COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL
132 stars by Green Star for its design and construction . “ Sustainability is always at the forefront of our project managers ’ thinking at the start of any project – the hospital included .”
Not only are more sustainable practices reducing climate impact , but Colliers is reaping other benefits from its environment-focused operations . By considering the longevity of its work , the firm is seeing long-term savings . “ Projects are not just about initially saving costs in the design and construction process – we must also consider the long-term operations
“ ONE THING WE PUSH IS THAT PROJECT MANAGERS ALWAYS HAVE SUSTAINABILITY IN THE FOREFRONT OF THEIR THINKING AT THE START OF THE PROJECT ”
— Scott Anderson , Managing Director of Project Leaders , Colliers International Australia of the facility . We avoid the short-term thinking of finishing a project – the long-term life cycling and maintenance costs must be taken into account . This covers issues such as water and power ,” remarks Anderson . The firm is responsible for a lot of major social infrastructure projects in which its customers grow into long-term institutional clients , becoming more than just developers . The projects ensure these businesses adopt such ways of thinking and introduce sustainability to their strategies .
OCTOBER 2019