Postconstruction Management of Green Projects

Adeleye Ayoade Adeniran, Emma Ayesu-Koranteng, Lukuman Musibau, Winston Shakantu and Sijekula Mbanga

Chapter 16 in Developing a Body of Knowledge for Green Construction Project Management, 2024, pp 521-558 from World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd.

Abstract: The focus for most projects is the design and construction stages, which cover a brief span, while the postconstruction phase, which covers a longer span, is rarely brought to the fore. It should be considered that meeting “sustainability goals” does not end after the building design is completed but continues further. The postconstruction stage is the time to start the occupation and maintenance of the completed project. At this phase in a project life cycle, many projects have been characterized by poor performance, not only because of design or construction failure but also because of postconstruction management issues. When conceptualized, these issues are rarely on the front burner of projects, hence the continuous dilapidation/failure of projects before they run their projected life cycle. This chapter seeks to bring to the fore the need for postconstruction management of green projects by adopting management techniques to ensure sustainability (being enjoyed by the present and future users alike). The chapter is proposed to present the green project life cycle, which will help underscore the aim and scope of its postconstruction management as well as the management principles that will be required. The chapter further identifies the factors that could influence the use and postconstruction management of green projects and the effect of such factors that gravitate projects toward depreciation and obsolescence. The chapter closes by discussing postconstruction management strategies for green projects as a baseline for decision-makers, developers, and stakeholders who promote green construction culture and enforce green regulations to drive sustainability.

Keywords: Project Management; Construction Management; Environmental Management; Green Construction Project Management; Green Construction Management; Body of Knowledge; Green Building; Green Construction; Sustainable Building; Sustainable Construction; Circular Economy; Resilience; Climate Change; Carbon Emissions (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L74 M10 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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