Sustainability in Construction
In the current economic climate the construction and demolition industry is under ever increasing
pressure from government, clients and the public to be seen as an industry where sustainability is
a key priority.
The construction industry is significant, with its output worth over £100 billion a year. The industry accounts for 8% of gross domestic product and provides employment for around three million
workers.
Be it public buildings, commercial buildings, homes or infrastructure such as our roads, harbours and sea defences, the construction and demolition industry has a major impact on our ability to maintain a sustainable economy while also having a high impact on our environment.
There is no doubt that the UK cannot meet our declared environmental targets without dramatically reducing the environmental impact of buildings and infrastructure construction ; we must change the way we design and build.
The Challenges Of Sustainable Construction
- Waste Management
- Resource Management
- Carbon Management
- Energy Management
- Supply Chain Management
Efficient use of sustainable resources
At Logica, we have specialist waste management expertise to provide advice and guidance on developing sustainable waste management strategies, waste minimisation, recycling and reuse and legal compliance. Our innovative capability and insight into waste management also allows us to develop waste management systems that can monitor and record the use and production of waste on site and help address the increasing raft of new waste legislation.
Efficient carbon and energy management
While reducing our own environmental impact we’ve developed innovative solutions in infrastructure that have resulted in significant cost savings, improved efficiencies and reduced carbon footprints. One of our solutions IBOR, currently used by the city of Utrecht, concerns the management and remote control of dynamic objects in the public space. IBOR results in energy cost savings of 25-40% and maintenance cost savings of 15%. The ability to manage public infrastructure such as street lighting, CCTV, water and sewer systems can add significant value to infrastructure and go some way towards a sustainable city.
Efficient construction site operations
Innovations around vehicle tracking, augmented reality, and a secure and sustainable supply chain can help to ensure a rapid, quality build with minimum disturbance to the local community and environment.
Sustainability is a central theme in Logica’s vision of the future. We are convinced that a sustainable way of doing business, living and working is the only way forward. Your company needs to be
compliant with regulations, and minimise costs and risks. But just imagine how wonderful it would be
to be able to deliver products and services to your customers along with sustainability!
