BLACK & VEATCH
BLACK & VEATCH ’ S SUSTAINABLE FORWARD- THINKING APPROACH
JC Alonzo of Black & Veatch explains why reactive sustainability is more costly than a forward-thinking approach The built environment must become more sustainable . For this to happen , more consideration must be given to the design phase of every construction project . Then , design and construction firms can actively shape their industry ' s operations through a circular economy .
Climate change affects many facets of life , and the built environment is subject to increased risk of natural disasters . As a result , companies must first change their approach to consider the effects of building design for efficiency , resiliency and social and economic impacts .
Organisations are often torn by the cost of sustainable development and stuck in the process of designing first and implementing sustainable initiatives later . Black & Veatch supports clients by encouraging a more proactive approach and puts responsible sourcing and design at the forefront of every project .
A reactive approach to sustainability costs time and money Organisations struggle with implementation and timing of when to implement sustainability into their projects . JC Alonzo , Senior Environmental Sustainability Specialist at Black & Veatch , says when sustainable principles are applied at the beginning of a project to encourage
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