Experts have warned that government, developers, investors, and organizations that fail to integrate sustainability into their projects risk significant financial losses and missed opportunities.
Disclosing in a statement, sustainability advocate and project management consultant, Arc. Ijeoma Azi, said the traditional approach of measuring success solely by project completion time and budget is no longer sufficient.
She noted that increasingly, investors, regulators, tenants, and communities are demanding developments that are resilient, resource-efficient, and future-ready.
Azi stated that one of the biggest mistakes being made across the built environment is designing for present needs without considering future realities such as rising energy costs, climate risks, population growth, and technological change.
She stressed that future-ready developments deliver lower operating costs, stronger market appeal, and greater long-term value.
