In this Industry Insights webinar Pamela Bell, Building Institute Aotearoa CEO, speaks with Kristy Jones, Sustainability Manager at Cook Brothers, and Nick Gifford, National Strategic Sales Manager at Allied Concrete.

Key points from the webinar include: 

• Industry appetite for sustainability: There is a growing drive in the construction sector to adopt sustainable practices driven by motivators such as regulatory pressure, client demand, and the increasing awareness of environmental impact.
• Challenges in embedding sustainability: Some of the major hurdles include cost implications, lack of standardised metrics, and resistance to change.
• Innovation’s role in the transition: New technologies and innovative approaches, including advancements in materials, construction techniques, and digital tools, are critical for the industry’s shift towards sustainability.
• Beyond carbon & waste: When considering the social and governance factors – it’s important to have a holistic approach that balances environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) elements.
• Avoiding greenwashing by using verified data: Transparency and credibility are important to build trust and accountability in the industry. There needs to be a focus on using verified data to measure and prove the real impact of sustainability initiatives.
• The future of construction: Predictions for the next decade include a greater integration of sustainable practices, increased regulatory frameworks, and a stronger emphasis on lifecycle impacts.

Watch the full webinar below.