In terms of implementation of the plans, the findings revealed how high
interdependency and communication led to success. In essence, it proved the
importance of an integrated team in achieving LEED certification for a green building
project as discussed in the literature (see e.g. Yellamraju, 2011). The case studies further
revealed that the client representatives were knowledgeable and were facilitating
the project management process towards project success. The influence of the client for
project success is well-established. Pheng and Chuan (2006) established that the type of