Construction is defined as an activity that covers all phases of a building's life cycle, from planning, construction, maintenance to demolition, including the building materials industry. The main negative impacts of construction on the environment are greenhouse gas emissions, air, water and soil pollution, depletion of natural resources, increased waste and loss of biodiversity. Construction waste represents the largest share of all waste, with the main materials being concrete and bricks, the improper disposal of which can severely burden the environment. In Slovenia, there are several laws regulating environmental protection in construction, such as the Environmental Protection Act, the Spatial Planning Act, the Construction Act and waste management regulations. The regulations set out obligations in reducing impacts, recycling, waste separation and assessing the environmental impacts of construction. In our thesis, we examined the operations of the company Pomgrad d. d., which established an environmental management system according to the ISO 14001:2015 standard, introduced separate waste collection, monitoring of energy and water consumption, the use of solar power plants and energy-efficient technologies. The company systematically raises awareness among employees and subcontractors about environmental impacts, gives priority to suppliers with proven environmental practices, and regularly monitors deliveries and energy consumption. The company's measures include pollution prevention, rational use of resources, recycling of construction waste, and continuous improvement of environmental creative practices, which are the foundations for sustainable and responsible construction.
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