Dr Paul Toyne has given an end of year report on construction’s progress in lowering carbon emissions to Infrastructure Intelligence. As well as being the Director of Sustainability for Balfour Beatty, … Continue reading “Paul Toyne on Carbon and Construction”
The engines that power our work to develop and promote excellence in the built environment supply chain are our members’ theme groups. At any time we have 7-8 theme groups, … Continue reading “CE Members’ Forum 08 October 2014”
Last week was the annual gathering of the 50+ national, regional, local and younger generation organisations that make up the UK Constructing Excellence movement. Peter Hansford, the government’s chief construction … Continue reading “Perfect storm or burning platform? Better together – excellence in 2014 and beyond”
Constructing Excellence has published The SMEs Quick Guide to Sustainability. The guide was written by the Constructing Excellence Sustainability Task Group as a simple way to create more understanding of … Continue reading “The SME’s Quick Guide to Sustainability”
In 2007, the core members of Constructing Excellence carried out a review of futures reports to decide on priorities for new guidance for our members who remain committed to a collaborative future. … Continue reading “Introductory guide to environmental sustainability”
The case studies found within this document are part of a growing evidence base that indicates how construction businesses can best engage with the sustainability agenda. Much of that evidence base … Continue reading “Demonstrations of sustainability in construction”
Published 22nd May 2008 by Constructing Excellence This section details the key issues currently facing the construction industry surrounding sustainability. Follow the links below for more information on what each … Continue reading “Key issues in Sustainable Construction”
Note: While much of the content of this guide is still of excellent quality, a lot of the legislation in the area of sustainability has moved on since it was … Continue reading “Plain English Guide to Sustainable Construction”
Published 31st December 2005 by Constructing Excellence This checklist has been developed to help the construction industry improve in terms of its sustainability with regard to planning, design, the construction … Continue reading “Sustainable Construction Checklist”