Over the past years, few issues have had such stark an impact on real estate and infrastructure as sustainability. The fundamental market drivers for sustainable development are clear: A growing world population, rising living standards in emerging economies with a corresponding surge in resource needs, limited land/biocapacity and fossile energy, and the consequences of rising emissions.

Why is this relevant to our clients? Buildings account for approximately 40% of all energy and resource consumption worldwide. Urban planning and infrastructure have major effects on energy and resource needs as well as emissions. Thus, smart planning (e.g. transportation) and incorporation of proven "green" technologies (e.g. insulation, renewable energy, waste reduction) in buildings and communities makes good business sense. Government clients benefit in terms of energy efficiency, public health and emissions. Investors benefit in terms of long-term profitability and lifecycle performance.

Maxmakers strives to integrate sustainability as a core element of each development. We apply a proven methodology for analysing economic, social and environmental dimensions, such as quantifying a project's ecological footprint. The results are long-term cost and emissions reductions, healthy residents and improved long-term competitiveness.

Please contact us to learn more about Maxmakers' Sustainability Practice.