Sustainability & Green Buildings

By Fulya Kocak, LEED FellowClark Construction Group, LLC

What does “Sustainability” mean in Construction?

“meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs"

World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED)

Green Buildings?

Green Capabilities?

Health & Well Being ?

Environmental Compliance?

Reducing disruption to land & habitats?

Minimizing pollution during construction operations?

Greening the Supply Chain?

Education and Awareness?

Minimized transportation?

Progress in new green technologies & products?

Reduce Resource Use and Waste?

Making green buildings cost effective?

Assisting the clients build green?

Supporting local communities & businesses?

Tracking carbon emissions from construction operations?

Walking the Talk?

Competitive Advantage?

Marketing?

Profitability?

All of the above?

Fulya Kocak, LEED Fellowfulya.kocak@clarkconstruction.com