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The guide, ‘Constructing the case for building sustainability: helping you to help your customer’ is available to download free of charge at www.envirowise.gov.uk/EN961. It will help contractors to better anticipate client demands and specifications by breaking down the key areas where sustainable practices can be implemented.
The guide provides advice on:
The financial benefits of sustainable construction can also add up substantially for both contractor and client. For example, a running 25 mm hose can waste water worth around £1/hour and reducing energy use in a building by 20% could add the same amount to a client’s profits as a 5% increase in sales.
Elin Crebbin, Envirowise Regional Manager for Yorkshire and Humber, explained:
“Sustainable practices are already high on the business agenda and clients are increasingly expecting a level of expertise from their contractors which includes the ability to offer guidance on materials and practices.
“This guide offers food for thought for the region’s 22,000-plus construction businesses, whether their primary business is refurbishment to existing building stock or new builds. Being in a position to offer advice to clients on this topic will help construction businesses to stand out from the crowd and begin to establish a track record for sustainable construction.”
To download the new guide free of charge, visit www.envirowise.gov.uk/EN961. For further advice on achieving cost savings through resource efficiency visit the website or call the Envirowise Advice Line on 0800 585794.
