construction industry council sustainable construction strategy conference, 17 june 2008 john newman

Construction Industry Council

Sustainable Construction Strategy

Conference, 17 June 2008

John Newman

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The Strategy Development Process

Joint industry / Government Industry secondees Public Consultation Industry Liaison Group Cross-Departmental Group of

officials Endorsed by:

Mike Davies (SFfC) Phil Woolas (Defra) Caroline Flint (CLG) Margaret Hodge (DCMS) Ian Pearson (DIUS) Shriti Vadera (BERR)

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Purpose of Strategy

To drive forward a sustainable,

innovative and productive industry sector

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The Objectives• Higher standards

• An industry galvanized to drive forward sustainability agenda

• Clarity to the industry of Government’s efforts relating to sustainable construction

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How objectives will be achieved• By specifying clear targets

• By specifying in a Delivery Plan, actions needed to achieve those targets

• By identifying those responsible for delivering each of those actions

• And by monitoring and reporting

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Scope of the Strategy Within the context of

the Government’s Sustainable Development Strategy

Not Planning policy

Not Transport policy

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Key topics The Means:

• Procurement

• Design

• Innovation

• People

• Better Regulation

The Ends:• Climate Change Mitigation

• Climate Change Adaptation

• Water

• Biodiversity

• Waste

• Materials

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What will be different as a result?Examples include:

• Less construction waste

• Better skilled employees

• Better sourcing of construction materials