November 4, 2026 This morning, I attended the Leap To Zero Network | Accelerating Zero-Emission Construction, Globally conference in Brussels to present our report on the societal benefits of zero-emission construction. We often hear about the costs associated with zero-emission construction equipment, but the positive impacts for people on the construction site and those living nearby—such as improved health due to reduced emissions and noise—are highly significant. Together with Naomi van der Hek and Joukje de Vries, I mapped out this societal value.