The construction industry is at a crossroads, and it urgently needs to shift towards more sustainable practices. As one of the largest consumers of global resources and a significant contributor to ...

Let’s just say it: the building industry is responsible for some 40% of the world’s carbon emissions. That’s enormous! Energy positive through low wattage bulbs? Be serious. Huge building industry ...

In 2021, building energy efficiency investments rose 16% to US$ 237 billion, but floor space growth outpaced efficiency efforts; Sector’s 2021 operational energy-related CO2 emissions were 5% over ...

When a university in Northern England recently announced plans to demolish its Centenary Building — a prize-winning structure celebrated less than 30 years ago as an example of “dynamic, modern and ...

Sustainable construction certifications can play a crucial role in mitigating climate change by establishing solid criteria to foster ecologically responsible practices in the construction industry.

Environmental sustainability and the energy-intensive construction industry don’t often go hand-in-hand. The construction industry is a massive consumer of raw materials and natural resources, and it ...