Serious question: How should the construction industry advance on the path to net zero?

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It is well known that the construction industry is one of the largest producers of CO2. Although significant progress has been made in technology and in design and construction processes, there is still a long way to go to minimize or nearly eliminate carbon emissions in the development of the built environment. 

Indeed, as revolutionary as the construction industry may seem today, it remains responsible for nearly 40% of global carbon dioxide emissions, 11% of which result from the manufacturing of building materials such as steel, cement, and glass.

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Cite: Dejtiar, Fabian. "Serious question: How should the construction industry advance on the path to net zero?" [Pregunta seria: ¿Cómo debe avanzar la industria de la construcción hacia el camino net zero?] 07 Jul 2026. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1132077/serious-question-how-should-the-construction-industry-advance-on-the-path-to-net-zero> ISSN 0719-8884
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