INDUSTRY COMMENTS
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION FOR A SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION Both digital transformation and sustainability should be critical components of every business strategy. By leveraging digital transformation, the industry can drive positive change and lead the charge toward a sustainable future.
I
n the last two decades, the construction industry has been facing increased pressure to adopt sustainability practices. The industry is now a major contributor to climate change and one of the largest producers of carbon emissions worldwide. The problem isn’t just that buildings are inefficient or poorly designed— it’s also that they take too long to design and build. The good news is that digitalization can help reduce both energy consumption and carbon footprint over time by making projects more efficient in all phases of their life cycle:
58
BT JUNE 2023.indd 58
JUNE 2023
from planning through design, construction, and operation.
WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION? WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? Sustainable construction is the practice of building or renovating buildings in ways that use less energy, water, and materials than typical construction practices. It also includes building new structures in a way that limits their impact on the environment. Sustainable building construction is important because it allows us to use fewer natural resources and benefit us in multiple ways -
biznesstransform.com
7/4/2023 5:00:18 PM
