Not A Problem, A Solution

摘要

Like collaborative working, being sustainable was a child of the boom years. But just because output is predicted to fall 12% between 2008 and 2010 (see page 10), construction companies can't forget the green agenda. As Paul King says, tackling it is still one of the biggest challenges we face (page 37). Hence our Detox issue.rnThe legislative machine is still rolling; for example, there will be a consultation on next year's reform of Part L, another step in the march to zero-carbon buildings by 2019. The carbon reduction targets are incredibly ambitious and there is a long, long way to go. A nice story published this week illustrates our hidden energy use: a Harvard research scientist reckons two Google searches produces as much carbon dioxide as boiling a kettle (add up those across your company, if you dare).rnThe government is still finding its way. For example, level six of the Code for Sustainable Homes could be redundant, as recent consultations open up the possibility that renewable energy can be generated off site, which is what the companies have being calling for.