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As we creep closer to the 2050 net-zero target, we all have a role to play in reducing our environmental impact – and the construction and engineering sectors are no different. In this article, Trimble chats with Ian Poole, associate sustainability consultant and engineer at Elliott Wood, about his thoughts on sustainability in practice.
Q: In your opinion, where is the engineering industry currently at on its journey to net-zero?
Every day more clients are changing their viewpoint on carbon. There’s a clear trend where investors and building users are beginning to view low-carbon buildings as premium spaces, with ‘value’ going beyond just economic value to include factors such as sustainability. We’re also witnessing prominent building projects being called in or refused planning permission, due in part to the high level of carbon emissions their construction and operation would generate, such as London’s Tulip skyscraper.
Generally speaking, carbon is also becoming an influential factor when making design…
