Reinforcing the Connection between the Envision Rating System and Alternative Project Delivery Methods to Achieve Sustainable Infrastructure through Construction Education
Publication: Construction Research Congress 2024
ABSTRACT
Educating construction management (CM) students to embrace infrastructure sustainability and utilize alternative project delivery methods (PDM) can facilitate addressing issues including project funding, stakeholder conflicts, as well as social, economic, and environmental implications. Therefore, this study introduces the CM students to how the Envision sustainability rating system can support the implementation of alternative PDMs in infrastructure projects through leveraging integrated design. Furthermore, the study reflects the participants’ experience and perspective on using alternative PDMs to improve the sustainability performance of infrastructure projects. This study piloted a workshop along with pre- and post-survey in a sustainable construction class under the CM program. The findings indicated that the workshop improved the students’ competencies in delivering high-performance sustainable infrastructure (SI) projects. Moreover, the students shared positive feedback for incorporating alternative PDMs in SI projects. This study would be critical for implementing sustainable developments and enhancing the project management skills of the future construction workforce.
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