The people side of sustainability transition: Navigation toward the change

People are the main asset of a consultancy firm, and a Project Manager is a key figure in the delivery of projects. Change Management theories suggest that the success of change efforts relies on three components: Leadership, Project Management and Change Management. Therefore, successful sustainability implementation depends significantly on...

Integrating Sustainable Objectives in Transmission System Operators' Projects: A decision-support framework for the prioritisation and integration of sustainable objectives in projects

One of the ways that Transmission System Operators (TSOs) can become more sustainable is by integrating sustainable goals in their projects using the associated procurement and tender processes. However, there are several limitations related to this integration. This research aims to identify these challenges by looking at the Dutch TSO, TenneT...

Integrating Sustainability into Major Infrastructure Projects: Four Perspectives on Sustainable Tunnel Development

Although sustainability is on the agenda of many countries and agencies, it is still a great challenge to properly integrate sustainability into major infrastructure projects, like tunnels. This is remarkable, as it is commonly accepted that the construction and operation of these civil infrastructures have a heavy impact on environmental,...

Re-designing project management: Steps towards a project management curriculum for a sustainable built environment

Sustainability concerns add a wide range of both stakeholders and performance expectations to building projects. The transition of a circular economy will also have a significant impact on the way in which building projects are carried out. This in addition to an already established escalation of stakeholder involvement and performance...

Stakeholders' Perspectives on Sustainability in Project Management: Case studies of 4 different projects in the Netherlands

The link between project management and sustainability is relatively new. More projects today are driven by sustainability goals than ever before. The need for sustainability as a critical factor for project success is clear. However, the question is what the stakeholders involved in the project think of it. The main objective of this research...