One environmental future trend that interests me is sustainability. Sustainability has been a hot topic for some time now, but as the temperature continues to increase and the election around the corner, there is more of a focus to the environment and a boom in clean technology. (Winston, 2024) There are plenty of opportunities for future trends in sustainability in the construction industry. There are newer lower carbon footprint materials available such as mycelium (a fungus spore) or graphene instead of traditional construction materials like bricks or concrete. (Howarth, 2024) New regulations will require companies to disclose the amount of greenhouse gases they emit as well as climate risk they pose. (Roberts & Leitsch, 2024) To monitor/track the future trend to ensure vigilance and maintain awareness of the trend I would recommend monitoring the proposed regulation changes. Having a person on staff dedicated regulation changes would ensure that the company is aware of what's happening with the lawmakers in the industry. I would also recommend someone in the company research new building materials and processes or partner with those who innovate in that arena