SUSTAINABILITY IN CIVIL CONSTRUCTION: POSSIBILITIES AND DIFFICULTIES

Abstract

This article investigates the feasibility of civil construction based on principles of sustainability. The objective is to present, in a synthetic way, concepts, opinions and analyses that address possibilities, challenges and obstacles related to sustainability in the civil construction sector. The research was conducted through a literature review, selecting scientific studies that deal with sustainability in this context. The main causes of environmental imbalance resulting from the construction activity were identified and actions were suggested to promote sustainability in the built environment. It is expected that this study will contribute to the promotion of new research and to the involvement of different sectors of society in the implementation of sustainable practices in civil construction.