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The world is becoming more aware of the many ways that business and industry affects the environment. From carbon emissions to material consumption, all economic sectors are facing pressure to adopt sustainable practices—none more so than the construction industry.
The construction and earthworks sector isn’t known for being eco-friendly, but all that’s changing. Despite some conflicting goals and complex challenges, companies are responding with positive changes. Learn more about the environmental impact of construction, as well as how drone survey data is boosting sustainability in day-to-day construction operations.
How the construction and earthworks industry affects the environment
Every aspect of construction, from mining for raw materials to carbon emissions produced by machines moving on job sites, impacts the planet. Some of the most significant ways the construction and earthworks industry affect the environment include:
What can be done about the environmental impact of construction?
Construction and earthworks teams are answering the call of building more sustainable practices, mainly by investing in new technologies. Drone data is particularly useful in all stages of construction, on any project, from start to finish. It’s transforming the day-to-day practices of construction companies around the world, providing a renewed commitment to protecting the environment.
By flying work sites regularly—and even before placing a bid on a project—construction teams have access to up-to-date insights on the site as it stands and what work needs to be done to move the construction project forward. Here are just some of the ways drone surveying reduces a few of the most pressing environmental concerns involved in construction:
Drones lead the way toward greater sustainability in construction
Drones are becoming a common sight at construction sites around the world. In addition to the various financial and safety benefits drone surveying provides, these also promote sustainability. By making construction sites more efficient—even before breaking ground—drone surveys offer actionable insights that contribute to an eco-friendlier construction process, from start to finish.
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