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With the recent emphasis on sustainability within the construction industry, many contractors are becoming more conscious about the impact they're having on the environment. One way in which construction companies can ensure that they aren't having a negative impact on the environment is through environmental monitoring. Find out more about this in our blog below. #construction #engineering #monitoring #sustainability

Striking the Balance: Navigating Project Success and Environmental Responsibility in Construction Did you know that nearly 40% of global carbon emissions stem from the construction industry? In a world striving for sustainability, finding the balance between project success and environmental care is essential. Here is an article that breaks down the challenges and how to overcome them: https://lnkd.in/eTTETuDx #SustainableConstruction #GreenProjects

There are many challenges associated with delivering a construction project, the environment need not be one.

A crucial environmental strategy, reducing construction waste takes time and patience for facility managers. Here are some best practices.

A crucial environmental strategy, reducing construction waste takes time and patience for facility managers. Here are some best practices.

A crucial environmental strategy, reducing construction waste takes time and patience for facility managers. Here are some best practices.

A crucial environmental strategy, reducing construction waste takes time and patience for facility managers. Here are some best practices.

Real Estate developers need to stay compliant with sustainable construction rules. For instance, the National Environmental Management Authority mandates every project to have an environmental impact assessment to ensure that it is environmentally sustainable for both the contractor and the community around the project. #SeeBeyond #sustainabledevelopment #construction

Transforming construction: Early environmental planning is a strategic advantage. Proactive planning is blueprint for success: Incorporating environmental considerations at the tender stage enables pre-emptive problem-solving, cost-effectiveness, and reputation building. For instance, choosing a bridge design over a culvert can save weeks in project timelines and demonstrate environmental stewardship. Beyond compliance to set industry standards: Prioritising environmental responsibility sets a project apart and aligns with evolving societal values. By integrating sustainable practices into project planning, construction professionals can lead the shift towards a more responsible industry. Debunking Myths, Leading Change: The construction industry is evolving, and sustainable construction is now a mainstream expectation. Early environmental planning is a strategic advantage, enhancing project efficiency and success. It's time to shift our mindset and lead the way in responsible construction management. Environmental compliance can be seen as a construction industry challenge, leading to increased costs and delays. The full article debunks this myth, showing how early environmental planning is not only a regulatory requirement but also a key to project success. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ekZY5fFG #EnvironmentalPlanning #ConstructionSuccess #ProjectManagement #ProactivePlanning #ConstructionInnovation #EnvironmentalCompliance #ConstructionEfficiency #EarlyPlanning #SustainableDevelopment 

🔵🟠 Chiel Construction Limited environmental policy establishes our commitments to: ♻ environment protection and the prevention of pollution: ♻ minimizing the environmental impact on the life cycle of our installations, ♻ At least comply with our compliance obligations including legal requirements and the requirements of interested parties, ♻ Continually improve our environmental performance and environmental management systems. ♻ Ensuring all workers understand their environmental responsibilities and are competent in their tasks. ♻ Using and maintaining work equipment and premises to meet our environmental objectives. ♻ In purchasing consider a life-cycle approach in materials selection and construction techniques and select the best technological, environmental, and economical practical option. ♻ In planning ensure we achieve all our commitments and ensure the efficient use of resources through good design, specification, procurement, material handling, use of competent operatives and through effective waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and recovery of wastes, and when working on site acting as a considerate contractor. ♻ Reviewing the performance and effectiveness of the Environment Management System. ♻Delivery of continual improvement through improvement plans and control of non-conformity. 👉 We have devised a Net Zero Plan to communicate our plans to our workforce, community, and clients. #environmental #environmentalmatters #community #local #training Joshua Randle