Sustainability in construction – How to do your part
Learn more about how you can help make the construction industry more sustainable.
Sustainability in construction is crucial for reducing the industry's environmental impact and creating a more sustainable future. As individuals involved in construction, or even as consumers, you can do your part to promote sustainability in this sector in several ways. Here are some practical webinars to help:
The Role of Technology in Sustainability
This webinar features insights from industry professionals and the winner of the first CIOB Sustainability Award for you to learn how technology can help reduce the construction sector's carbon emissions.
BREEAM, A Sustainable Assessment Methodology for New or Refurbished Buildings
Abby Bartlett, a sustainability consultant with 13 years of experience, presents a webinar on the BREEAM assessment methodology. She covers important aspects and expert guidance needed for a formal assessment.
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St Sidwell’s site visit
St Sidwell's Point in Exeter is a cutting-edge, ultra-low carbon leisure centre that is the UK’s first Passivhaus-standard development and is expected to reduce energy expenses by 70%. It's an example of the construction industry's diverse opportunities, inspiring young people, offering apprenticeships and up-skilling.
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At CIOB, we have made sustainability a key focus in our corporate plan, and have also included ‘Sustainable Construction Development’ as one of the areas to cover as part of our Steppingstones program to support self-development progress to Chartered Membership. If you’d like to view more resources on this topic, take a look around our CIOB Academy.