Sustainable Building Project execution. Impact of Construction Project Management on DGNB Sustainability Certification: Impact of Construction Project Management on DGNB Sustainability Certification
Translated title
Sustainable Building Project execution. Impact of Construction Project Management on DGNB Sustainability Certification
Author
Fernandez Montes, Sofia
Term
4. Term
Education
Publication year
2017
Submitted on
2017-04-12
Pages
68
Abstract
Interessen for bæredygtighed vokser hurtigt i byggebranchen. Flere certificeringer og vurderingssystemer vurderer i dag bygningers miljømæssige performance og samlede bæredygtighed og giver fordele for ejere, interessenter og brugere. Bæredygtigt byggeri kan skabe et sundt og komfortabelt indeklima, reducere bygningens miljøaftryk og øge kvalitet og ejendomsværdi. Samtidig kan høje startomkostninger og ressourcebehov skabe tilbageholdenhed hos ejere og interessenter, selv om værdien ofte stiger over tid. Dette studie undersøger, hvordan anvendelse af bæredygtighedskriterier og bæredygtighedsvurderinger påvirker planlægning og styring af byggeriet. Solid planlægning og gennemførelse er afgørende for at øge ejendomsværdien, understøtte salg og udlejning og sikre effektiv drift. Men selv med stramme processer kan fagfolks vaner og bias hæmme fremdriften og i høj grad øge design- og udførelsesarbejdet. Beslutninger påvirkes også af branchens traditioner, lovkrav og vejledninger samt kundernes behov. Undersøgelsen bygger på et casestudie af fire sundhedsbyggerier i Nordjylland, ejet af Region Nordjylland. Projekterne afspejler regeringens indsats for at reducere udledninger og fremme bæredygtighed. De var samtidig en stor udfordring for de involverede, bl.a. på grund af skrappe bygherrekrav og indførelsen af DGNB, en tysk bæredygtighedscertificering, som Green Building Council Denmark i 2010 adopterede som Danmarks nationale bygningscertificering. Manglende tidligere erfaring med bæredygtigt byggeri gjorde opgaven endnu mere kompleks. Analysen giver overblik over de problemer, der opstod under byggeprocessen, fremhæver fordelene ved at bruge en bæredygtighedscertificering og peger på forbedringer i koordinering, kommunikation og planlægning af bæredygtige byggeprojekter.
Interest in sustainability is growing quickly in the building industry. Many certification and rating systems now assess a building’s environmental performance and overall sustainability, offering benefits for owners, stakeholders, and users. Sustainable construction can improve indoor health and comfort, reduce a building’s environmental footprint, and raise quality and property value. However, higher upfront costs and resource needs often create reluctance among owners and stakeholders, even if value increases over time. This study examines how applying sustainability criteria and conducting sustainability assessments influence construction planning and management. Strong planning and execution are essential to enhance property value, support sales and renting, and ensure efficient building operation. Yet, even with strict processes, professionals’ habits and biases can hinder progress and greatly increase design and construction effort. Decisions are also shaped by industry traditions, legal requirements and guidance, and client needs. The research is based on a case study of four healthcare buildings in northern Denmark, owned by Region North Jutland. The projects reflect the Danish government’s efforts to cut emissions and promote sustainability. They also posed major challenges for the project teams because of demanding client requirements and the introduction of DGNB, a German sustainability certification adopted in 2010 by the Green Building Council Denmark as the national building certification. Limited prior experience with sustainable construction further complicated the work. By analyzing this case, the study reviews the issues encountered during the construction process, highlights the benefits of using a sustainability certification, and points to improvements needed in coordination, communication, and planning for sustainable building projects.
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