The Future of Sustainable Construction: Trending Towards Zero-Waste Sites
Introduction In the realm of architectural development - construction, design, excavation, and rehabilitation, the future takes shape long before the foundation is laid. We are moving towards an epoch where sustainability is not merely an option but a necessity. With advancements in technology, industry innovators are now setting their sights toward an exciting landscape - zero-waste construction sites - promising a revolution in sustainable construction trends. Zero-Waste: A Panacea for Construction Woes? The global construction industry accounts for nearly 39% of the world’s carbon emissions, underlining the pressing need to reimagine our construction methods and materials. Zero-waste construction sites, a commendable stride towards sustainable construction, can play a crucial role in mitigating this environmental burden. Digital innovations like Building Information Modelling (BIM), innovative project management software, artificial intelligence (AI), and geospatial inform...