Sustainability

Sustainability lies at the heart of design and construction.  A sustainable approach will bring full and lasting environmental, social and economic benefits.

The SFfC Sustainable Construction Task Group meets under the chairmanship of Robert Pearce.  An extensive action plan is being developed by the following sub groups:

• Carbon
• Water
• Responsible Sourcing
• Waste
• Biodiversity

2012 targets

By 2012, a 50% reduction of construction, demolition and excavation waste to landfill compared to 2005

By 2012, a 15% reduction in carbon emissions from construction processes and associated transport compared to 2008 levels.

25% of products used in construction projects to be from schemes recognised for responsible sourcing.

Water usage in the manufacturing and construction phase reduced by 20% compared to 2008 usage

All construction projects over £1m to have biodiversity surveys carried out and necessary actions instigated