Implementing an Iterative Approach to Crafting a Sustainable Construction Course Curriculum

10 pages•Published: July 23, 2025

Abstract

Sustainability has deeply transformed 21st-century work and life, emphasizing its critical role in
intellectual pursuits and everyday practices. Education is key to bridging the growing disconnect
between humans and nature. While sustainable construction is a prevalent topic in construction
management curricula, there is still a need for continuous improvement and practical changes to
further integrate sustainability into educational programs. As the construction industry shifts
toward sustainability, it requires new skills beyond traditional competencies. In response, this paper
introduces a systematic, iterative curriculum development model tailored to the Sustainable
Construction course within the Construction Project Management (CPM) program at The Southern
Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT). Utilizing technology and artificial intelligence (AI), the
research adopts a three-step iterative development model that prioritizes student engagement,
knowledge retention, and skill acquisition. To validate the model's effectiveness, the paper presents
empirical evidence derived from student feedback, industry stakeholder insights, and classroom
observations. This study documents and evaluates the curriculum-design process, offering best
practices for integrating sustainability into construction education.

Keyphrases: construction courses, curriculum development, experiential learning and teaching methods, pedagogy, student centered learning

In: Wesley Collins, Anthony J. Perrenoud and John Posillico (editors). Proceedings of Associated Schools of Construction 61st Annual International Conference, vol 6, pages 81-90.

Links:	https://easychair.org/publications/paper/nrq1R
	https://doi.org/10.29007/dkvx

BibTeX entry

@inproceedings{ASC2025:Implementing_Iterative_Approach_Crafting,
  author    = {Samia Ebrahiem},
  title     = {Implementing an Iterative Approach to Crafting a Sustainable Construction Course Curriculum},
  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/nrq1R},
  doi       = {10.29007/dkvx},
  pages     = {81-90},
  year      = {2025}}

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