KEY TAKEAWAY 4 Shared intentions, but limited action so far There is broad consensus on the need to speed up: 87% of stakeholders believe that there is a need to go further. Stakeholders upstream in the value chain (architects and engineering firms) continue to be identified as drivers (56%, stable), and the expected momentum is based on cooperation between stakeholders rather than on a single leader. However, for the third year running, practices are struggling to keep up. Only 32% of professionals routinely assess carbon footprints and 30% say they already carry out sustainable projects, compared with 55% who say that they “intend to do so”. Among elected officials, sustainability has become less important as a criterion in the awarding of public contracts (86% compared with 98% in 2025). Among students and associations, good intentions still weigh heavier than taking action: 78% of students value training in sustainable construction, but only 5% would categorically refuse a job offer from a company that is not committed to sustainability. 24% of associations have already boycotted unsustainable projects, while 50% might do so in the future. Base: professionals who are involved in sustainable construction (1,208 respondents) – single answer Do you assess the carbon footprint of your sustainable building projects? 28% 32% 32% 40% Yes, systematically Yes, but only occasionally No, never KEY TAKEAWAY 5 Citizen buy-in as a driver to fast-tracking deployment? The barometer also highlights the important role of citizens in accelerating the transition toward sustainable construction. 63% of citizens consider the development of more sustainable construction to be a priority, up 4 points from the previous edition. Citizens are also paying increasing attention to the health and well-being benefits for occupants: 19% of citizens now include this aspect in their definition of sustainable construction (up 4 points), particularly in Africa and Asia-Pacific, where more than one in four citizens cite this issue. Furthermore, nearly one-third of citizens and stakeholders believe that raising public awareness is essential to stepping up progress. Which of the following definitions best fits sustainable construction? Construction using ecological materials Energy-efficient construction Construction able to withstand natural and climatic hazards Construction aimed at reducing building waste Construction that uses fewer exhaustible materials Construction that promotes the well-being and health of occupants Construction aimed at achieving carbon neutrality Evolutive construction capable of adapting to new uses 20% 16% 16% 10% 9% 9% 9% 8% Base: citizens familiar with the concept of sustainable construction (25,328 respondents) – two possible answers 35% 31% 28% 19% 19% 19% 18% 15% First Total 17 16
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