The building industry is at a turning point. Nearly 40 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions come from how buildings are constructed and operated, yet adoption of climate-forward solutions remains slow, fragmented, and weighed down by outdated procurement norms and risk-averse systems. That gap between innovation and implementation is where real progress gets stuck.
This white paper, produced following the Suffolk Climate Tech Forum, lays out a practical framework for accelerating climate tech adoption across the built environment. Drawing insights from owners, investors, designers, contractors, and public officials, it goes beyond theory to address what actually blocks progress on real projects. From circular materials and decarbonization technologies to regulatory friction and change management challenges, the paper highlights why technology is no longer the limiting factor. Process, partnerships, and accountability are.
Pretred is featured among the solutions proving that sustainable infrastructure can meet performance standards, regulatory requirements, and cost expectations at scale. The paper reinforces a simple truth: when sustainability is embedded early and required across stakeholders, it becomes an engine for innovation rather than a box to check.