Think about the construction career that you are working towards. Write down some ways in which YOU could work more sustainably. Remember these as you complete your studies, and when you enter the world of work.
One way to describe sustainability is to think about ‘one planet living’.
The government would like all schools to be sustainable by 2020. To help schools work towards this, they have created a National Framework.
Wates is at the forefront of creating a sustainable construction industry. The Wates Report ‘Failing communities: Breaking the cycle’ explains the Group’s approach.
Indicators and benchmarks help the construction industry to become more sustainable:
Indicators are ways in which we can measure a building’s performance.
Benchmarks are performance standards. They allow us to compare different buildings.
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