On a global scale and the Europe in the construction industry is undergoing important change, the changing comprehension and understanding of the construction industry and are set new requirements relating to energy efficiency, environmental protection, conservation of cultural heritage and the adaptation of modern society. If the traditional construction will be shifted to a sustainable in the long term construction will take place in different resource savings that will reduce costs in the future, while without renouncing the traditional comforts and high quality standards. The research aims to examine and analyse the state of sustainable construction in Latvia currently determining the potential development strategy in the future on the basis of world economies experience and practice.