Principles and criteria of sustainable development as factors of transformation of management systems in construction
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.32347/2707-501x.2026.57(2).3-14Keywords:
sustainable development, construction, management transformation, ESG criteria, energy efficiency, circular economy, digital monitoring, environmental responsibilityAbstract
The principles and criteria of sustainable development under contemporary conditions acquire the status of system-forming factors in the transformation of management within the construction industry. Construction, as one of the most resource-intensive sectors of the economy, directly affects environmental balance, social stability, and the economic dynamics of territories, which necessitates a reconsideration of traditional approaches to project and enterprise management. The formation of management systems based on sustainable development implies the integration of environmental, social, and economic criteria into strategic planning, budgeting, production organization, and performance control processes.
The study systematizes the fundamental principles of sustainable development – integrity, long-term orientation, resource efficiency, social responsibility, institutional transparency, and adaptability – as the foundation for transforming management mechanisms in construction. It is substantiated that sustainability criteria should be formalized through a system of measurable indicators, including energy efficiency metrics, carbon footprint levels, material circularity, social inclusiveness, occupational safety, and the economic return on investments.
The transformation of management occurs across three dimensions: strategic, operational, and digital. At the strategic level, ESG-oriented planning and the integration of circular economy principles are implemented. At the operational level, technological processes are optimized with consideration of the life cycle of facilities, waste minimization, and the adoption of green standards. At the digital level, a sustainability monitoring system is formed based on BIM technologies, data analytics, and automated performance control platforms.
Furthermore, the implementation of the sustainable development concept in construction requires a transition from fragmented initiatives to an integrated management model in which environmental, social, and economic parameters function as interrelated variables within a unified system. It is determined that the effectiveness of transformation depends on the institutional capacity of enterprises to implement ESG standards, conduct regular non-financial reporting, and ensure transparency in decision-making processes.
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