LP Building Solutions’ 2025 Sustainability Report highlights significant progress in sustainable building design and eco-design for buildings, including increased use of responsibly sourced materials and the adoption of ambitious energy efficiency standards. Advancements in low-emission manufacturing are central to their efforts in addressing whole life carbon and embodied carbon in materials. These initiatives reflect the growing industry drive to reduce the carbon footprint of construction and meet stringent regulatory requirements for net zero carbon buildings.
Mesocore Modular Homes has introduced a solar-powered Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) that exemplifies sustainable construction innovation. Integrating renewable energy solutions and efficient materials in a modular, factory-built format, this product represents a move towards low carbon design and energy-efficient buildings. The ADU demonstrates practical applications of green building materials and renewable building materials, helping both consumers and developers embrace whole life carbon assessment and life cycle thinking in construction.
Elemental Advanced Materials has secured $20 million in new funding to scale the production of low carbon construction materials including advanced carbon nanomaterials and clean hydrogen. These developments are pivotal for lowering embodied carbon and enabling lifecycle assessment in building projects. Such materials support green construction and low-impact construction practices, playing a critical role in the transition to net zero whole life carbon and catalysing decarbonising the built environment.
A current REN21 report finds global progress in renewable energy is insufficient to align construction with net zero carbon targets. The sector’s ability to achieve sustainable building practices, life cycle cost reductions, and environmental sustainability in construction depends on robust regulatory frameworks and market stability. New buildings and retrofits are increasingly subject to renewable energy requirements but face persistent challenges in the environmental impact of construction and delivering on circular economy in construction principles.
Recent scrutiny of the world’s largest carbon offset projects, particularly those linked to forestry and land-use changes within the built environment, reveals underperformance in emissions reductions. For construction firms aiming for carbon neutral construction, rigorous oversight and transparent performance metrics are now essential to prove genuine carbon footprint reduction rather than relying on unverified offsets.
Across the industry, momentum is increasing for sustainable material specification, building lifecycle performance, and the implementation of circular economy strategies. Driven by regulatory, financial, and ethical imperatives, companies are moving beyond traditional approaches, recognising the importance of end-of-life reuse in construction, resource efficiency, and sustainable urban development. The future of construction is evolving through a collective commitment to sustainable architecture and environmental product declarations (EPDs), building a foundation for greener, more resilient infrastructure worldwide.
