Michael LaCrosse’s Post

I think sustainability is all about using resources wisely to meet our needs without compromising the ability of future generations. It’s about balancing what’s good for the environment, the economy, and people to create a better, more fair future. The construction process can be sustainable by using eco-friendly materials, creating energy-efficient designs, cutting down waste, getting green certifications such as LEED, and adding more green spaces. One of the sustainable practices I do is avoid single-use plastics by always bringing my reusable water bottle. Another habit I stick to is turning off lights and electronics when I’m not using them it’s an easy way to save energy. It's usually the small stuff that people don't pay attention to but can go a long way. #FIU_CM #FIUCM #BCN4570 #Sustainability #FIUConstructionManagement #ConstructionManagement #FIUMossschool #FIUsustainability

🌱 We're working to make construction better through a number of key initiatives, including circularity. Find out more about what we're doing (and what you can do!) below 🌱 #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #MakingConstructionBetter

𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲? The construction and real estate sectors are among the world’s largest consumers of raw materials, generating substantial embodied carbon and waste. But with the right strategies, buildings can be designed as material banks extending their value well beyond their intended lifecycle. We’ve teamed up with Drees & Sommer for an industry leading webinar on transforming real estate through circularity. Join us on  𝟱 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 to explore cutting-edge solutions, sustainability innovations and actionable insights from industry leaders who are redefining what’s possible in real estate. Join the discussion: https://lnkd.in/eEJmG7hq #ExpertsInConversation #CircularRealEstate #SustainableBuildings

#LPMStudents the #BuiltEnvironment produces about 40% of global emissions #GHG so it is important that circular economies are used to help reach net zero by 2050. However, the built environment is not on target so much more needs to be done for it to be more sustainable. #Construction #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #BuiltEnvironment #Webinar

Is circularity part of your sustainability strategy? LEED certification aligns with circular economy principles, promoting: ✅ Sustainable material sourcing and waste reduction ✅ Design for disassembly and material reuse ✅ Buildings that minimize their environmental footprint Our ESG advisory team can help you leverage LEED to achieve your circular economy goals. Connect with our experts: http://sav.li/bhi #LEED #SavillsESG #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #GreenBuilding #SustainabilityConsulting

Did you know that around 1/3 of all raw materials are used by the construction industry? By embracing circular economy principles, you can design out waste and pollution to keep resources in use for as long as possible. This helps not only to minimize your impact on the environment, but also ensure long-term success of your company. Download our free guide to discover to discover 5 ways to embrace circularity: ✅ What circularity is and how it affect our industry ✅ How to use resources more efficiently ✅ How you can participate in a circular economy Download now 👉 https://hilti.to/g4nkr6 #Sustainabilityathilti #Circularity #Construction

Transforming construction for a circular future 🌿 As we journey towards a climate-neutral Europe by 2050, the shift to a circular economy is more crucial than ever. It's with great pleasure that we introduce Julie Kjestrup, who will be one of the esteemed panellists at the highly anticipated event "The role of circularity in Europe’s green transition" organised by FORESIGHT Climate & Energy in partnership with ABB and VELUX, taking place on the 30th May, 2024 in Brussels. Register your attendance now: https://lnkd.in/egeCifMg Julie holds the pivotal role of Head of Policy and Thought Leadership at the VELUX Group. Her deep expertise in sustainable building practices and policy innovation makes her an invaluable contributor to our panel discussion on "Shifting to Circularity in the Built Environment." This session aims to tackle some of the most pressing questions facing the sector today: How can EU legislation be evolved to better promote circularity in construction? How can we better valorise "waste" for reuse through improved material recovery and storage practices? What are the major hurdles industry players face in moving towards circularity, and how can these be addressed? Join us for a dynamic conversation with Julie and other leading figures as we explore how Europe can embrace circularity to reduce waste, decrease emissions, and enhance overall sustainability. 🗓️ Mark your calendars! This discussion promises to offer groundbreaking insights into building a sustainable future. The panel will be recorded live for the FORESIGHT podcast Watt Matters. Register your attendance now: https://lnkd.in/egeCifMg

There’s still time to join us for this FORESIGHT Climate & Energy event taking place on Thursday 30 May. There’s so much opportunity in circularity - but to unleash it, we need the right enabling frameworks. Come discuss with us where we are, and what we need going forward. VELUX ABB Elisabeth Hoffmann Kasper Thejll-Karstensen #climate #circularity

Embracing sustainability helps to save our Planet 🌎 and it also helps to save money! We build with eco-friendly materials and low carbon technologies that limit carbon and significantly reduce the impact of construction on the environment. By adopting eco-friendly practices, it helps our clients' cut costs on energy bills, enhance the built environment and protect the planet for future generations. #sustainability #mmc #ecofriendly #modernconstruction #greenbuildings #offsite #ecohomes #selfbuild #natural #innovative #modernmethodsconstruction

On the opportunity of circularity in the construction industry vol. 2 Over the past month I have met a number of awesome people working on all things circular. Thank you all who took the time! It has been very inspiring. My goal was (and still is) to get a better understanding of how different people see this, where the gaps are, and how we can contribute to a more circular economy. So what have I figured out so far? 💡 1. The people working on this are exceptional. I have yet to meet a more driven and passionate group. I can’t highlight this enough. 😊 2. Construction industry produces a lot of waste, 3,2M tons annually. That is five times more than Estonia produces packaging and household waste combined. 🗑 3. As is the case with our industry in general, circular push in our field is also quite fragmented. We could definitely use a more coordinated approach to this. 🤝 4. This might be a bit controversial but construction materials are too cheap. It is difficult to add value to reclaimed materials and still be cheaper or at least at the same price as new materials. I believe this can be achieved at scale but for that there needs to be at scale demand which should, at least in the beginning, come from the public sector. ⬆ 5. To end on a high note I have seen and heard about a number of exciting and innovative solutions coming up. For reference a cool way to repurpose unused/old concrete panels. So I believe the future is bright! ☝ What are your thoughts? What do you see as the biggest hurdle in the transition to a more circular economy? (If you don’t want to comment here but would like to discuss this still, DM me. I’m always up for a lunch or a quick Teams meeting) #construction #sustainability #circular #economy #esg