6.2 Advancing Sustainability Through Industrialized Construction Practices

As the global push for development continues, sustainable construction and low embodied carbon buildings will be needed to tackle climate change. Industrialized construction (IC) is a potential hot bed for innovation and sustainability, already reaping benefits such as improved quality, reduced labor costs, safer working conditions, and decreased construction time. Integrating sustainability with IC requires a whole-systems approach that considers the life cycle of building materials, the energy used in construction and maintenance, and the impact of the built environment.