Conceptual transformation process model for sustainability in the infrastructure sector

Abstract

Business as usual (BAU) model of infrastructure delivery is contrary to the needs of sustainability in the built environment. This difference necessitates a South African study that is focus on sustainability in the infrastructure sector. A review of the management corpus led to the discovery and review of a transformation process model, which was thereafter integrated with core lean and sustainability principles. Through the analysis and synthesis of collected data from a case study design approach, it was discovered that a transformation model could serve as a purposive vehicle for embedding sustainability in the delivery of infrastructure projects in South Africa. However, confirmatory evaluation of the proposed model is required to ascertain its applicability in the sector.