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Moving toward net-zero construction

Low-carbon materials and municipal green development standards

by ZIZZO R
Moving toward net-zero construction Greener steel option: Specifying North American steel and maximizing recycled content can help minimize your project’s carbon impact.
Published in January 2022 - Page 15

In the wake of the United Nations (UN) International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report, Municipal World canvassed experts across multiple sectors to provide a Top 10 list of climate actions that can be taken at the municipal level.

One of those actions was for municipal projects to show leadership by integrating low-carbon requirements into construction procurement documents. Municipalities can ensure publicly funded projects like community centres, libraries, water and wastewater plants, roads,

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