A decision matrix approach to green project management processes

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to develop a decision matrix for green project management processes (GPMPs) in commercial construction projects. GPMPs can assist in decoding all of the information required to make green-conscious decisions at various stages of a project.

Design/methodology/approach

Integrate the environmental factors into the traditional project management processes (PMPs) of major construction projects. The integrated product is worked into a process index, and the analytical hierarchy processes (AHP) method is used to prioritize the GPMPs according to pre-set criteria.

Findings

Research established the theoretical backing of green practices integration in the traditional PMPs, by creating an AHP weighted GPMP index that is linked to usable decision matrix.

Originality/value

Develops a fresh methodology to facilitate green decision-making in the project management of commercial construction projects.

Citation

Al-Tekreeti, M.S. and Beheiry, S.M. (2016), "A decision matrix approach to green project management processes", World Journal of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development, Vol. 13 No. 3, pp. 174-189. https://doi.org/10.1108/WJSTSD-01-2016-0009