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The green perspective a UK construction industry report on sustainability, survey 2007 [electronic resource]

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Publication details: Ascot CIOB 2007Subject(s): LOC classification:
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Online resources: Summary: This survey of 847 construction professionals provides insight into the industry's attitude towards climate change and the role of sustainable construction. Reveals that industry awareness of environmental issues and their impact has increased significantly, with 98% of respondents believing that construction has a part to play in climate change. Other key findings include: 94.6% of respondents felt that green building was the future for construction; 86% thought there is financial advantage to constructing energy efficient buildings; 73% had witnessed greater demand for energy efficient buildings over the last five years; and 66.6% felt that the current building regulations were lacking.
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This survey of 847 construction professionals provides insight into the industry's attitude towards climate change and the role of sustainable construction. Reveals that industry awareness of environmental issues and their impact has increased significantly, with 98% of respondents believing that construction has a part to play in climate change. Other key findings include: 94.6% of respondents felt that green building was the future for construction; 86% thought there is financial advantage to constructing energy efficient buildings; 73% had witnessed greater demand for energy efficient buildings over the last five years; and 66.6% felt that the current building regulations were lacking.