An Innovative Use of Case Models to Manage Stakeholder Interfaces in Energy-Efficient Sustainable Construction

10 pages•Published: July 23, 2025

Nesreen Weshah, Kamal Dhawan, John Tookey and Ali Ghaffarian Hoseini

Abstract

The stakeholder context in sustainable construction is vital to project success, defining the
environment in which stakeholders interact, influence, and are influenced by the project. This paper
explores the role of energy efficiency as the primary measure of sustainability in construction
projects. This context encompasses roles, interests, relationships, and dynamics, all crucial for
managing interactions and achieving positive outcomes. This study is divided into two parts. Part
One focuses on developing a conceptual framework during the preparation, planning, and design
phases; Part Two introduces a project lifecycle-spanning use case model for the owner, design team,
and construction contractor. Focusing on the planning and design phases, this paper emphasizes the
importance of early-stage stakeholder management and collaboration to integrate sustainability and
energy efficiency objectives from the outset. Early decisions regarding materials, processes, and
environmental factors impact long-term project sustainability. Achieving energy-efficient
sustainability goals requires cooperation among stakeholders through interface management,
balancing economic, social, and environmental considerations. Integrating stakeholder perspectives
and fostering partnerships is essential to address complex challenges and promote resilient,
sustainable, and equitable built environments. This paper explores stakeholder roles and relationships
in sustainable construction, aiming to improve management, reduce conflicts, and enhance project
performance and energy efficient sustainability outcomes.

Keyphrases: built environments, construction project lifecycle., energy efficiency in the planning and design phases sustainable project management, stakeholder interface management

In: Wesley Collins, Anthony J. Perrenoud and John Posillico (editors). Proceedings of Associated Schools of Construction 61st Annual International Conference, vol 6, pages 391-400.

Links:	https://easychair.org/publications/paper/BtJj
	https://doi.org/10.29007/hz1d

BibTeX entry

@inproceedings{ASC2025:Innovative_Use_Case_Models,
  author    = {Nesreen Weshah and Kamal Dhawan and John Tookey and Ali Ghaffarian Hoseini},
  title     = {An Innovative Use of Case Models to Manage Stakeholder Interfaces in Energy-Efficient Sustainable Construction},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of Associated Schools of Construction 61st Annual International Conference},
  editor    = {Wesley Collins and Anthony J. Perrenoud and John Posillico},
  series    = {EPiC Series in Built Environment},
  volume    = {6},
  publisher = {EasyChair},
  bibsource = {EasyChair, https://easychair.org},
  issn      = {2632-881X},
  url       = {/publications/paper/BtJj},
  doi       = {10.29007/hz1d},
  pages     = {391-400},
  year      = {2025}}

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