Sustainable Products for Geotechnical WorksÂ-Video

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Florian Bauer argues that construction is essential, but its methods can become more sustainable through early planning, innovation, and collaboration. He presents four examples: using retaining-wall beams for geothermal heating and cooling; replacing diaphragm walls with mixed-in-place walls to reduce materials, emissions, and truck traffic; using digital site data to spot inefficiencies and reduce waste; and fostering trust-based cooperation rather than choosing contractors on lowest price alone. He concludes that sustainable geotechnical solutions already exist and should be encouraged through project planning and procurement. His message: keep building—and make it sustainable.

Keywords

sustainable construction

geotechnical solutions

early planning

mixed-in-place walls

digital site data