Biggest trends in sustainable construction for 2021

Biggest trends in sustainable construction for 2021

The Covid-19 outbreak put many sectors at a standstill, with building and construction recording a moderate growth since the pandemic struck.



However, the Middle East and Africa, in general, have done well in controlling the pandemic. Though it has led to an economic slowdown, there is a chance of recovery projected within the first quarter of 2021.



BusinessWire intimated that the Middle East and Africa's construction industry would record an annual growth rate of 7.1 percent by 2024. Still, the pandemic has slowed everything, with the main concern being the shifting of timelines from Coronavirus's effects.



However, the building and construction sector will have to adjust to the new normal to keep the projects going. Recent trends are therefore emerging, which will shape the industry. These include:



Green Movement taking shape



The concept of sustainable development traces back to the 1970s. As part of the United Nations Environmental Program, contractors must create environmentally friendly and resource-efficient structures, from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation, and deconstruction.



New technologies crop up to complement the emerging trends, but there is a constant objective; "To reduce the overall impact of buildings to human health and the environment.“



Prefabrication and Modularization



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