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Practicing Sustainability in Construction
- January 26, 2024
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction News, Engineering, Green Building, Parks, Pedestrian, Projects, Recycling, Roads & Streets, Safety, Sidewalks, Uncategorized
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The construction industry accounts for a significant portion of overall CO2 emissions. It is important to practice sustainability in the industry as a whole; from designing with sustainable materials to disposing of waste properly. Using materials that help to minimize energy consumption and reduce waste is a major aspect of sustainable construction. Many raw materials…
What is Sustainable Construction?
- July 19, 2019
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Construction, Green Building, Parks, Uncategorized
Earth has dwindling resources but a growing population. Population growth encourages new construction. Because of this, the construction industry must implement changes to become more sustainable. Sustainable construction involves a holistic way of managing a project, often considering the community and the environment during the construction process. Better Use of Materials Construction companies can encourage...