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Progress Report from the SCTG

This report, by the Sustanable Construction Task Group, reviews three years of encouraging more sustainable construction

Sustainable Construction Brief (June 2003) pdf format

This short document highlights current issues and key background information on achieving more sustainable construction.

EU legislation study report  (January 2003) pdf format

DTI commissioned this study of forthcoming EU legislation. Industry consultation revealed that a key concern was awareness of EU directives effect on applying sustainable development principles within construction. 

Reputation, Risk & Reward - the business case for more sustainable construction (January 2002)

This research report demonstrates the business case for more sustainable construction. It was commissioned by the Sustainable Construction Task Group.

Building a Better Quality of Life: report on progress 2001 (October 2001) word format

This report reviews industry and government action following the release of Building a better quality of life. A stakeholder review and next phase workshop (March 2002) highlighted key points: the need for more information on forthcoming EU directives effecting sustainability and the need to promote the business case for more sustainable construction.

Building a Better Quality of Life – a strategy for more sustainable construction (April 2000) html  format

This is the main sustainable construction policy document, released following extensive consultation with industry. It recommends key action themes to kick-start adoption of more sustainable practices within the construction industry.  

Better Buildings Summit - Issues Paper   (October 2003)  pdf format  

This paper provides some context for current thinking on 'Better Buildings' including some best practice, looks at barriers to progress and poses questions to stimulate deliberation and debate in the workshops and beyond.


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