The why, what, and how of environmental performance measurements in civil engineering projects: an analysis of environmental sustainability in civil engineering projects
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Examensarbete för masterexamen
Program
Design and construction project management (MPDCM), MSc
Publicerad
2022
Författare
Lundblad, Lovisa
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The thesis researches how environmental performance measurements (EPMs) can be
used in civil engineering projects as a tool to work with environmental sustainability
and project performance. The civil engineering industry has a significant
environmental impact, and the project involves many different actors and processes.
Using EPMs could be a way for all involved parties to gain an understanding of the
impacts created, identify areas of improvement, and create a higher focus on
sustainability in the industry. The aim of the thesis is to discover with an
understanding and guidance of the use of EPM. Also identify what areas are of focus
and how the tool can be approached for efficient and realistic use. The thesis is done
in collaboration with the engineering consultancy firm WSP, and their management
departments of infrastructure and construction. The research is based on theoretical
information from literature, empirical findings from interviews regarding current
project management from project managers, and analysis of sustainability reports and
requirements from regions and WSP. The findings of the result are then presented by
answering the questions of why, what, and how regarding the use of EPM, also
discussing possible challenges. The conclusion is presented as a general guide for the
civil engineering industry but also based on concrete information from the
participating company to give concrete examples. Suggestions for future work for the
industry is presented as well as further research areas that could give even more indepth insight.
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Environmental performance measurementsCivil Engineering, Construction, Environmental Sustainability, Sustainable Construction, Green Construction, Key Performance Indicators, Environmental Indicators, Environmental Management, Infrastructure, Urban Development, Project Performance , Civil engineering , Construction , Environmental sustainability , Sustainable construction , Green Construction , Key performance indicators , Environmental indicators , Environmental management , Infrastructure , Urban development , Project performance