Construction Magazine December 2019 | Page 35

THE GROWTH OF GREEN CONSTRUCTION
35 keeps the engine running at peak efficiency . This maximises the output of each unit of equipment , which in turn reduces the amount of overall fuel required , helping to cut CO2 and , in engines up to Euro III , also black smoke .
Shell ’ s survey found that 57 % of construction managers were looking for ways to cut fuel consumption ; while at the same time , the industry is under increasing pressure to cut emissions . The right premium fuel can help achieve both .
THE GROWTH OF GREEN CONSTRUCTION
Where is green construction best developed ? “ I don ’ t really see a difference between the West and the rest ,” replies Ramanujam . “ The real difference is between the leaders and everyone else . And often the leaders are to be found in the developing world , particularly in Asia .”
Already , by 2016 , 40 % of all construction projects in Asia were built to sustainable standards . In some countries , this figure is significantly higher .
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