Construction and sustainability have not always gone hand-in-hand, but times are changing. In 2021, Autodesk reported that 82 percent of architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) companies now have a dedicated sustainability team in place, and 74 percent of AEC firms are directly investing in technology to improve sustainability.
Additionally, sustainable construction has become a requirement for project proposals, as 87 percent of construction firms report customer retention as a driving force for their sustainability focus. Sustainable thinking and planning have been shown to improve productivity and reduce consumption. Three in four construction firms report sustainability initiatives led to a better use of resources.
While the benefits of sustainable construction are immense, implementation can be challenging. AEC companies are looking to technology to set them on a path toward sustainability. There are several examples of how technology has enabled successful sustainable construction and operations.
