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Construction Industry Council Sustainable Construction Strategy Conference, 17 June 2008

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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

    4. 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)

    5. Purpose of Strategy To drive forward a sustainable, innovative and productive industry sector Climate Change will impact civil engineering at various levels - Will make just a few comments on each of these because of the time limits Climate Change will impact civil engineering at various levels - Will make just a few comments on each of these because of the time limits

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

    7. 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

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

    9. Key topics The Means: Procurement Design Innovation People Better Regulation

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

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