CURRENT CONSTRUCTION TRENDS

While sustainability is an old concept , the features and technology which allow it to evolve are constantly growing apace . Solar panels and plumbing fixtures which save water , once costly and as such considered a luxury , are affordable and widely-used . Now , there are many renewable energy options for new builds , and a great deal of scope for the use of recycled products . The concept of green building has moved on from being merely stylish to necessary and socially responsible , and materials are judged on their levels of sustainability through building certification programs .

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