Australia, December 2024 – The inaugural Archify Sustainable Futures Report 2024 is here, marking a groundbreaking step towards understanding the state of sustainability in the construction industry across Australia and New Zealand. Based on the results of a comprehensive survey conducted between July and September 2024, this report dives deep into the challenges, progress, and opportunities surrounding sustainable practices in the built environment. 

The report is a pivotal resource for understanding the state of sustainability in the construction industry and inspiring action across the sector. By spotlighting the insights and challenges faced by professionals in Australia and New Zealand, this report aims to drive tangible progress toward net zero and beyond. 

A total of 730 construction professionals participated in the research, with 82% based in Australia dan 18% in New Zealand. The report’s findings focus exclusively on insights from professionals in these two regions, representing diverse roles including consultants (68%), contractors (14%), suppliers (9%), and clients (5%). 

Key Themes Explored in the Report: 

• Prioritising Sustainability: Which sustainable outcomes matter most to industry professionals? 

• Influential Roles: Who holds the most sway in driving sustainable progress? 

• Organisational Strategies: What are companies doing to align with sustainability goals? 

• Project Impact: How sustainable are current projects and practices? 

• Barriers to Progress: What obstacles hinder the adoption of sustainable initiatives? 

• The Role of Data: How do specifications, project and product information support sustainability? 

Report Highlights: 

The Sustainable Futures Report 2024 includes expert insights, industry analysis, and actionable recommendations. Featured content includes: 

1. Different Aspects of Sustainability 

2. Sustainability on Projects 

3. Our Sustainable Future by David Baggs, CEO, Global GreenTag International 

4. Information and Certification 

5. Achieving Sustainability at an Organisational Level 

6. Sustainable Construction Insights by Ashleigh Porter, President, APAC, Hubexo 

7. Policy and Future Pathways 

Driving Sustainability Through Data 

“Climate change is arguably the most critical issue of our time.  Efforts to tackle climate change are underway, but progress has been slower than is needed. It will also take considerable time before we are able to see tangible results from any efforts and start to reverse the trend of rising temperatures,” said Dr. Lee Jones, Head of Sustainability at Hubexo. 

“Archify are committed to enhancing our platforms to provide clear and structured sustainability data. Currently, we are focusing on improving the types of data and the way in which it is displayed, to ensure that manufacturers can easily make this important data accessible to specifiers and designers.” 

For more information or to access the report, visit https://archifyspec.com/sustainable-futures-report/ 

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ABOUT HUBEXO  

In 2021, BCI Central was acquired by Byggfakta Group, which rebranded to Hubexo in October 2024. This new identity underscores a commitment to a unified, global organisation that empowers clients with innovative tools across five product pillars: Market Intelligence, Project Information, Product Information, Specification and eTendering. Supporting 50,000 customers in 26 countries, Hubexo is shaping a sustainable future for the built environment by connecting data, insights and innovation.  

ABOUT ARCHIFY 

Archify is a global product platform that enables design professionals to: search, save and specify architectural products and building materials, complete with technical documentation; . 

explore and discover leading brands; . access educational material including Formal CPD; and register for industry tradeshows to get face-to-face with new innovative products and technologies. For construction product manufacturers, Archify is a digital marketing platform, showcasing products to decision-makers across the construction project timeline, making it easy for specifiers to find, select and specify your products. 

ABOUT ARCHIFYSPEC 

ArchifySpec is a project documentation solution for faster, smarter and safer schedules and specifications. Write, edit and coordinate material schedules and project specifications on a cloud-based platform to work smarter and reduce risk.