The array of green building certifications—such as the LEED rating system, Living Building Challenge, WELL, Envision and Parksmart—provide construction projects with a detailed roadmap to reach sustainability goals. But ENR Top 100 Green Design Firms and Contractors say building to sustainable standards can sometimes be counterintuitive to the traditional process.
Despite a dip last year in green market revenue reported by ranked firms, data collected from the 2021 list participants indicates that sustainability remains a growing priority in construction among owners.