TECHNOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT IN CONSTRUCTION: ENHANCING SUSTAINABILITY IN BUILDING DESIGN AND OPERATIONS

Abstract

The building sector must decarbonize the process to comply with the Paris Agreement and integrate exponential technologies like AI, IoT, and digital twins. To align technology assets with sustainability goals, Strategic Technology Management (STM) is a key approach. Technology management methods and their effects on sustainability outcomes are still poorly understood. This study introduces the Integrated Sustainability Governance and Performance Index (ISGPI), a reliable tool to link STM practices and sustainability outcomes. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and longitudinal data illustrate the causality between STM dimensions and environmental performance. The report suggests benchmarking data sets to help construction companies monitor sustainability. The study shows how technology management practices can assist in reducing environmental, economic, and social costs in the construction sector, leading to long-term sustainability and decarbonization targets.