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Building Green Infrastructure is vital for the development of
nations and it is because of this that the
– Minimizing construction industry is ever-growing.
Experts even estimate that by 2030, the
The global volume of construction output will
grow by 85%. The rate translates to $15.5
Environmental trillion. This news is great for construction
companies. After all, more growth often
Impact Of means more business. The increase, however,
comes at a price. The environmental impact
Construction of construction contributes to global
warming. Construction projects emit large
amounts of carbon dioxide and methane.
Infrastructure developments cause pollution
and produce waste. As the output of the
construction industry multiplies, so can its
damaging effects. How can businesses in the
sector reduce the negative environmental
impact of construction?