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Why the smartest builders are getting greener
The future of construction lies in building smarter, cleaner, and more ethically. The construction industry is entering a new era, one defined not only by its projects, but by its principles. For decades, the sector has operated on a model that prioritized speed, schedule, and cost efficiency. But with mounting pressure from climate change, shifting client expectations from higher costs and greater uncertainty around demand, and ever-changing environmental regulations, that model is quickly becoming obsolete.
Today, sustainability is not aspirational or optional; it’ s a defining characteristic of leadership and longevity in the building world. However, adopting sustainable practices only gets us to neutral, and serves as a step to the more critical goal of becoming more regenerative in our approach and solutions.
Few industries impact the environment as much as construction. Globally, the built environment uses over 40 percent of the world’ s energy, 30 percent of raw materials and 12 percent of water usage. It also accounts for over 38 percent of CO₂
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