Sustainability and Resilience

How do you demonstrate the benefits of using durable (sustainable) materials to clients?

  • 1.  How do you demonstrate the benefits of using durable (sustainable) materials to clients?

    Posted 05-27-2025 10:34 AM

    Hello colleagues!


    More and more durable, sustainable materials are being incorporated into our projects. They are usually more expensive upfront but provide savings and benefits in the long term - fewer repairs, less wear and tear, and better performance.

    I'm interested to know how you show these advantages to your clients?

    Do you use any special software or tools to model savings and durability?

    Or do you do this through presentations, reports, or verbal explanations?

    Which tools or approaches do you prefer and why?

    Are there any software products that help better visualize or validate these benefits?

    Have you encountered difficulties in justifying the choice of such materials?

    I'd be glad to hear your experiences and recommendations! Please share how you demonstrate the long-term value of sustainable materials to your clients.



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    Darya Stanskova Aff.M.ASCE
    Cost Estimator, Construction Engineer, Power Engineer, Project Manager
    Clearwater FL
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