Water Efficiency on Construction Sites: Smart Water Management that Protects the Future with ProPM

The construction industry is one of the largest consumers of natural resources worldwide. The amount of water used on construction sites is concentrated in many different areas, including concrete production, curing processes, dust suppression, equipment cleaning, landscaping, and social area use. Climate change, the increasing risk of drought, and the rapid depletion of water resources have transformed water efficiency on construction sites from a "goodwill practice" into a mandatory sustainability criterion.

At this point, ProPM differentiates itself in the sector with its approach that treats water on construction sites not merely as a resource to be consumed, but as a strategic asset that needs to be measured, monitored, managed, and optimized.

ProPM's fundamental approach is clear:
"You can't manage without measuring, and you can't protect without managing."

Why is Water Efficiency on Construction Sites So Critical?

Uncontrolled water use on construction sites;

• High operating costs,
• Rapid depletion of water resources,
• Risks of legal sanctions and penalties,
• Disruption of corporate sustainability goals,
• Loss of points in green building certifications (LEED, BREEAM, etc.).

At the same time, water efficiency is a critical indicator in terms of:

• ISO 46001 Water Efficiency Management System,
• ISO 14001 Environmental Management System,
• GRI Sustainability Reporting,
• Corporate ESG performance.

ProPM addresses all these frameworks as a whole, offering integrated and applicable solutions for construction sites.

ProPM's Construction Site-Specific Water Efficiency Studies

ProPM's water efficiency projects on construction sites go far beyond the classic consulting approach, producing measurable, reportable, and sustainable results.

Construction Site Water Inventory and Water Process Map
ProPM first reveals where, how much, and for what purpose water is used on the construction site:

• Concrete production
• Curing processes
• Dust suppression
• Vehicle and equipment washing
• Personnel use
• Landscape irrigation
• Temporary structures and social areas

A detailed “Water Process Map” is created for all these points.

Meter and Sub-Meter Management
ProPM ensures the establishment of measurement infrastructure on construction sites:

• Main meter and sub-meter planning
• Identification of missing measurement points
• Creation of meter inventory
• Installation of automatic and manual monitoring systems

In this way, construction site managers manage water consumption with numerical data, not intuitively.

Loss-Leakage Analysis
With ProPM expertise:

• Leaks
• Open lines
• Unnecessary pressure usage
• Inefficient irrigation systems
• are identified, resulting in significant water savings.

SPIs for Construction Sites – Water Performance Indicators
ProPM creates customized Water Performance Indicators (SPIs) for each construction site:

• m³ / m² construction area
• m³ / concrete quantity
• m³ / number of workers
• m³ / day
• Process-based consumption rates

These indicators make it possible to measure construction site performance on a monthly and annual basis.

Rainwater and Greywater Applications
ProPM promotes the use of alternative water sources on construction sites:

• Rainwater harvesting systems
• Greywater reuse
• Dust suppression and alternative water use in landscaping

This approach both reduces water consumption and minimizes environmental impact.

ISO 46001 Compliant Management System Implementation
ProPM provides construction sites with ISO 46001 Water Efficiency Management System infrastructure:

• Establishment of policies and objectives
• Risk and opportunity analyses
• Legal compliance checks
• Continuous improvement plans

In this way, construction sites gain a permanent water management culture, not just a temporary project.

Compliance with GRI and ESG Reporting
ProPM integrates all work into sustainability reports:

• GRI 303: Water and Effluents
• ESG performance indicators
• Linking corporate carbon and water footprint

Thus, every water saving achieved on construction sites directly adds value to the company's sustainability scorecard.

Water Efficiency on Construction Sites = Cost Advantage + Corporate Reputation

Thanks to ProPM's approach, companies:

• Reduce water consumption costs,
• Minimize environmental risks,
• Gain advantages in green building projects,
• Gain trust from international investors and financial institutions,
• Create concrete success stories in sustainability reports.

Result: Smart Water Management on Construction Sites with ProPM

Water efficiency on construction sites is no longer an option, but a corporate necessity. With its approach of managing water as a strategic resource and establishing measurable and auditable systems, ProPM has become one of the true architects of sustainability in the construction industry.

With ProPM, construction sites:

• Consume less water,
• Operate at lower costs,
• Exhibit stronger environmental performance,
• Gain higher corporate reputation.