> In many parts of the southern hemisphere, the workforce is now being trained in sustainable construction techniques. In the Global South, sustainable building solutions are increasingly being shared with neighboring nations. Training: a crucial factor Our ability to innovate requires the strengthening of local training capacities, so that the various players in the sector are more aware of the need for sustainable construction and the methods for implementing it. The Cape Town Smart Building Handbook, published by the South African city to promote and facilitate sustainable construction projects, also points out the importance of involving all project stakeholders – project managers, engineers, architects, demolition and construction workers as well as subcontractors – so that everyone follows the principles of more sustainable construction. ©Getty Images/Hispanolistic 43 CONSTRUCTING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
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