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Training innovation for urban sustainability: applying the Pmbok framework to social housing in acacias, meta
This working paper addresses the housing deficit and the limited integration of sustainability criteria in the construction of Social Interest Housing (VIS) in the municipality of Acacías, Meta, Colombia, a challenge rooted in weak institutional planning and the insufficient technical capacity of key stakeholders. In response, it proposes a comprehensive awareness and training program grounded in the principles of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), aimed at strengthening the capabilities of local builders, authorities, and organized communities. Employing a mixed-methods approach, which combines quantitative and qualitative techniques, the study applied structured surveys, interviews, and focus groups with a representative sample of Community Action Boards (JAC), enabling the identification of training gaps, regulatory shortcomings, and local perceptions regarding sustainability. The findings reveal a low level of technical knowledge related to sustainable construction practices, as well as limited awareness and applicability of current regulations. Based on this diagnosis, a modular and context-sensitive training program was developed, integrating project management tools, participatory methodologies, and instructional resources adapted to local conditions. The pilot implementation of the program demonstrated significant improvements in technical appropriation, readiness for behavioral change, and community leadership engagement. As a result, the proposed model emerges as a replicable and scalable alternative that supports sustainable urban development, aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and contributes to bridging structural gaps through applied technical education and participatory territorial management.
