As Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) concerns continue to evolve, INDEV WA will focus on sustainability risk challenges in planning, process and coordination of design and construction. Key areas of this focus are sustainability, durability, resilience, energy efficiency, waste reduction, as well as water conservation.

ESG considerations:

E - Environmental

• Material selection – use of components that are produced using less energy

• Water consumption – both during construction, as well as over the life cycle of the building

• Construction methods – less carbon-intensive and more environmentally-efficient

• Use of new and innovative technologies

• Waste management – reducing and reusing

• Future proofing design – anticipating future climate change and constructing a climate-resilient built environment

S - Social

• Community impact – transportation (public/private) 

• Accessibility – economic, and in consideration of impairment/disability 

G - Governance 

• Procurement (including supply chain management)

• Stakeholder engagement