Social Sciences
8 years ago

Global recession sparks sustainable construction boom, transforming industry for the future.

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Emerging from the Global Economic Crisis: Delivering Recovery through a Sustainable Construction Industry
Steven Ruddock, Les Ruddock

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The global economic crisis that began in 2008 prompted governments worldwide to find ways to recover. The construction industry, hit hard by the recession, is now focusing on sustainability and carbon economy. The CIB World Congress 2010 addressed this challenge, emphasizing the need to adapt to the new economic reality. The aftermath of the recession is creating opportunities for the construction industry to thrive in a sustainable way.