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How digitalisation is making the construction industry sustainable

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How digitalisation is making the construction industry sustainable

30 October 2024
Digital transformation is helping the UK construction industry reduce carbon emissions while improving ESG reporting, and achieving net-zero targets by enhancing data transparency and collaboration.
Editorial Team

The construction industry faces significant challenges in reducing carbon emissions. The industry, in fact, generates over 10 million metric tons annually in the UK. Historically slow to adopt new technologies, the sector is starting to use digital transformation to improve environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting and achieve net-zero targets.

Unified data collection aids benchmarking on carbon, waste, and efficiency, while fostering transparency and shared learning.

Although digitalisation can be met with resistance, it helps establish industry standards. Successful implementation of digital systems supports ESG goals, improves accountability, and enhances supply chain collaboration, as demonstrated through achievements like SKA Gold accreditation.

Jozefa Lewis
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Themes
Policy and Regulatory Frameworks
Skills, training and education
Smart Building technologies
Energy efficiency technologies and solutions
Construction materials and circular construction