territory of Ukraine are highlighted, for the implementation of which the experience of distance and mixed education gained during the pandemic remains extremely relevant. In addition, taking into account the profile of our University, we present the results of scientific cooperation of UNFU with authorities and forestry and woodworking industry: provision of ecological wooden housing for internally displaced persons; study of the impact of military operations on the state and prospects of the development of forestry in Ukraine; determination of priorities for the development of the forest sector of Ukraine in the conditions of martial law.

Factors influencing BIM use in green building construction project management in the UK and China

ABSTRACT Decentralization and a lack of integration in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry are some of the main challenges for project management in green building construction. To address this problem, many construction companies have attempted to use building information modelling (BIM) to coordinate and optimize the management of green building projects. However, the research on successfully adopting and using BIM in interdisciplinary teams working on green building projects is limited; moreover, comprehensive comparisons across different countries and regions are lacking. Therefore, this study conducts a novel investigation of the key factors affecting the use of BIM in project management for green building construction through case studies in the UK and China. This study uses semi-structured interviews, Python-based term frequency analysis and thematic analysis to identify five key themes, namely, communication, data environment, motivation, project members and policy, which influence the adoption and implementation of BIM. In addition, based on gained insights, the impacts of different green building certification levels on BIM project management during the construction phase must be fully considered. These findings provide practical recommendations for BIM management in green building construction projects and contribute to the field of construction management.

국공립 어린이집 그린리모델링 사업의 리트로핏 대안별 에너지 성능 및 경제성 비교 분석 : 단일 사례의 시뮬레이션 기반 분석 중심으로

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to present an optimized green remodeling retrofit plan through energy performance and economic analysis of the public daycare center for which green remodeling has been completed. Method: By collecting data on public building green remodeling project management in 2020 from the Korea Authority of Land & Infrastructure Safety, target daycare centers that are single-use and can collect monthly building energy consumption data through a public data open system were extracted. The building outline and operating conditions were investigated, and energy performance was analyzed using Design Builder, a dynamic building energy analysis program. After calibration, an alternative model analysis for each technical element was performed, including the basic base model. Then, economic analysis was performed using the net present value method. Result: The results of this study were as follows. After comprehensively analyzing energy performance and economic feasibility, ALT-4(heat recovery ventilation system), ALT-9 (heat recovery ventilation system+high-efficiency air conditioning+LED lighting replacement), ALT-6(LED lighting replacement) models were determined by the final priority. ALT-4(heat recovery ventilation system) as a single element model and ALT-9(heat recovery ventilation system+high-efficiency air conditioner+LED lighting replacement) as a combined element model were the best alternative when comprehensively considering energy performance and economic feasibility in green remodeling.

The Knowledge and Skill Readiness of TVET Trainee in Construction Program for Green Construction Project Management

Project management with the concept of green building construction requires competence efficiency compared to conventional building project management. The readiness of prospective workers in the construction field also needs to be identified as it is a requirement. This study was conducted to identify the readiness of TVET trainees from two different TVET institutions in managing green concept construction projects. Readiness identified based on critical knowledge and soft critical skills. The study's objective was to identify the level of critical knowledge and soft critical skills readiness as well as to identify the differences in the readiness of TVET trainees from two different institutions. The study was conducted in a survey using a quantitative approach. The research instrument used was a questionnaire, and the study was conducted in two TVET institutions from different ministries (please stated name of the institutions and ministries. A total of 153 trainees as respondents and a simple random sampling method was used to determine the study sample. The findings show that the level of critical knowledge and soft critical skills are at a high level (both institutions?), and there are differences between these two TVET institutions in terms of critical knowledge, while there is no difference in terms of soft critical skills. Overall, the study shows that the TVET trainees are prepared in knowledge and skills in green concept construction project management. This study can be a part of reference for TVET programs, trainee, and trainers especially in Construction to ensure the aspects of critical knowledge and skills can be improved align with industry need.

Green project management practices, green knowledge acquisition and sustainable competitive advantage: empirical evidence

PurposeThis study aims to envisage the impact of green project management (GPM) practices on sustainable competitive advantage (SCA). Moreover, this study also accessed the mediating role of green knowledge acquisition (GKA) as a mechanism between GPM and SCA.Design/methodology/approachUsing a quantitative field survey, the data were collected from the multi-sector manufacturing enterprises (n = 265) in Pakistan. The measurement and structural model were tested through Analysis of Moment Structure by conducting a covariance structure analysis.FindingsThe findings suggest that GPM practices are positively related to SCA. In addition to this direct effect, GKA play a significant role in explaining the associations between GPM practices and SCA. The findings bring essential insights for the enterprises, policymakers, practitioners and project managers to promote GPM practices for low-carbon projects to achieve SCA.Research limitations/implicationsThe data used in this study is cross-sectional in nature. The geographic location is limited to firms in Pakistan, while well-validated subjective measures are used to make the survey more convenient for participants.Practical implicationsThe practitioners in general, while project managers in particular, are recommended to implement GPM practices and GKA to achieve high performance of SCA.Originality/valueTo the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is one of the first studies to examine GPM practices and its effect on SCA directly and via GKA in a single model.

A Sustainable Approach In Advancement Of Earth Sciences & Foundation Engineering Towards Green Construction

The goal of this study was to look into the aspects that influence green building project management and to figure out what factors contribute to the best results. The inquiry was intended to look into the characteristics that contribute to project success in green building. Questionnaires were gathered from environmental people, construction personnel, and legal personnel groups, all of whom were involved in the administration of green building projects. Staff factors, material elements, monetary variables, administrative variables, and eco-productivity factors were all examined and variables were prioritized using the Relative Importance Index (RII). After a thorough analysis of the factors that influence the management of green development projects, the findings were divided into five categories for the first and second most essential variables. For the labour force perspective, disposition toward the project and task comprehension were two independent driving factors. Productivity and cost were the main drivers from a material standpoint. The cost increase and change in development were the driving drivers from a monetary standpoint. From an administrative standpoint, the driving factors were the related document, the endorsement cycle, and the government’s recognition of venture members. This paper shows the material reuse capacity increase and decrease in assets utilization which were the driving elements in this work, focused on eco-effectiveness.

Analysis on the Application of Green Ecological Discharge Project Management in SK Hydropower Plant

Analysis on the Application of Green Ecological Discharge Project Management in SK Hydropower Plant

Problems and Advanced Technologies of Green Building Project Management and Materials

With the growing awareness of climate change, green buildings are beginning to win a place in environmental issues. The pattern of green buildings aims to establish an equilibrium between artificial architecture and the natural surroundings. This study proposes to determine problems and solutions for green building project management and green materials. The outcome of this study reveals that high-cost premium and cognitive limitations on green technologies are the main barriers to the sustainable development of green buildings. To deal with cost-related issues, experts utilize AI-based techniques to reduce energy consumption. Furthermore, in the process of civil engineering construction, construction materials determine the cost, quality, and safety of civil engineering. The main characteristics of green building materials are excellent low energy consumption, low pollution and recycling in the production process and use. The mainstream green materials classification is the four types of basic, energy-saving, recycling and health. Currently, the green materials commonly used in engineering construction mainly include ecological sand-based permeable bricks, green paint and diatom mud ecological wall. Among them, the diatom mud ecological wall is widely used in large cities because it does not cause light pollution. The most significant advantage of green materials in engineering is that they can achieve resource savings. In the selection of green materials in construction, it is necessary to fully consider and make use of the characteristics of green materials.

A novel knowledge management method about integrated grounded theory for performance assessment of green building construction engineering

ABSTRACT The green building construction is an important part of the green building, and setting up a suitable assessment model about green building construction engineering has great significance. This paper combined green construction and project management knowledge for performance assessment of green building construction engineering and used integrated method of grounded theory and G2 (G2 empowerment method) entropy method as a knowledge management strategy to build the performance assessment index set. Firstly, based on the existing literature and semi-structured interview data, grounded theory coding technology is used to identify the influencing factors of green construction performance to determine the assessment index set and corresponding assessment standards and formed the assessment index system. Then, the subjective and objective weighting methods are combined, and the G2 entropy method is used to carry out comprehensive weighting. This method has the advantages of comprehensive weighting and avoids the problem of how to allocate the proportion of subjective and objective weight in traditional comprehensive weighting. Finally, a novel knowledge management comprehensive method of performance assessment about green building construction engineering was presented. The detailed methods and steps presented in this paper can provide reference for performance assessment and knowledge management of green building construction engineering.

The Influence Mechanism of BIM on Green Building Engineering Project Management under the Background of Big Data.

The main framework of green construction management based on building information modeling (BIM) is constructed, and the related theories of BIM and green buildings are researched in more detail. The index of green construction is evaluated using the fuzzy evaluation method. The technical measures, management methods, field experience, and evaluation methods included in the green construction process are introduced in detail. Finally, effective measures to promote green construction management in China are proposed. This method is based on the specific technical measures and targeted management methods adopted in the green construction process. At the same time, the specific measures of construction project management in the era of big data are analyzed. It includes the collection and processing of data, the establishment of basic data models, the intelligent technology of big data clusters, and the application of blockchain big data. The purpose of the research is not only to effectively promote the development process of green construction in China, but also to reduce the waste of resources and environmental damage in the construction projects. At the same time, in the process of solving China's environmental protection, building construction must follow the guiding suggestions put forward under the green construction. This has an important reference value for promoting China's green construction work and has certain construction significance for realizing the sustainable development of the construction industry.

Evolution of Project Management in the Digital Economy

The great changes caused by the Fourth Industrial Revolution, also known as Digital Transformation, are happening very fast. We are living a new reality of Digital Economy, where technological innovation has a great impact on how projects are managed. This article has the objective to identify what Project Managers appropriate profile should be in order to face this new reality, taking advantage of using new digital technologies to increase the probability of projects' success and contribute with added value to the economy, the environment, and society. It is also presented the model proposed by Green Project Management, oriented to sustainability, and is also emphasized the importance of identifying the best approach to follow in the development of a new project in this Digital Economy era, knowing that besides the traditional predictive and agile approaches, there are rising new hybrid approaches, gathering the positive characteristics of the both of them.

Greening Project Management Practices to Achieve Competitive Advantage Though Moderated Mediation

This study envisages the impact of green project management (GPM) practices on sustainable competitive advantage through a sequential mediating model of green knowledge acquisition and green exploitative and exploratory innovation. The study also investigates the buffering effect of environmental organizational culture on the linkage between green knowledge acquisition and green exploitative and exploratory innovation. Data was collected from the multi-sector manufacturing enterprises (N = 265) in Pakistan. The analyses were conducted through partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) and PROCESS macros in SPSS 25.0. The results suggest that GPM practices are positively related to sustainable competitive advantage. In addition to this direct effect, green knowledge acquisition and green ambidextrous innovation play a significant role in explaining the associations between GPM practices and sustainable competitive advantage. Furthermore, environmental organizational culture strengthens the positive influence of green knowledge acquisition on green exploratory innovation. However, the moderated effect of environmental organizational culture for green knowledge acquisition and green exploitative innovation was not supported. Our findings bring essential insights for the enterprises, policymakers, practitioners, and project managers to promote green project management practices for low-carbon projects to achieve sustainable competitive advantage.

Discussion on Construction Project Management and Analysis of Green Construction Project Management

Discussion on Construction Project Management and Analysis of Green Construction Project Management