Project Management Factors Affecting Green Building Projects: Case Study of Singapore

Abstract

Green Mark, a certification for Green Building (GB), has become a compulsory requirement for all new buildings in Singapore. The aim of this study is to explore the controllable critical project management factors of Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) firms for delivering Green Mark certified projects and examine how these factors can be useful. Based on three case projects in Singapore, the factors influencing the success of GB were identified. It was also observed that the higher ratings of the building projects, the more management factors should be given proper attention. The research findings could assist project managers in managing the overall project performance and successfully implementing Green Mark certified projects more effectively.

Sustainable Construction Projects: The Level of Understanding on Leadership Skills among Project Managers

“…Table 2 reveals the skills needed to manage a sustainable construction project. (Hwang & Ng, 2013;Li et al, 2013;Robichaud & Anantatmula, 2011;Wang et al, 2015;Zulkiffli & Latiffi, 2019). As previously reported, project managers are the project's leader and are responsible for working with, communicating with and handling a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural project team.…”

“…Decision-making and problem-solving are two other skills expected of a project manager working on sustainable construction projects (Li et al, 2013;Hwang & Ng, 2013;Zulkiffli & Latiffi, 2019). This skill is vital as it enables the project manager to solve problems throughout the life cycle of the project (Shibani & Sukumar, 2015).…”

The Impact of Project Manager’s Skills and Age on Project Success

“…In addition, the project manager should pay close attention to the coordination between design consultants and the construction team as well as to the technology innovations so that the likelihood of success in green building projects can be enhanced (Li et al, 2013). Delegation skill involves working with subordinates to establish direction, authority, and responsibility which enable a project manager to manage the team and deliver results will be limited (Khamaksorn, 2016).…”

“…With regard to political skills, researchers paid attention to those abilities related to understanding others and achieving a win-win situation for both the company and employees and workers (Ferris et al, 2005a;Robichaud and Anantatmula, 2011). These skills involve delegation (Khamaksorn, 2016), social intelligence, emotional intelligence, trait anxiety, ego-resiliency, social selfefficacy, and general mental ability (Ferris et al, 2005b), conflict management (Giotis, 2010) and coordination between design consultants and the construction team as well as to the technology innovations so that the likelihood of success in green building projects can be enhanced (Li et al, 2013). For conceptual skills, literature emphasized the fundamental skills related to planning, scheduling process and feasibility (Glavinich, 2008;Robichaud and Anantatmula, 2011).…”

Review on Project Manager’s Leadership Skills in the Pre-Construction Phase of Sustainable Construction Projects

“…For example, conflict within the project team may be unavoidable and project managers must be equipped to manage conflict effectively without affecting project progress [5]. In addition, the project manager should pay close attention to the coordination between design consultants and the construction team as well as to the technology innovations so that the likelihood of success in green building projects can be enhanced [32].…”