Project Stakeholders Research Articles

Energy ethics in the assessment of local renewable energy projects: the need for a pluralistic approach

ABSTRACT Local decentralized energy projects are becoming an important component of the transition to renewable energy. These projects include aspirations that go beyond merely clean energy projection and include side benefits like fostering community empowerment, social cohesion, economic gains, and job opportunities. However, there is little evidence to what extend these projects deliver their promises and how different groups perceive the projects’ impacts in the post-implementation phase. Most of the existing assessment projects have a technoeconomic nature and are led by external stakeholders. Thus, they often fail to account for the local demands and expectations. The present study aims to bridge this gap by proposing the use of an ethical matrix combined with a follow-up deliberative workshop to evaluate the impact of local renewable energy projects postimplementation. Using the example of El Hierro Island’s local energy project, the study identifies project stakeholders and discusses their views. Results reveal significant differences in actor opinions, emphasizing the necessity to move beyond narrow project assessments to a pluralistic approach using ethical tools to challenge established moral frameworks.

Principle-based decision-making: realising benefits in a scaled agile environment

PurposeThis paper examines the conflict between rule-based and principle-based approaches to benefits realisation in agile projects. It proposes a principle-based framework as a more effective alternative, aligned with the iterative and adaptive nature of agile methodologies.Design/methodology/approachThe research utilises semi-structured interviews to gather qualitative data from professionals experienced in agile projects. Causal loop diagrams are employed to illustrate the relationships between identified principles. The study identifies 12 key principles essential for agile benefits realisation, with a particular focus on visibility and consequence management.FindingsThe study finds that a principle-based approach to benefits realisation is more compatible with agile methodologies compared to a rule-based approach. The flexibility of principle-based decision-making allows for continuous adaptation and improvement, aligning with the dynamic and iterative nature of agile projects. The principles of visibility and consequence management emerge as critical factors in successfully realising benefits in an agile environment.Research limitations/implicationsThe findings are based on qualitative data from a limited number of interviews, which may not be generalisable across all agile projects. Further research with a larger sample size and diverse project types is recommended to validate and refine the proposed principles.Practical implicationsAgile teams and project managers can leverage the identified principles to enhance their decision-making processes and improve benefits realisation outcomes. Adopting a principle-based approach can lead to more flexible, responsive and effective project management practices.Social implicationsBy promoting more adaptive and responsive project management practices, the adoption of a principle-based approach can contribute to greater satisfaction and collaboration among project stakeholders, leading to more successful project outcomes.Originality/valueThis research contributes to the existing body of knowledge by highlighting the limitations of rule-based approaches in agile contexts and proposing a principle-based framework for benefits realisation. The identification of specific principles and their interrelationships provides a novel perspective and practical guidance for agile practitioners.

Project Strategy and Stakeholder Theory: A System Dynamics Perspective

Project Strategy and Stakeholder Theory: A System Dynamics Perspective

Examining the challenges impeding the utilization of construction materials with lower embodied carbon in the construction sector

ABSTRACT This paper aimed at determining the barriers preventing the extensive utilization of innovative materials in the construction sector. As a way of providing clear understanding of the complex interrelationship between the barriers, the literature review was supplemented by an expert-based survey to determine the barriers, whereas the hierarchical structure between the barriers was analyzed using the interpretive structural modelling (ISM) approach. Based on the outcome of the level partitioning of the ISM approach, it was found out that “reluctance to take responsibility for embodied carbon reduction (B14) was partitioned at the 8th level indicating that it is the most highly prioritized barrier considered to be the most crucial in preventing the use of low-carbon building materials in the construction industry. The paper produces vital knowledge and evidence that could be applied to encourage more sustainable construction practices by the wide adoption of alternative construction materials with lower embodied carbon in the construction sector. The implications inferred based on the findings of this paper seek to suggest remedies, strategies, and actions that could help to overcome the undesirable impact of the barriers that affect the utilization of low-carbon building materials, particularly amongst prominent stakeholders of construction projects.

Stakeholder Engagement: Theoretical and Methodological Directions for Project Scholarship

In our introduction to this Special Issue on Project Stakeholder Engagement, we emphasize the imperative for a deeper understanding of stakeholder phenomena in the context of temporary organizations. Our argument addresses the growing need for organizational strategies that focus on more inclusive approaches, the moral foundations of stakeholder thinking, and the necessity of considering marginalized groups. Recent debates in management and organizational scholarship have conveyed a key message to organizations: the need for them to contribute to a more cohesive and sustainable world. However, this paradigm shift from stakeholder ‘management’ to ‘engagement’ also presents new challenges for (project) organizations as they seek to address and balance the needs and demands of multiple stakeholders. Such approaches require more collaborative and inclusive structures to tackle pressing social issues and to recognize a broader array of stakeholders in value-creation processes. Against this backdrop, the focus of this Special Issue is on advancing theory and evidence related to the nature, aims, processes, and consequences of stakeholder engagement in temporary organizations. We summarize the contributions of each of the six articles that make up this Special Issue, noting in particular their methodological and theoretical diversity. In conclusion, we propose a future research agenda on project stakeholder engagement, inspired by the ideas and insights developed in this Special Issue.

The Role of Leadership Styles in Project Management: Systematic Literature Review

This article examines the role of leadership styles in project management through a systematic literature review and focuses on three main leadership styles, i.e., transformational, transactional, and servant leadership. Leadership is one of the critical factors that have a direct impact on project outcomes, team dynamics, and stakeholder satisfaction. The bottom line is that choosing the right leadership style directly impacts the success or failure of projects, team dynamics, and stakeholder satisfaction. Transformational leadership is associated with greater project success, better team cohesion, and increased stakeholder satisfaction by inspiring and motivating teams to achieve a common goal. This research aims to identify the effects of these leadership styles in different project environments and determine the conditions in which each style has the most significant advantage. Transactional leadership, which emphasizes structures, rewards, and punishments, is effective in environments where strict adherence to processes is required but may limit creativity. On the other hand, by prioritizing the growth and well-being of team members, servant leadership leads to increased creativity, cooperation, and improved team morale. The research method is a systematic review of existing articles and studies from reliable scientific sources to gain a deeper understanding of the impact of leadership styles on project management by analyzing their results. This study summarizes the various findings and evaluates the effects of these leadership styles in different project contexts. Finally, the importance of matching leadership styles to project needs is highlighted to improve performance, enhance team dynamics, and achieve successful outcomes.

Leveraging Contemporary Project Management Techniques and Technology for Sustainable Telecommunications Advancement in Yemen

The digital techniques and technology have transformed formal project management field dramatically by enhancing communication, resource management and efficiency. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of contemporary project management methodologies in promoting and facilitating sustainable development within the telecommunications sector in Yemen. Situated within the broader discourse on achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the research employs a mixed methods approach to gather both quantitative and qualitative data. Quantitative data was collected through a survey of 150 professionals across major telecommunications firms in Yemen. The survey examined familiarity and application of techniques and technology such as waterfall, agile, six sigma, and lean. Qualitative insights were derived from 22 in-depth interviews with project managers and stakeholders. The findings of the study indicate that there is a narrow scope for integrating sustainability in Yemen’s telecommunications sector projects. Despite the research indicating a considerable level of awareness and utilization of contemporary methodologies, the integration of sustainability objectives varies considerably between projects. While numerous projects adopt environmental sustainability strategies, such as enhancing energy efficiency to reduce environmental impact and minimize carbon emissions, they lack comprehensive sustainability strategies that encompass economic, social, and environmental aspects in an integrated manner. The qualitative interviews yielded insights into the significant challenges to sustainable implementation, including insufficient training, organizational obstacles, and the effects of the ongoing conflict. In light of these findings, the paper addresses these challenges and provides recommendations and effective strategies to overcome them.

Youth mental health outreach interventions: lessons from an experience capitalisation process

Abstract Issue Young people face socioeconomic, geographical and cultural barriers to access care and support in mental health. Practitioners implement outreach initiatives to improve mental health and address health inequalities, mostly developed in a ‘no-request for care’ context. Methods To better understand the implementation mechanisms of these initiatives, Fondation de France commissioned the French Society for Public Health to carry out an experience capitalisation to inspire other professionals. Experience capitalisation method was used, based on in depth interviews with project stakeholders. Covered themes were: the description of history, strategies and activities; identification of key moment and key levers; skills and knowledge used. Results Nine mental health outreach projects implemented across regions of France were selected with the help of a multidisciplinary steering committee. Each project was synthetised in a capitalisation document and a cross-sectional analysis was undertaken. Lessons • A variety of outreach approaches were carried on: meeting adolescents in the street or at coffee shops; home-based interventions; consultations in converted van etc. • Outreach is not just a matter of physically moving outside health structures but requires non-judging and flexible stance to adjust to the youth’s pace and will. To extend their approach to mobility, professionals deepen their team’s multidisciplinarity, broaden cross-sector partnerships and mobilise new skills and creativity. • Adolescents’ participation to care or support plans was one of projects strengths, whether they suffer from anxiety or mental disorders. However, their participation in governance and decisions regarding global projects remained limited. Key messages • To reduce mental health inequalities and enhance youth participation in outreach interventions, empowerment and wellbeing of interventions practitioners should also be supported. • Capitalisation of experience in health promotion is a promising method contributing to professional acknowledgment and development of shared knowledge on interventions implementation.

Data governance challenges on smart home involving multiple research sites

Abstract Background The development of Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) technology has great potential for ubiquitous health monitoring through collaboration between multiple research sites, but its use poses significant challenges to data governance. This study aims to investigate data governance challenges arising when smart home data flows across different research sites. Methods A four-analytic-dimension method was used to identify potential data-related issues that may occur when heterogeneous smart home data moves around multiple research sites. These dimensions include data domain, stakeholders, value, and governance goal. Results Data domain has difficulty in categorizing new data types generated by analytical models without a specified agreement, and determining the regulations for varying levels of anonymization and privacy protection is unclear in the AAL research field. Stakeholders in the AAL project may hold have different norms and practices for data use. Although some common values may be shared, such as improving the quality of homecare, conflicts may still arise and need to be regulated by data governance. Shifting AAL data between stakeholders may reduce its value, as different stakeholders may have varying interests. For instance, removing identifiable information from data to preserve privacy may reduce its value for researchers exploring individuals’ activity patterns. Governance goals are objectives for maintaining and facilitating data. While some governance goals can be widely acknowledged and shared, such as ensuring data security and privacy, conflicts may still exist over others, such as data access. Conclusions The big data generated by smart home technology highlights the need to develop proper data governance models to regulate data. This study’s implications include a better understanding of potential data-related challenges when data flows around multiple research sites, helping policymakers set up suitable data governance models. Key messages • AAL tech for health monitoring poses data governance challenges due to varying stakeholder norms and values. • Proper data governance models need to be developed for AAL data as it remains challenges in data domain, stakeholders, value, and governance goal.

Employer Fraud and Toxic Leadership and Collusion with PMC Operations: Implications for a Dual Metro Project in UP, India

This research is concentrated on the opinions of a PMC/Engineer staff of a dual metro construction project in UP, India, in relation to project fraud and underpinned by toxic leadership of the Employer. The research study employed a qualitative/interpretive methodology focused on grounded theory to extract meaning associated with the views and practices regarding the Employer and PMC Core Group collusion to negatively affect the project performance and management competence. The research scope was PMC/Engineer staff as part of the joint venture, contracted by the Employer, to oversee the project management and construction. The targeted population was made up of eleven (11) respondents, from a Project Management JV (PMC), located across a dual metro construction project having similar experiences of toxic leadership and fraud. The research outcomes comprised of four (4) main-themes - Employer, PMC Core Group, PMC, and ED; with Fourteen sub-themes (14) – illustrated by 276 discussion targets.The research outcome has raised important issues of project Employer derived fraud, where toxic leadership was used to deflect from the fraudulent activities underpinned by a PMC Core Group, acting as sycophantic fraud “enablers”. These included harassment, creation of fear, arrogation of contract, and a sense of impunity of the Employer MD/DWI and the PMC Core Group. The lack of risk management and project governance, attributed to significant procedural failures of the project stakeholders, including the European donor, has raised clear evidence of ongoing and associated fraud.

Understanding the Integration of Building Energy Modeling into the Building Design Process: Insights from Two Collaborative Construction Projects

This research investigates the integration of building energy modeling (BEM) within collaborative construction projects to inform design decisions for achieving high-energy performance goals. The study aims to understand current practices, benefits, and challenges associated with this integration. Using an ethnographic case study approach focused on two high-energy performance social housing projects with integrated project delivery and integrated design processes, data were collected through direct observations, document analysis, and interviews with project team members. Design process modeling was utilized to dissect current practices, followed by a hybrid inductive and deductive thematic analysis to find challenges related to energy performance design in collaborative projects. Findings from this research revealed that BEM experts often operate in isolation, with late integration of energy models into design decisions. Compliance-centric BEM usage and challenges related to interoperability of design and BEM tools further compound the issue of seamless collaboration. However, the study highlights that early collaboration among project stakeholders emerges as a pivotal factor in informed design decisions, bridging the gap between energy modeling and design. This research provides valuable insights for practitioners seeking to optimize BEM in their design process, and offers support to policymakers aiming to enhance the role of BEM in projects.

A construction contract administration (CCA) framework for graduate architects’ professional development

PurposeConstruction contract administration should be carried out by a person (normally engineer or architect depending on the type of contract) with expert technical knowledge of the construction process, strong leadership quality, highly developed interpersonal skills and an understanding of contractual, legislative and statutory underpinnings. However, due to a shortage of architects, graduate architects have been assigned to perform a partial role. Architectural firms are disappointed with the quality of the graduates and still note that they have to mentor them to be competent for their jobs. This paper aims to develop a construction contract administration (CCA) framework for graduate architects that aids the smooth running of a construction contract.Design/methodology/approachSeven housing projects in Malaysia have been selected as case studies. Documentation review and semi-structured interviews relevant to selected case studies were conducted to collect data to develop the CCA framework. The draft framework will then be validated through a focus group study.FindingsA total of 5 themes and 11 sub-themes with core tasks were developed in the CCA framework. The themes involved are claims and legal matters management, communication and relationship management, project management, design management and quality assessment and management. Sub-themes are authority matters, building certification, meetings, coordination checklist, letter writing, contract documentation, building material, design brief, building sustainability and workmanship quality standards, contractors’ submission and building details.Originality/valueThe contribution of this study can be utilized for developing further models in the future that would improve the work performance of graduate architects. The framework assists the university by moving forward to the professional practice stage. In addition, it indirectly enhances the potential of graduate architects to perform efficiently and intensifies the bonding between project stakeholders.

Integrated design and procurement strategy to achieve efficient performance in design and build government project

Design and procurement integration strategies in construction projects play an important role and have an impact on the overall project cycle. Integrated design and procurement will increase productivity and reduce waste. This research aims to provide a guide to good design and procurement integration strategies in Design and Build (DB) projects in government projects. This research uses qualitative and quantitative methods in the form of a schematic literature review followed by a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with the Delphi method to formulate integrated design and procurement that improve project performance. In-depth interviews were conducted with 90 respondents to explore the implementation of the design and procurement strategy on the project used as a case study. The results of this research are recommendations for an integrated design and procurement strategy which can be used as a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) in DB projects on government projects so that it can provide added value from the start of the project being designed through tenders. This research can be utilized by project stakeholders, academics and anyone who will develop project performance through the integrated design and procurement in the long term.

Software Change Request in Software Development Project : Factors and Methods (Scoping Review Methods)

Software development is dynamic by nature, often requiring changes in software requirements through Software Change Requests (SCRs). This research aims to identify and analyze the key factors that influence SCRs in software development projects and evaluate the methods used to effectively manage these changes. This research uses the Scoping Review Method to systematically review and synthesize existing literature on SCRs, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of current practices, challenges, and strategies for managing software change requests. The review includes an extensive search of academic databases to identify relevant studies that address SCR factors and management methods. Key factors that influence SCR include project size, complexity, stakeholder involvement, and clarity of initial requirements. Methods for managing SCR are categorized into formal approaches, such as structured change control processes and tools, and informal approaches, which rely on ad-hoc communication and collaboration. The results underscore the importance of a well-defined change management process to mitigate the risks associated with SCR. Effective SCR management can improve project outcomes by improving software quality, increasing stakeholder satisfaction, and minimizing project delays. This research has practical implications for software development professionals by providing insight into effective SCR management techniques. This research also identifies gaps in the literature, recommending future research on the impact of agile methodologies and the use of automated tools in facilitating change management. Understanding these factors and methods enables practitioners to better navigate the complexities of software change, ensuring successful project delivery and maintaining high software quality.

Influence of External Stakeholder Involvement and Risk Perception on Affordable Housing: A Survey on the Implementation of Affordable Housing Project in Anderson-Ofafa Estate, Kisumu City (Kenya)

The significance of stakeholder involvement and risk forecasting in project management has been documented in literature and in studies all over the World. One such study was carried out in Anderson-Ofafa estate, Kisumu City. The main goal of the study was to assess the influence of external stakeholder involvement and risk perception on the implementation of the project. The stakeholders showed resistance to the housing project.The study aimed to establish the risks the project is exposed to based on stakeholder attitude and their influence on project performance, and whether the stakeholders were involved so as to provide solutions to problems bedeviling the project and to generate new knowledge. A survey of general respondents/ intelligent laypersons of age 18 years and above totaling 384 and key informants numbering 16 proportionately sampled from a population of 174,145 people found out that there was a significant correlation between stakeholder involvement, risk perception and project performance. In addition, the study established the occurrence of socio-political,regulatory and financial risk factors which had a perceived high influence of 50% and above, moderate influence of 39% and a very high influence of above 50% respectively.Updated risk register had a perceived high influence of 50% and above. Socio-political risk factors significantly influenced the project performance as was hypothesized by the alternative hypothesis of this study.Financial risk factors had the greatest impact.The stakeholders were involved in the project but were still not satisfied with its implementation.The results are expected to assist the project stakeholders align their goals with that of the project to foster sustainability.The practical or managerial implications is explained as follows- there are documented potential consequences and outcomes of stakeholder actions that have contributed to risk factors that will have extended effect on all stakeholders; including project beneficiaries, project providers, project influencers, and the project governance team. Interventions recommended include; Project sponsors to focus on strategies that manages risk perception and returns expectations, Project manager to reduce project scope, public sector to put measures that guarantee stability in laws and regulations and, the project should be infused into the new affordable housing program by the Kenya Kwanza government to benefit from the new government initiated housing levy fund.

Project Monitoring Based on View of All Project Partners At Digital Project Management Platforms

In the dynamic landscape of digital project management, effective project monitoring is critical for successful project outcomes. The emergence of digital project management platforms has revolutionized the way projects are monitored, enabling real-time collaboration and data-driven decision-making. Periodic site visits and gathering input from all project stakeholders are crucial for ensuring clear understanding of project progress by states institutional. With digital project management systems, on-site progress should be monitored in real-time and inclusive of all project stakeholders. The research investigates how collaborative monitoring fosters project progress of transparency and active engagement among project partners. By providing real-time visibility into project progress, tasks, and milestones, these platforms empower stakeholders with up-to-date information, enabling agile decision-making and prompt risk mitigation. This study explores how digital project management platforms integrate site monitoring evaluations and reporting tools, providing valuable data-driven insights into project performance. By considering periodic analytics, project partners can improve resource allocation, decision making process against possible bottlenecks at construction stages and boost productivity and inform states institutional to monitor project progress closely. Furthermore, the research examines the influence of these platforms on communication dynamics, promoting communication and efficient information exchange among project partners. Such enhanced communication capabilities result in improved team cohesion and collaboration, driving the project forward with synchronized efforts. In this study, the focus lies on tracking the progress of contractual agreements through digital platforms, enabling all stakeholders to monitor advancements. Specifically, the investigation centers on how the designated contractor responsible for project execution and the consulting firm appointed by the project owner can effectively track project progress on a periodic basis using digital platforms. In the context of transportation projects in Turkey, a digital project tracking system has been developed for the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, through which data obtained from on-site visits and consultant opinions regarding project advancements are shared with the Ministry. Subsequently, the responsible contracting authority, guided by the consultant's feedback, can respond and evaluate progress accordingly. This approach ensures that project advancements are accurately monitored by all stakeholders of the project. To do so, this study investigates the utilization of the prepared digital platform to facilitate rapid and precise contract monitoring by all project stakeholders, encompassing the opening information and assessment evaluations based on stakeholders' perspectives.

Community Engagement and Collaboration between Researchers and Community Stakeholders for Schistosomiasis and Malaria Projects in Ingwavuma, uMkhanyakude District, KwaZulu-Natal.

Community engagement is a multiphase process that is crucial for successful community-based health interventions. This study investigates the collaborative phase of community engagement, specifically within a co-developed framework implemented in uMkhanyakude District, South Africa. A qualitative case study approach was employed to explore the experiences of key community stakeholders during the collaborative phase of project implementation. Data collection involved key informant interviews, focus group discussions, and direct observation. The findings demonstrate the potential for effective collaboration among village headmen, community advisory board members, and community research assistants to address local health challenges. Community research assistants played a particularly valuable role in facilitating participatory research and hands-on engagement with researchers. However, several barriers hindered the collaborative process, including demanding work conditions, communication issues regarding compensation, inappropriate behavior from the research team, and culturally insensitive interactions. While community-based participatory research offers a promising collaborative approach for addressing health issues, a careful consideration of local socio-cultural dynamics is essential to avoid misunderstandings and overcome potential barriers. Addressing these challenges is crucial to ensuring that collaborative partnerships effectively empower communities and achieve sustainable improvements in health outcomes.

IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORKS: EVALUATING BEST PRACTICES AND METHODOLOGIES FOR SUCCESSFUL IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT

This study provides a systematic review of IT project management frameworks, examining the effectiveness, adaptability, and risk management strategies of methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, PRINCE2, Scrum, and hybrid approaches. A total of 133 peer-reviewed articles were analyzed to gain insights into how these frameworks are being applied across various industries and project environments. The findings reveal that hybrid models, which combine the structured governance of traditional methodologies like Waterfall with the iterative flexibility of Agile, are becoming increasingly popular, especially in industries requiring both regulatory compliance and adaptability to changing requirements. Agile frameworks were shown to significantly improve project delivery speed, stakeholder satisfaction, and risk mitigation through continuous iterations and feedback loops, while traditional methodologies like Waterfall remain essential in sectors with strict documentation and control requirements. The review also highlights the critical role of risk management across all frameworks, with hybrid models offering the most comprehensive approach by integrating early-stage planning with ongoing risk assessment. Despite the success of these frameworks in IT-related industries, a notable gap was identified in their application to non-IT sectors, suggesting a need for further research to explore their broader applicability. This review underscores the continued relevance of traditional, Agile, and hybrid project management frameworks, while also pointing to future opportunities for expanding their use beyond IT.

Recruitment and retention of new doctors in remote and Aboriginal medical services through the Remote Vocational Training Scheme's Targeted Recruitment Strategy: a focus group study.

To explore the results of a targeted recruitment strategy designed to attract and retain new doctors in remote and Aboriginal medical services where they can access Remote Vocational Training Scheme (RVTS) training and support to qualify as general practitioners. Two 2-hour purposeful online focus groups on the RVTS' Targeted Recruitment Strategy. Five participants and nine stakeholders with knowledge and experience of the strategy. Data were transcribed and deductively and inductively coded for themes including insights from separate project reference and stakeholder advisory groups. Perspectives of the strategy. The overarching theme was that the strategy is useful for attracting and retaining new general practitioners in areas of high need and is potentially scalable. Since 2018, 20 new doctors were recruited via the Targeted Recruitment Strategy and six of them completed the RVTS program. The strategy could better differentiate target locations because increasing communities are experiencing major general practice workforce shortages. The package of employment and training could also be more clearly defined for participants, nationally marketed and collaboratively implemented. Further, more site accreditation and ongoing risk and quality review is needed, along with intense early supports for participants who are new to both the community and general practice work. The Targeted Recruitment Strategy is still maturing but the early results suggest it is a unique and proactive model for attracting and improving access to general practitioners in places with high needs. It could be strengthened through formal agreements between communities and agencies, ensuring coordinated implementation, clarifying roles and responsibilities, and developing clear pathways for risk and quality management.

Exploring the antecedents of knowledge transfer among stakeholders in green building projects: From the configuration perspective

With the rapid development of green buildings around the world, knowledge transfer among stakeholders is of great significance in promoting the innovation and application of green building technologies. However, due to the complexity and specificity of green building projects, current studies have not fully established a comprehensive understanding of how elements from various dimensions (i.e., subject, relationship, context, and activity) collectively impact knowledge transfer among stakeholders in green building projects. Therefore, this study aims to explore the key factors that affect knowledge transfer among stakeholders in green building projects and how these factors work together to enhance the effectiveness of knowledge transfer (EKT). Firstly, the key factors influencing knowledge transfer were pinpointed: cognitive differences, connection strength, organizational climate, information technology capability, transmit willingness, receive willingness, perceived policy support, and richness of transfer channels. Then, an examination of the collected valid samples was conducted through configuration analysis utilizing the fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) method. The findings reveal five configurations, categorized as strong connection-driven, policy support-driven, and both-driven. Lastly, some combination strategies were outlined for different categories to assist green building companies in enhancing EKT. This study not only enhances the existing green building literature by developing a framework of factors that influence knowledge transfer among stakeholders, but also provides a reference for corporate executives to choose the best strategies to enhance EKT in green building projects.