(MENAFN) Türkiye aims to speed up its green and digital transformation in the construction industry next year to boost the global competitiveness of its contracting and consultancy firms, according to the country’s 2026 Presidential Annual Program.

The strategy, referred to as a “twin transformation,” seeks to broaden the use of renewable energy sources, reinforce supply chains, and promote the production of low-carbon construction materials at competitive prices. It also aims to elevate the sector’s technological capabilities.

Reconstruction and urban renewal projects in southeastern Türkiye, which was severely affected by the February 2023 earthquakes, will persist and are anticipated to drive construction activity in the coming year.

Although the construction sector has experienced growth, it continues to face cost pressures, difficulties accessing financing, labor shortages, raw material supply disruptions, geopolitical tensions, and protectionist measures that have caused market fluctuations and losses in specific sub-sectors.

The program emphasizes the rising significance of carbon-neutral concrete, artificial intelligence, 3D-printed buildings, recycled smart materials that enhance energy efficiency, and monitoring via unmanned aerial vehicles.

These innovations are expected to lower costs and risks while necessitating adherence to new standards.

To facilitate this transition, the government plans to launch a national green certification system to validate environmentally sustainable buildings and settlements, as well as increase the number of certified structures.

In addition, architecture and engineering programs at universities will be revised to educate skilled professionals in areas such as building information modeling, circular economy practices, energy efficiency, and administrative disciplines including law, contract management, and project and risk oversight.

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