ON-SITE FUEL CONSIDERATIONS
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Asked what advice he ’ d give to project managers looking to improve their sustainability , Ramanujam hones in on three things in particular . The first is knowing your inventory . Know the spec of every piece of material or machinery you use and regularly measure to make sure it ’ s performing to its full potential . Next , create a construction plan with sustainability built in and then monitor , so you know how closely you are sticking to that plan . Thirdly , look to the sustainability of the site itself , for instance , by choosing fuels and other consumables that meet the highest standards of sustainability .
By doing these things , you create the framework necessary to develop — and keep in focus — a holistic view of the construction project , one that takes in everything , from initial concept and design , right through to final completion .
ON-SITE FUEL CONSIDERATIONS
A key — and often overlooked - factor is the importance of properly maintained equipment and fuel efficiency . According to research by Shell , 40 % of construction companies say they had not previously considered the role of fuel in determining a project ’ s total
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