CM4050-DRP000316

Faculty: Bhargav Dave

Identifying, setting, and measuring sustainability targets for construction projects

Construction industry represents over 10% of the world’s total GDP and consumes more raw materials than any other economic activity. Sustainability of construction is being addressed by using renewable and recyclable materials, reducing energy consumption and waste among several other efforts. Following the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and accordingly Setting sustainability targets for a project at conception stage, measuring and tracking sustainability performance throughout the design and construction phase and being able to report how well the project