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Sustainability in Construction: Chris Hines MBE

Discover why sustainability is no longer optional in construction. In a passionate presentation delivered at the Construction Leaders’ Summit, Chris Hines MBE dismantles misinformation, highlights the overwhelming public mandate for action and explains how carbon strategies can future-proof your business. Watch now to learn how the built environment can lead real change.

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Sustainability in Construction: Chris Hines MBE

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In this fiery presentation, delivered at the Construction Leaders’ Summit, Chris Hines MBE makes a compelling case for why sustainability is now core business for the built environment.
 

Hines connects the climate crisis to day-to-day project decisions, procurement gateways and client expectations with practical examples. The presentation also highlights misinformation around sustainability and demonstrates that the public mandate for change is overwhelming - the “89%”. 

Watch now to learn how the construction sector can turn that pressure into competitive advantage. 

To find out more about the current state of sustainability in the UK construction industry, download the Sustainable Futures Report 2024.