Sustainable Development Committee

Mission:

To add value for all stakeholders in the built environment
through the provision of information, advice and encouragement on Sustainable Development

The Construction Industry Council (CIC) recognises that the protection of the environment and the pursuit of sustainable development are amongst the greatest challenges facing humanity. CIC and its members have an individual and collective responsibility to advise clients on strategies that are consistent with their immediate needs, and with the longer-term benefits of a sustainable approach. We recognise the importance of continuous improvement through the judicious management of our own businesses, and the associated impacts of our activities.

Objectives and Actions

The Committee will work with Government, the Industry and its Clients, CIC Members, and the Research Community. The Committee will:

• Promote the value of sustainable development in the UK construction industry to meet economic, social, safety and environmental challenges
• Provide leadership for construction professionals on sustainable development
• Provide a forum for debate and use its influence to facilitate change
• Provide advice for Government on National and European policy formation
• Influence the development of an industry wide strategy on sustainable development
• Act as a link to key organisations
• Encourage research and promote adequate levels of support
• Encourage improved awareness of sustainability in the education of all construction professionals and their clients
• Raise awareness of funding opportunities
• Promote best practice initiatives
• Encourage collaborative projects
• Encourage the promotion and application of research results

Committee Structure

When the committee meets it will draw on the work of established groups within its membership who will champion the following:

• Transport, Planning and Infrastructure
• Contaminated Land
• Resources, Waste and Recycling
• Energy and the Built Environment
• Sustainable Construction

Revised terms of reference

(for CIC Rules and Bylaws)

• Advise the Council through the Executive Board on issues relating to sustainable development.
• Link and co-ordinate the sustainable development activities of CIC members and other associated bodies of the construction industry.
• Identify and promote issues of sustainable development in the construction industry, to benefit society, and facilitate their implementation, funding, dissemination and exploitation, including strategic and international issues.