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Construction Industry Trends: August 2023 Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

August was a green month for construction, with lots of news focused on sustainable building, material reuse, and environmentally-friendly building.

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The New Competitive Advantage: A Business Case for Sustainable Construction 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Going green pays off for today’s building owners. Buildings that implement green or sustainable practices typically see lower energy costs. ” But beyond benefits for owners, green construction practices can reap significant rewards for contractors. Do they have any sustainability initiatives going on?

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Why Now is the Time for Sustainable Construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

But when it comes to construction, any building or infrastructure project completed today will most likely still be operational in 2050. The push for sustainable construction. The technology behind sustainable construction. The benefits of sustainable construction.

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How Bellway’s Innovative Future Home Leads the Charge in Sustainable Construction

Construction Today

In recent years, the importance of sustainable home construction and energy-efficient housing has become increasingly prominent in the UK’s efforts to combat climate change. The UK’s built environment contributes significantly to its carbon footprint, accounting for 40% of the nation’s total carbon emissions.

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Sustainable Building by the Numbers

Pro Builder

Sustainable Building by the Numbers. Sustainable building is using energy-efficient and healthier materials and the intelligent integration of design, construction, and operation of each home so it delivers benefits like healthier living, less maintenance, and durability not just for the next 15 years, but for decades to come. .

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Top Sustainable Construction Materials to Build a Better Future 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

One of the things that often comes up when discussing the future of construction is sustainability. The construction industry clearly has to do better to protect the environment. This is, after all, the only planet we can live in (that we know of), so promoting sustainability will serve us — and future generations.

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The 3 Rs of Sustainability Applied to Construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The construction industry has a huge role to play. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has studied and quantified the scope of the construction waste problem. In its most recent report, it found 600 million tons of construction and demolition (C&D) debris were generated in the United States in 2018.