SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION ALSO MEANS Being efficient and profitable PART For a long time, performance was seen as the sticking point in sustainable construction. It’s too expensive. It’s too complicated. It’s too slow. This no longer holds true. Today, projects incorporating sustainable solutions demonstrate that they can be faster to build, more profitable to operate, safer for occupants, and more attractive on the market. The performance of sustainable construction can be broken down into several areas. Productivity on building sites, with shorter lead times and significantly reduced waste. Economic performance, measured over the entire life cycle, with lower operating and maintenance costs and better use of assets. Regulatory and safety performance, backed by recognized certification that strengthens the confidence of investors, insurers, and users. And lastly, performance in use, combining comfort, reliability, and continuity of service. These results are based on measured data, feedback, and proven solutions: lightweight and off-site construction, long-lasting materials, certified systems, high-performance façades and envelopes, and the contribution of digital technology and artificial intelligence at every stage of the life cycle. Esthetics becomes a performance lever in its own right, strengthening user buy-in and the perceived value of projects. This chapter explores how sustainable construction is redefining performance standards in the sector today. 73
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