Climate resilience in construction: Building for a sustainable future. A report by The Canadian Construction Association
1.0 Introduction
The past few years have witnessed a remarkable surge of activity towards achieving greater sustainability. In a bid to confront the urgent challenges posed by climate change, Canada’s construction industry is embracing innovative strategies and technologies to mitigate its environmental impact while fostering resilience and strength in infrastructure maintenance and development.
From the heightened adoption of renewable energy sources to the widespread implementation of green building standards and the use of new technology and materials, the Canadian construction sector has thoroughly demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing environmental performance.
We have also experienced greater collaboration aimed at accelerating the transition to a carbon-neutral built environment. Governments, industry associations, academia, and corporations have joined forces to promote knowledge sharing, incentivize sustainable practices, establish ambitious emissions reduction goals, and improve energy efficiency.
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