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The construction industry is increasingly embracing circular economy principles, yet many
projects continue to be delivered through contractual and governance models designed
for linear value creation.
While organisations are setting ambitious sustainability and circularity goals, project
delivery systems often remain focused on short-term cost, scope, and schedule
optimisation. This creates a fundamental disconnect between circular ambitions and
project outcomes.
This session explores how project leaders can bridge that gap by applying the GPM P5
framework to construction and infrastructure projects. Participants will examine how
contracts, procurement strategies, governance structures, and project decisions influence
sustainability outcomes across the full asset lifecycle.
Using real-world examples from the construction sector, the session demonstrates how
the P5 lenses—Product, Process, People, Planet, and Prosperity—can help project
teams identify unintended consequences, evaluate trade-offs, and make decisions that
create long-term value.
The session challenges participants to rethink project success beyond delivery metrics and
consider how project delivery systems can be redesigned to support circular impact.

SPEAKER:

Aylin Kaptan is a construction project management and sustainability consultant with more
than 25 years of experience in the built environment sector. She specializes in
integrating sustainability principles into project delivery, helping organizations move
beyond compliance and translate sustainability ambitions into practical project decisions
and governance practices.
As the founder of PY Akademi, Aylin provides consulting and training services in
Sustainable Project Management, project governance, and sustainability integration. She
is the authorized training partner in Türkiye for the PMI–GPM Sustainable Project
Management certification programs and has trained professionals from construction,
infrastructure, engineering, and corporate sectors on applying sustainability principles
within project environments.
Her work focuses on the intersection of project management, circular economy,
governance, and long-term value creation. Drawing on the GPM P5 Standard, she helps
project teams assess environmental, social, and economic impacts across the full project
lifecycle and integrate sustainability into decision-making, procurement, risk management,
and project delivery processes.
Aylin is an international speaker and contributor to global discussions on sustainable
project management, circular economy, and the future of project success. She regularly
collaborates with PMI chapters, professional associations, and industry organizations to
promote practical approaches that connect sustainability strategy with project execution.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/aylinkaptan