The industry plays a critical role in transitioning to low-carbon energy sources, enhancing the efficiency of resource use, and building resilient infrastructure that can withstand environmental changes. High initial capital costs and waste, dependency on fossil fuels, and regulatory changes pose a challenge in building greener spaces yet new technologies continue to push the industry towards sustainability.
Business leaders should seize the opportunities found in investing in renewable energy projects to lead communities towards a just and sustainable energy transition. Built environments also find improvements through the retrofitting of infrastructure and the adoption of circular economy principles during construction and maintenance.