Temperatures continue to rise around the globe. As NASA reports, extreme heat events are becoming more frequent and more severe. This threatens the health of all living things, and it can also lead to significant droughts. But an innovative construction company out of Richardson, Texas, is changing some of its practices to meet the challenges of this new environmental reality head-on.
Metroplex Pro Builders LLC has launched a water conservation building standards initiative that will set new standards for water efficiency in residential and commercial construction. The company hopes to implement innovative water conservation protocols that use advanced building techniques with eco-conscious design principles.
They plan on using drought-resistant landscaping, high-efficiency plumbing systems, and new irrigation technologies on all new construction projects. These new standards will especially apply to jobs that require significant plumbing work.
Warming temperatures and lack of rainfall have resulted in significant drought conditions in Texas, which has raised the cost of water. It is with that in mind that the company is hopeful these voluntary standards will inspire other local companies to take similar initiatives.
And this is only one of many policies being adopted by various construction companies to become more environmentally responsible. For instance, Cairn Homes, an Ireland-based construction company, is building an energy-efficient apartment complex in Dublin. And a company called Assembly is showing the benefits of pre-fabricated construction methods to build homes in Toronto. A New York architectural firm transformed a house in Queens into a home that can produce more energy than it needs, known as a Passive Home.
It is not just construction companies that are leading the charge in this way. There are many other eco-friendly initiatives being done by mainstream brands. But it is important for consumers to support circular brands that encourage sustainability and for employees to advocate for environmentally friendly changes at work.
As the company touted in a press release, “The initiative demonstrates how responsible business practices can deliver both environmental benefits and economic advantages. Metroplex Pro Builders LLC continues to accept new projects while maintaining the highest standards for quality, efficiency, and environmental responsibility.”
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