Sustainability in construction

Construction and the environment

Construction impacts the environment in both positive and negative ways. Buildings disrupt natural environments, but can also provide new, biodiverse areas and be created using green materials, minimising waste and energy-intensive production of materials.

What is sustainable construction?

The construction industry is one of the largest users of global resources and contributors to pollution levels. In the UK alone, the built environment is responsible for 30% of the country’s carbon emissions.

Green Construction Careers

If you’re looking to contribute to a sustainable future, or you’re keen to stay at the forefront of innovation in the construction industry, then a green construction career could be the perfect option.

Greenest buildings in the world

Construction and the built environment accounts for approximately 40% of the world’s CO2 emissions – this includes constructing buildings and infrastructure, as well as the energy used to power them.

Sustainable building materials

Featuring everything from cork to smart glass, our guide outlines recent developments in sustainable building materials and the role of technology.

How is construction going green?

A few years ago it might have been fair to say that construction was not an energy-efficient part of the economy.