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

2. SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION STRATEGY CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY COUNCIL, JUNE 2008

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4. SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION STRATEGY CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY COUNCIL, JUNE 2008 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. SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION STRATEGY CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY COUNCIL, JUNE 2008 Purpose of Strategy To drive forward a sustainable, innovative and productive industry sector

6. SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION STRATEGY CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY COUNCIL, JUNE 2008 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. SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION STRATEGY CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY COUNCIL, JUNE 2008 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. SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION STRATEGY CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY COUNCIL, JUNE 2008 Scope of the Strategy  Within the context of the Government’s Sustainable Development Strategy  Not Planning policy  Not Transport policy

9. SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION STRATEGY CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY COUNCIL, JUNE 2008 Key topics The Means: Procurement Design Innovation People Better Regulation The Ends: Climate Change Mitigation Climate Change Adaptation Water Biodiversity Waste Materials

10. SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION STRATEGY CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY COUNCIL, JUNE 2008 What will be different as a result? Examples include: Less construction waste Better skilled employees Better sourcing of construction materials