WELCOME TO THE June issue of Construction Global . This month we talk sustainability and consider the key drivers for embracing an eco-conscious approach to development . As green building mandates , like those in France and Dubai , continue to emerge around the world , buzz only continues to grow around the ecofriendly trend . Commercial architecture has embraced the practice and the adoption rate from residential homeowners is gaining momentum . According to Adrian Pye , the success of this booming practice can be attributed to five factors that together generate real benefits for home and building owners - find out what those factors are inside .

Also in this issue we consider the top 10 heavy equipment manufacturers in the world . After all , ecofriendly or not , without these colossus earth movers very little would be developed beyond the planning stage .

Let ’ s not forget , this issues is also packed full of case studies from some of the most influential construction companies in the world .

ENJOY THE ISSUE !

Editor abigail . philips @ wdmgroup . com

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