4. Summary Table: Key Project Management Practices

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are sustainability goals?

   Hint

   Think about measurable outcomes of sustainability.

2. 2.

   Define stakeholder engagement.

   Hint

   It involves communicating and considering opinions.

3. 3.

   What is the main goal of sustainable planning?

   • To meet financial targets
   • To integrate sustainability into all project phases
   • To minimize design costs

   Hint

   Think about what makes a project not just successful financially, but also environmentally and socially.

4. 4.

   True or False: Stakeholder engagement begins after project completion.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider when stakeholders have the most influence on decisions.

5. 5.

   Design a brief project proposal that includes sustainability goals, stakeholder engagement strategies, and a monitoring plan.

   Hint

   Think through how each section interacts and supports the overall project's goals.

6. 6.

   Critique a fictional construction project report that overlooks stakeholder engagement and provides no monitoring strategies. Suggest improvements.

   Hint

   Consider what would happen if real stakeholders were not included in decision-making.