To shift to emission-free construction practices we will need a multifaceted strategy involving stakeholder education, support from government, as well as financial incentives.
RPS Group - Suren Goyal, Partner
Today, real estate developers are aggressively advocating usage of sources of clean energy like solar power, wind energy, and geothermal energy systems. We need to lessen our dependency on petroleum and coal and reduce carbon emissions by welcoming new technologies.
Supporting circular economy
We are constantly studying and implementing novel, environmentally friendly construction materials with a smaller carbon footprint. To boost energy savings, we are using recycled or locally sourced materials and incorporating modern insulation and ventilation systems.
Waste management
We are following waste control practices to reduce building trash, which we send for recycling. Our aim is to reduce landfill trash and support the circular economy by establishing efficient waste separation and recycling systems. By implementing the circular economy’s ideas, the construction sector can effectively turn waste into a useful resource. During the entire construction process, we can try to reuse and recycle resources as well as limit waste output. Waste generation can also be lowered by using technological advances like 3D printing and prefabrication.
Carbon credits
A carbon credit scheme customized for the construction sector can encourage ways to reduce carbon emissions. Partnering with professionals, researchers, and environmentalists to provide rigorous carbon emission simulators for the construction sector will aid in the validation and improvement of the computation algorithms. Collaborating with government agencies to provide supporting regulations, rules, and financial mechanisms will motivate the construction sector to play a more active role in pollution reduction initiatives. This could include rebates, grants, and subsidies for implementing environmentally friendly practices.
Need for centralized body
Having a centralized body to oversee and promote innovations in the construction industry, to help change perceptions, and raise awareness about the importance of decarbonization and sustainability, will certainly help address the difficulties associated with fragmentation and the absence of collective incentive in the construction industry. This group could assist in sharing knowledge on the necessity of carbon reduction and sustainability, which will encourage the industry to adopt and deploy innovative technologies and practices. Such a body can help distribute information about the best international practices, upcoming developments, and breakthroughs in technology relevant to decarbonization via knowledge sharing platforms, along with capacity development.
Challenges for contractors
Contractors can encounter several challenges while shifting to emission-free construction practices. The affordability and accessibility of environmentally friendly resources and advances in technology is a major concern. Despite environmentally friendly choices becoming more widely available, they can come with greater upfront prices, necessitating careful financial preparation and investment. In addition, contractors may experience opposition to shifting from conventional building practices as well as a lack of knowledge about the positive aspects of sustainable approaches. Overcoming these obstacles will need a multifaceted strategy involving stakeholder education, support from the government, as well as financial incentives.
The RPS Group has utilised decarbonization solutions in an assortment of projects. We use energy-efficient HVAC systems, solar panels for on-site energy generation, and environmentally friendly construction supplies like recycled concrete as well as low-emission insulation. Our environmentally friendly projects highlight our commitment to lowering carbon emissions while also demonstrating the economic feasibility and benefits associated with low-carbon building approaches.
