NextBillion - An Initiative of the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan

Comprehensive environmental impact analysis is becoming an essential tool for construction companies aiming to reduce their carbon footprint. LCAs help identify areas where pollution can be minimized:

• Air: Tracking emissions from equipment and dust to target reductions.

• Water: Managing runoff and contamination for better site practices

• Soil: Evaluating quality pre- and post-construction for remediation.

Sustainable Materials And Practices Are Transforming Construction

Low-carbon concrete technologies can now actually capture carbon during manufacturing, vastly reducing emissions. Engineered wood products are replacing traditional steel and concrete in tall buildings. And modular construction techniques enable off-site fabrication, showing up to 90% reduction in waste materials and 67% less energy consumption.