Being a disaster-prone country, the Philippines badly needs sustainable and pro-environmental building practices to ensure that millions of Filipinos at least minimize the impact of severe typhoons and other natural disasters caused by climate change and, to a certain extent, mismanagement of the Philippines’s environment.
Moreover, Pacete observed that the local building and construction industry has been continuously innovating in response to the rapid changes in the environment. She added sustainability initiatives such as smart technologies, and increased safety standards for occupiers’ welfare, leading the transformation of new buildings’ design and features.
Pacete said the building and construction industry has a big impact in every business—shelter, infrastructure, manufacturing facilities, and many others. Further, she said the quality of the buildings it produces imparts a legacy on the lives of countless of people. She said these trends center on sustainability initiatives, well-being, and the integration of smart technologies into the building management system.