Effects of Climate Change in the Construction Industry

Climate change is one of the greatest existential threats humanity has faced, and its source is the result of human actions. The construction industry has played a role in contributing to the issue and is responsible for large amounts of emissions. Policies enacted by the government and its agencies...

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Published in:The American professional constructor 2023-10, p.106-109
Main Author: Keilholz, Nathan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Climate change
Construction industry
Corporate culture
Emission standards
Emissions
Floods
Policies
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Summary:Climate change is one of the greatest existential threats humanity has faced, and its source is the result of human actions. The construction industry has played a role in contributing to the issue and is responsible for large amounts of emissions. Policies enacted by the government and its agencies have sought to remedy this by reducing the impact construction has on the environment. This paper will explore some of these policies, their reception, and suggest potential options for the future.
ISSN:0146-7557