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Improving Sustainability in the Construction Industry: A Complete Guide for 2025

UK Construction Blog

Sustainable construction delivers measurable economic benefits, including reduced operational costs, higher property values (3-15% rental premiums), and access to government incentives, whilst circular economy approaches can boost profitability by up to 26%. What Is Sustainable Construction?

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Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint

BDC Network

Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint 1 kcichowicz Tue, 10/15/2024 - 10:59 Facility condition assessments provide powerful insight into your buildings and offer an ideal vehicle to advance resiliency and decarbonization goals. A facility owner and management team are pivotal in this transition.

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The Green Advantage: Sustainability as a Driver of Business Growth

CCR Magazine

Eco-friendly practices enhance brand image, attract environmentally-conscious consumers, and improve efficiency by reducing energy use and waste. Consumer Demand for Green Products Consumers are increasingly choosing products that align with their values and seeking eco-friendly options.

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Tenant Engagement to Achieve Decarbonization Part 2: People-Focused Tenant Engagement Strategies

Stok

By engaging tenants in the decarbonization journey, landlords can: Guide energy consumption reduction : Depending on the building type, the building’s occupants can control up to 80% of energy use in a commercial building. Tenant engagement in decarbonization efforts is pivotal.

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Impact of Digital Transformation on the Construction Industry

CCR Magazine

In construction, it means leveraging tools such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), artificial intelligence, drones, and IoT-enabled devices to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and reduce costs. Both governments and clients are demanding greener practices, energy-efficient buildings, and sustainable materials.

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NYC’s $700M Subway Resilience Plan Hinges on $30B Sewer Upgrade and Local Action

ENR Construction

HERMANN/MTA via Creative Commons July 22, 2025 The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s $700 million program to fortify New York City’s subway system against flash flooding is advancing on multiple fronts. of rain in one hour overwhelmed the combined sewer system and sent torrents of water into subway tunnels. Commissioner Rohit T.

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Deep energy retrofits: The future of sustainable buildings

Construction Specifier

As the global focus on sustainability and climate change intensifies, the United States is seeing a new trend in building restoration-deep energy retrofits. buildings account for nearly 50 percent of energy consumption and 35 percent of total energy-related emissions. C above pre-industrial levels.