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Sustainable Development
In an effort to reduce the overall energy consumption of the country,
all industries are embracing the concept of sustainable development—the
ability to build the facilities and structures we need today without
depleting resources for the future. Sustainability seeks to balance
the economic, social, and environmental impacts, recognizing that
population growth will continue.
Architects, engineers, and builders are choosing concrete for
sustainable structures because of its durability, recycled ingredients,
and energy efficiency not found in other building materials like
steel or wood. Concrete is a responsible choice for sustainable
development.
Sustainable development challenges the design and construction
industry to create buildings that acknowledge the life cycle of
a building. Recognizing that operating a building over time is far
more energy intensive than developing it, demand for durability
and energy performance is growing.
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