27% 6% 67% Which of the following definitions best fits sustainable construction? First Total Base: stakeholders familiar with the concept of sustainableconstruction (4,512 respondents) – two possible answers Are you familiar with or have you heard of the concept of sustainable construction? KEY TAKEAWAY 1 Sustainable construction: now an established concept, but unevenly adopted Sustainable construction is now a widely recognized concept. 67% of stakeholders and 39% of citizens say they understand what the concept entails; 94% and 84% respectively are at least aware of it. However, this widespread recognition coexists with significant variations across regions and countries. Stakeholder awareness remains lower in Asia-Pacific (58%) than in the Middle East (75%), and there are sometimes considerable differences within the same region: in Europe, the gap between Romania (86%) and Czechia (40%) illustrates the difference in maturity between countries in the same area. Among citizens, familiarity with the concept remains socially differentiated, and is higher among young people and university graduates. KEY TAKEAWAY 2 Resilience gaining ground, benefits to be better highlighted to keep up the momentum Among the criteria cited to define sustainable construction, resilience continues to gain ground. After a sharp increase in the previous edition (up 8 points between 2024 and 2025), it gained another 5 points this year among both stakeholders and citizens, with a particularly strong importance in Africa and the Middle East, regions already exposed to extreme climates. Interviews with financial stakeholders highlight the growing attention paid to resilience, while also emphasizing the need to clarify its definition and demonstrate a clear return on investment. 67% 13 12 Energy-efficient construction Base: stakeholders (4.800 respondents) - single answer Yes, and I know exactly what it is about Yes, but I don’t really know anything about it No, I’ve never heard of it Construction using ecological materials Construction aimed at achieving carbon neutrality Construction able to withstand natural and climatic hazards Evolutive construction capable of adapting to new uses Construction aimed at reducing building waste Construction that uses fewer exhaustible materials Construction that promotes the well-being and health of occupants 17% 15% 15% 14% 11% 9% 9% 8% 33% 30% 26% 26% 22% 19% 19% 18%
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