Trends and looking ahead
- The building industry
Both the public and private sectors are realising the advantages of integrating sustainability into design, construction and fit-out of both large and small buildings. In recent years the list of large corporates in Australia to commission buildings with "green building" features includes National Australia Bank, Sensis, and Lend Lease. Additionally governments are mandating for green buildings. For example, the Victorian Government now requires that new office buildings leased or built by the Government meet Australian Best Practice benchmarks for sustainability and environmental standards.
Many companies that supply to the commercial building market, including: architects, builders, office furniture manufactures, and textile companies have adopted Life Cycle Management to take advantage of this growing opportunity, and in some cases, stay in business.
Government Offices to Meet Greener Standards
Queenscliff's rising star
A Review of the Automobile and Building Sectors
Six stars for green, clean office beauty
Zenith Interiors Pty Ltd
Zenith Interiors Pty Ltd has found over the past three years the trend towards sustainable buildings is expanding rapidly into the commercial sector and looks set to continue. This has prompted Zenith to adopt product life cycle management as a core component of their business strategy. Link to Zenith Interiors case study.
