alternatives , allergen-free materials , and recycled building materials also aid in sustainable building . Lastly , using effective HVAC equipment , formaldehyde-free finishes , and products with minimum off-gassing or low-VOCs will ultimately better the home ’ s indoor air quality . Sustainable buildings not only encourage environmental awareness and more efficient uses of scarce resources , but also result in an improved living environment and lower utility bills .
The NAHB continues to follow current issues that arise in the industry . Some of the hottest topics in the industry right now are that design build is on the rise , as design-bid-build seems to be winding down , collaborative approaches are becoming more and more common for projects . Cyber risks are an enormous issue nowadays , as the rise of technology becomes more advanced , the exposure to information is put at risk for many companies and digitally collaborative programs including building information modeling ( BIM ). The rise of robotics in the construction industry in projected to make construction sites virtually human-free by 2050 by using drones to monitor site status , smart sensors to track people on-site , and radiofrequency identification to track site equipment and materials .
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