Implementing an Iterative Approach to Crafting a Sustainable Construction Course Curriculum

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