Explore the current state of sustainability in the UK construction industry based on the results from a comprehensive survey conducted by NBS.
Sustainability across the construction lifecycle
What does sustainable construction mean to the people shaping our built environment? Explore perspectives from designers, specifiers, manufacturers, contractors and clients on priorities ranging from whole-life carbon to health, wellbeing and biodiversity. Discover how decisions at each stage of a project influence sustainable outcomes, from early design through to buildings in use.
Better information, more confident decisions
Explore the role of specification, product information and digital tools in supporting sustainable choices. The report examines lifecycle assessment, Environmental Product Declarations and the importance of trusted data, alongside the opportunities and questions raised by AI. Expert commentary considers how reliable information and building performance measurement can support better decisions.
From ambition to action
What does it take to deliver sustainable outcomes consistently? Examine the practical challenges facing project teams, who influences key decisions and the support needed to turn intentions into action. From skills and collaboration to circularity, policy and regulation, explore what could shape the next stage of sustainable construction.
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