The Importance of Durability and Resilience in Construction
Durability and resilience are essential for buildings to withstand climate extremes, resource pressures, and shifting user needs. Today’s Knowledge Share explores how robust materials, resilient design, and adaptable systems can reduce Whole Life Carbon,...
Life Cycle Costing for Long-Term Value in Construction
In the construction industry, financial decisions are often shaped by immediate costs. Yet, achieving truly sustainable buildings requires a longer-term perspective, one that accounts for how a development will perform, operate, and evolve across its entire lifespan....
The Power of Circular Economy Statements in Construction
The construction industry is one of the world’s most resource-intensive sectors, consuming large quantities of materials and producing considerable waste. For decades, the focus has been on delivering projects quickly and efficiently, often with limited consideration...
The Importance of Security Needs Assessments and SABRE in Construction
Security is a fundamental part of modern building design and construction.Project teams must consider it from the earliest stages to protect occupants and assets, safeguard sensitive information, and ensure business continuity. Effective security goes far beyond...