What makes sustainable innovation the need of the hour?

In recent times, sustainability as a concept as well as a practice has made its place into the principle of the construction industry. Almost every organization which is involved directly or indirectly in construction business, has started taking sustainability quite seriously. The construction industry as a whole has reached an important realization that sustainable development is the need of the hour and it will help organizations maintain their competitive advantage in the market. An emphasis on sustainable development would uphold their goodwill in the market, so the construction companies do not hesitate to invest in the various aspects of sustainable development.

Several construction companies have hired industry experts and scholars to form teams dedicated to sustainable innovation. The primary job of such teams is to identify the various areas of the construction work which might require improvements in resource planning. Their objective is to develop a network of systems and processes within the framework of the construction project, which would use energy and fuels judiciously and efficiently reducing the wastage of materials. At the same time, they monitor the activities of the construction project in such a way that they have minimum long term impact on the environment and the surrounding community.

Anyway, there are certain instances of sustainable innovation which have become quite popular among the public. The popularity coupled with the effectiveness of these innovations have prompted almost every construction project to follow these examples. A few examples of such sustainable innovation are as follows:

  1. Solar panel system

The demand for energy is a never ending one. So, a system which promises a permanent supply of energy for years to come can definitely be cited as one of the best examples of sustainable innovation. Construction projects are putting up intricate solar panel system on available flat surfaces of the work area in order to fulfil basic energy needs such as common area lighting. Currently, with the help of government subsidies, the cost of installing solar panel systems can be controlled so it fits in the budget.

  1. Waste water recycling system

This is a wonderful example of sustainable innovation. Given the fast depletion of water resources in our environment, systems are being developed to reduce wastage of water. The wasted water can also be re-used quite effectively using the waste water recycling system. The technology of recycling waste water is quite simple and even though recycled water cannot be consumed, it can be used for washing and cleaning purposes.

  1. Sensor based damage detection system

This is a brilliant sustainable innovation which seeks to reduce wastage of water to a great extent. The sensors help in detecting leaks in the plumbing so that repairs can be arranged quite immediately and keeping the wastage at the minimum.

These are a few sustainable innovations that help to protect the environment. 

 

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