An Important Look To The Future of Green Construction

It has been said that about a third of global energy consumption is in buildings – from the raw materials needed in their construction to their upkeep. In the past couple of decades, there’s been an increasing call for sustainable and environmentally-friendly policies in construction. Also, more and more consumers are prioritizing their environmental concerns. Subsequently, businesses are responding. More and more construction firms around the world have joined the green movement.

But what does this really mean for the future? Is green construction actually sustainable?

For decades, the construction industry has earned a reputation for being slow to adapt to change. Fortunately, this notion is wearing away, as firms are now making conscious efforts to meet their client’s needs and appeal to consumers and potential real estate investors – which often mean green construction.

Green construction is far from fad. As a matter of fact, it is where the industry is heading right now and it’s likely to overtake the old unsustainable construction practices the world has become accustomed to.

A Growing Call to Go Green

Green construction was developed mainly as a response to the environmentally damaging effects of old construction practices. Before the turn of the new century, people paid little attention to green construction. They see it as an unnecessary expenditure with small demand, miniscule benefits to the environment, and could certainly hurt their bottom line.

In the past few years, however, this completely changed, as more and more people prefer green businesses. The industry came up with new and exciting innovations and technology in design and building practices, making constructions more efficient and environmentally friendly. Also, consumers want to be part of the green movement, which is why there’s also a growing demand for green and sustainable infrastructures. People prefer places and spaces with clean air and with little to no carbon emissions as much as possible. The ability to save considerably, in the long run, is an enticing factor.

An article from Center for Climate Change and Energy Solutions (C2ES) published in July 2018, shows how the rising population resulted in 1.4 million homes per year in the US.

New homeowners don’t want old houses, as they want to stay away from asbestos-filled insulation, galvanized piping, expensive maintenance cost, and outdated and inefficient energy systems. Rather, they seek sustainable solutions that don’t just provide a modern comfortable living but also give back and help the environment.

It’s no secret that buildings contribute to climate change through greenhouse gas emissions. But with 1.4 million homes built each year, construction firms have all the opportunities to play their part in saving the planet by embracing greener practices.

To read the excellent article by Annie Quereshi in full, please visit the Blue and Green Tomorrow website by clicking here.