Sustainability in the construction industry is something that is becoming very talked about, after all it accounts for around 40% of global carbon emissions and the same incidence of pollution of potable water. There is no doubt that there is a lot to be done in our industry to combat these failure.
How does that translate to individual projects, and what is the incentive to make sustainable choices when large companies are not? The simple fact is that what is good for the planet is also good for you… By reducing energy and water usage you are also reducing your operating costs, sometimes with an initial investment but most returns are seen after only a few years. By choosing more natural construction methods and materials you are increasing air quality and removing VOCs, maximising the use of natural lighting not only reduces electrical bills but also increase comfort and wellbeing in your space. Better value on sale, increased productivity, lower operational costs by up to 91%
Additionally having a sustainably designed space is highly marketable. 60% of young people say they would be willing to pay more for a product or service that has sustainability credentials. Sustainability consultancies are now more often than not being contacted by marketing departments rather than operations teams.
Wall has a keen interest in cutting edge sustainable solutions for the construction and interiors industry and we often attend trade shows and meet suppliers to learn about new materials and developments in this rapidly growing world. We understand that not every project will have the scope to change absolutely everything but we will always suggest suitable sustainable alternatives to our clients wherever we see an opportunity.
If you’d like to talk to us about more sustainable options for your project please get in touch today.