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title: Building Bridges, Not Fences
description: The construction industry accounts for approximately 13% of the world’s GDP. However, it is an even bigger contributor to climate change, with the building sector estimated to generate over 40% of the world’s total carbon emissions.
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# [Building Bridges, Not Fences](https://blog.nemetschek.com/en/topics-and-insights/building-bridges-not-fences)

 Written by [Matt Wheelis](https://blog.nemetschek.com/en/topics-and-insights/author/matt-wheelis) | May 3, 2021, 7:53:00 AM

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