The construction industry is at the brink of transformation, with significant emphasis being placed on sustainability and innovative practices. The EEC Academy has announced the upcoming The Nova Expo 2025, set to take place from March 12-14, 2025, at BITEC Bangna, Thailand. This event aims to showcase the theme Construction Innovation for a Sustainable World and will reveal five groundbreaking trends aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting eco-friendly practices.
Dr. Kesha Teeragoment, the Director of Corporate Affairs of EEC Engineering Network, has highlighted the pivotal role of infrastructure investment within Thailand, stating, "Infrastructure investment is key for national competitiveness, potentially raising the GDP by 7-8% and trade value across various industries." This statistic underlines how significant the construction sector is to the Thai economy, which contributes to about 1.5 to 2 trillion baht annually.
Despite the contributions to economic growth, the construction sector accounts for over 40% of carbon emissions worldwide, necessitating immediate action toward carbon reduction. The Nova Expo 2025 will provide practitioners, developers, and policymakers with actionable insights on achieving carbon neutrality. EEC Academy is set to drive this initiative forward.
The event will shed light on five pivotal trends defining the future of construction:
- Green Design and Planning for Carbon Reduction: This approach includes creating environments conducive to reducing carbon emissions through careful planning and innovative designs. Tools like the Carbon Footprint Calculator and Lifecycle Assessment will aid this effort.
- Green Modular and Materials Construction: This involves the adoption of prefabricated construction techniques which not only cut down on construction waste but also decrease labor costs and project timelines.
- Green Innovative Tech: Emphasizing advanced technologies, this trend leverages Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and smart systems for construction management and building design. Innovations like Digital Twins and sustainable cooling technologies are expected to be featured.
- Green Operation Quality: This focuses on maintaining efficiency within construction operations, integrating services such as Cooling as a Service (CaaS) and smart wastewater management systems to optimize resource utilization.
- Green Innovation Energy: Highlighting the transition to renewable energy sources, initiatives such as RE100—the commitment to using 100% renewable energy—will be discussed, alongside hydrogen energy and District Cooling Systems, reflecting the future direction of energy consumption within the sector.
The collaboration between EEC Academy and the Thai ESCO Association will be instrumental in promoting Climate Finance and Investment. This partnership aims to develop frameworks for Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) and work collaboratively with governmental policies to aid construction companies transitioning to greener practices.
Through these efforts, the EEC Academy emphasizes the immense potential of adopting energy-efficient strategies and leveraging technological advancements. Entrepreneurs within the sector are encouraged to focus on carbon credits as viable means for enhancing carbon reduction efforts.
The Nova Expo 2025 promises to be the premier event for sharing knowledge, networking, and discovering innovative solutions to urgent environmental concerns. Registrants can access the expo through the links provided on their website. The event embodies the commitment of the Thai construction sector to strive for carbon neutrality and innovative growth, ensuring sustainability is at its core.
For more details and registration, interested parties are encouraged to visit The Nova Expo 2025 registration page or check their Facebook page for updates.