Why Now is the Time for Sustainable Construction - Digital Builder

Abstract

The push for sustainable construction In the next few years, spending on infrastructure by Australia's state and federal governments is expected to top $166 billion. Last year, in a huge step toward sustainable construction, Infrastructure Australia, the nation's independent infrastructure advisor, announced a set of governance, economic, social and environmental criteria-which it terms a quadruple bottom line-that will inform future investment recommendations. We collaborated with the Australian Constructors Association, Consult Australia and the Infrastructure Sustainability Council on a joint report, A NET ZERO FUTURE: Delivered Through Our Infrastructure Pipeline, to support the acceleration of a net-zero future throughout the construction value chain. Our findings show that the solution to sustainable construction is to adopt a systems-based approach across the entire asset lifecycle, including procurement, materials, methodologies, technology and people capability. The technology behind sustainable construction The technology required is already available and in use around the world. The benefits of sustainable construction Implementing the right technology reduces risk, maximises efficiency and increases profits by connecting workflows, teams and data at every stage of construction. If it's something you're eager to learn more about or you simply don't know where to start, then join us for our A NET ZERO FUTURE: Success strategies for sustainable construction webinar.