according to the AISC National Industry Insights Report, the industry generates more than $360 billion in revenue, producing around nine per cent of Australia's Gross Domestic Product, and has a projected annual growth rate of 2.4 per cent in the next five years.
While buildings provide countless benefits to society, they also have significant environmental impacts. Let's look at some of the ways construction activities impact the environment throughout the lifecycle of development.
NATURAL RESOURCES
The construction sector is one of the largest exploiters