Get Sust! Issue 28

Construction yearns for 'green' R&D

A survey by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has found that ‘green issues’ are now firmly on the agenda for the construction industry.

Their survey, which focussed on innovation in the construction industry, found almost half of the 459 managers and directors questioned would develop ‘green’ technology and techniques, ranging from carbon neutral construction materials, energy-efficient heating systems through to renewable energy systems, solar powered equipment and better waste management products.

Almost all respondents said that research and development is important or very important to the construction industry, with 60 percent of respondents saying that ‘green’ issues currently require the most R&D.

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A full copy of the report is available on the CIOB website at www.ciob.org.uk/resources/research.