International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development

Climate change is intensifying environmental pressures on rapidly expanding cities, exposing gaps in traditional construction governance systems that struggle to ensure long-term resilience, sustainability, and adaptive capacity. Rising temperatures, extreme rainfall, and flood events highlight the need for governance models that integrate technology, environmental intelligence, and performance-based construction standards. This paper proposes a Smart & Sustainable Construction Governance (SSCG) framework designed to support climate-resilient urban development through data-driven planning, realtime monitoring, and predictive analytics. The proposed SSCG model incorporates digital innovations such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), digital twins, IoT-enabled sensor networks, and AI-based risk assessment engines. These tools enable continuous tracking of material sustainability, lifecycle carbon emissions, and infrastructure vulnerability under multiple climate scenarios. The framework also enhances regulatory compliance through automated rule-checking, faster permitting, and transparent documentation systems, reducing bureaucratic delays and improving accountability. Emphasizing lifecycle sustainability and climate adaptation, the SSCG framework encourages the use of low-carbon materials, energy-efficient designs, and resilient construction practices. Results from simulated case scenarios show significant improvements in environmental performance, governance efficiency, and resilience scoring when compared to conventional approaches. Overall, SSCG provides a holistic governance model capable of guiding cities toward safer, greener, and more climate-ready infrastructure systems.