Projects integrating Sustainable Methods

Abstract

Projects integrating Sustainable Methods, short PRiSM is a relatively new (2013) developed Method to make the process of project management more sustainable. As this is one of the main topics in the 21st century it is no surprise sustainability reached also the process of project management. This model was developed by an American company called GPM Global (Green Project Management). With integrating the UN Sustainable development goals (SDG) in the profession of Project Management (PM) they give companies the tool to not only develop more resourceful products, but to reduce the negative ecological and social impact of projects. Applicable is the PRiSM mainly in real estate development, construction or infrastructure projects. In the following article the evolution of the PRiSM model will be illuminated with the details about how sustainability is integrated and how this changes the way managing projects. Furthermore, the model itself will be explained to understand the methodology of the PRiSM. Even though this method improves the complex process and helps to create better products, it is necessary to be aware of the models limits and what it cannot cover, which is to be described in the last part of this article.