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Construction Industry Council Sustainable Construction Strategy Conference, 17 June 2008

Construction Industry Council Sustainable Construction Strategy Conference, 17 June 2008. John Newman. The Strategy Development Process. Joint industry / Government Industry secondees Public Consultation Industry Liaison Group Cross-Departmental Group of officials Endorsed by:

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Construction Industry Council Sustainable Construction Strategy Conference, 17 June 2008

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  1. Construction Industry Council Sustainable Construction Strategy Conference, 17 June 2008 John Newman

  2. The Strategy Development Process • Joint industry / Government • Industry secondees • Public Consultation • Industry Liaison Group • Cross-Departmental Group of officials • Endorsed by: • Mike Davies (SFfC) • Phil Woolas (Defra) • Caroline Flint (CLG) • Margaret Hodge (DCMS) • Ian Pearson (DIUS) • Shriti Vadera (BERR)

  3. Purpose of Strategy To drive forward a sustainable, innovative and productive industry sector

  4. The Objectives • Higher standards • An industry galvanized to drive forward sustainability agenda • Clarity to the industry of Government’s efforts relating to sustainable construction

  5. How objectives will be achieved • By specifying clear targets • By specifying in a Delivery Plan, actions needed to achieve those targets • By identifying those responsible for delivering each of those actions • And by monitoring and reporting

  6. Scope of the Strategy • Within the context of the Government’s Sustainable Development Strategy • Not Planning policy • Not Transport policy

  7. Key topics • The Ends: • Climate Change Mitigation • Climate Change Adaptation • Water • Biodiversity • Waste • Materials The Means: • Procurement • Design • Innovation • People • Better Regulation

  8. What will be different as a result? Examples include: • Less construction waste • Better skilled employees • Better sourcing of construction materials

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