Tools for Small Teams: Efficiently Implement and Achieve Sustainable Goals from Design to Construction

Staying on top of advancements in the rapidly evolving field of sustainability can be difficult, especially for small firms with limited resources. Sustainable materials is one quickly changing area that often requires dedicated consideration, time, and expertise from design through construction to realize benefits and achieve goals. From embodied carbon, to health impacts, to material transparency, to ethical sourcing, the ask often seems daunting. How can small teams efficiently implement meaningful and scalable impacts in a changing landscape with so many demands? We will discuss the direction the industry is moving and provide insights on how small firms can stay on top of these advancements, use readily available tools to research materials, set realistic and meaningful sustainability goals, know when to hire a consultant, and write specifications that will save time & money during CA and ensure contractors and their subs are equipped to implement project goals.