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Introduction 1.GENERAL Aspects: Objective
Methodological Aspects
Materials and Methods
PSM3 Process: Define the Sustainability Objective
PSM4 Process: Identify Design Alternatives
Delphi Analysis. Research Results
Conclusions, Limitations, and Future Developments
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New Approach for Managing Sustainability in Projects

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Despite the work done to date, project sustainability management (PSM) is still at an embryonic stage. The existing literature considers sustainability as a transversal aspect to be incorporated into the traditional management functions (scope, time, cost, quality, etc.). This article proposes sustainability as a key aspect of project management, with three essential components: principles, processes and competences. Regarding principles, the principle of sustainable development should be added to those generally suggested. As for processes, seven are proposed for (1) planning sustainability management; (2) establishing a sustainability breakdown structure; (3) defining the sustainability objective; (4) identifying project alternatives to achieve it; (5) planning and (6) implementing the sustainability strategy; and (7) monitoring and control. The main interrelationships between these processes and those of project initiation, planning, implementation, control, and closure are also ...

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