Comprehensive Framework
The construction industry stands at a critical juncture in its responsibility to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. With its significant contribution to global emissions, particularly from material transport and on-site activities, the industry must embrace sustainable practices. The report, Guidelines for Emission-free Construction Sites, provides a comprehensive framework to support stakeholders in this mission. It offers clear, actionable steps for reducing and eventually eliminating emissions throughout all phases of a construction project.
Tailored Strategies for Key Players
These guidelines are divided into four essential sections: planning and design, procurement, implementation, and evaluation. Each section provides tailored strategies for key players - designers, project owners, contractors, and evaluators - to integrate emission-free principles into their work. As the report highlights, "Nothing significant happens without a plan and design." By following these guidelines, stakeholders can ensure that sustainability is embedded from the earliest stages of a project through to its completion. The report not only draws on existing research and past initiatives but also offers practical tools, such as printable summaries, to reinforce the commitment to emission-free construction practices.
Read the report "Guidelines for Emission-free Construction Sites" here