Sustainability Infrastructure January 27, 2023Speed in executing capital projects is critical for achieving sustainable-development goals, say senior partner Steffen Fuchs and coauthors. The unique needs of sustainability ventures, however, on top of faltering labor productivity growth in the construction industry, add extra challenges. Long time frames to obtain permits remain persistent issues. In France, for example, it takes an average of 213 days to complete a construction permit, while in South Korea it takes only 27.5. We strive to provide individuals with disabilities equal access to our website. If you would like information about this content we will be happy to work with you. Please email us at: McKinsey_Website_Accessibility@mckinsey.com To read the article, see “Accelerating capital projects to secure advantages in the net-zero transition,” November 2, 2022.