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HOW CAN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY BECOME MORE SUSTAINABLE?
ANDREW NATALE
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER SJP PROJECT SOLUTIONS
Sustainability cannot be an afterthought in best-in-class real estate — it must be thoughtfully integrated into
a project from conception. This can be achieved by immediately working with design firms
to ensure that
development
plans reflect the highest standards of energy efficiency in building systems, which has become exponentially easier due to recent advances in technology.
Additionally, our current supply chain has been exposed as both carbon-intensive and fragile
— however, this can be offset
by sourcing locally supplied, renewable materials and utilizing recycled construction materials. Contractors can also minimize their environmental impact by instituting waste stream management practices to properly handle, store and dispose of ecologically damaging materials.
BREANA WHEELER
U.S. DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS BREEAM
The market is experiencing growing pressure from investors and stakeholders focused on reducing
the environmental impacts of the
built environment. As design drives down operational carbon emissions, the scale of the carbon emissions
from construction becomes more significant. The first thing to consider
is how to best measure and report
on the environmental impacts — and specifically carbon emissions — of construction projects. Emissions from the transport of materials, use of energy on site and creation and disposal of C&D waste all need to be measured
robustly to identify ways
to drive these numbers down. The industry must also invest in suitably qualified people and tools
that automate sustainable tracking processes wherever possible, and be prepared for rigorous reporting requirements coming from owners throughout the tendering process. RE
KRISTIAN CICHON
DIRECTOR OF ACQUISITIONS DEUGEN DEVELOPMENT LLC (HOBOKEN)
The shift towards sustainability in the construction industry needs to continue improving both from an environmental and cost impact to a developer. As
both a builder and owner, Deugen has shifted towards
prefabrication,
sourcing ‘greener’
equipment and working more frequently with locally based suppliers and contractors
in an effort to reduce waste, energy consumption and ultimately reducing build and operation costs. Our new industrial project in East Rutherford will be a terrific demonstration of sustainability and efficiency as it
will be comprised of a prefabricated superstructure and contain a solar
roof that will be able to power the entire facility with clean energy. Throughout the rest of our portfolio, energy-efficient equipment selection — especially among the HVAC, plumbing and electric trades — has proven to generate a strong ROI when it comes to maintenance and energy cost savings in the long run.
JILLIAN DORELL
DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER LARKEN ASSOCIATES (BRANCHBURG)
The use of premanufactured framing and walls and incorporating reclaimed
materials into projects allows for economies of scale at the point of production
to limit raw material waste. The increased adoption of these
materials will make a significant impact on the industry’s sustainability efforts in the years to come.
Additionally, many carpet manufacturers are introducing lines with sustainable components and more companies are working on zero carbon
emissions and have eliminated the use of toxic materials that have proven harmful to people and the environment.
Looking forward, I expect to see
a larger push towards embracing environmentally responsible practices that also offer enhanced efficiency and profitability. There is a great opportunity to bring in building products and materials from U.S.- based manufacturers rather than foreign suppliers, which will enhance sustainability by requiring less time spent in transit using pollution- generating vehicles and vessels.
TRACEY KASPER
PRINCIPAL, PROJECT MANAGEMENT
AVISON YOUNG (MORRISTOWN)
Sustainable construction requires an experienced team, commitment from all parties and an understanding that meeting standards may affect project cost and timing.
Improve building performance and reduce waste and emissions with proper design and material selection. Design features can reduce noise, light pollution, heat island effects and water use, for
example. Specify low-emission materials and recycled or reused products. Source locally
to cut travel
time and truck
emissions while boosting the area economy. Further reduce vehicle emissions with electric or hydrogen models and schedule deliveries to avoid traffic congestion.
Methods matter, so follow sustainable practices such as separating recyclables, using proper filtration and reducing particulates. Avoid tracked-in contaminants or harmful solvents, glues and chemicals. Modular construction can reduce waste and pollution, and enhanced commissioning positions building systems for optimal performance. Following LEED, Energy Star and other rating systems provide design and construction requirements as well as tracking metrics for ongoing performance.
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