Current regulations 'do not go far enough on environment'

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has announced the results of a survey examining attitudes towards environmentally friendly building projects, with the vast majority of the industry found to be in favour of green changes.

However, while 94 per cent of construction professionals said that they believe that eco-friendly developments were the future of the industry, two thirds acknowledged that not enough was being done to further energy efficiency.

More than nine in ten respondents believed that the industry's practices will play a crucial role in helping combat climate change, with 86 per cent asserted that green building initiatives provided financial benefits.

"From the survey we can see that there is clear concern about climate change and a desire to enforce sustainable construction but there is a lack of understanding about what is being done and what can be done to tackle these issues," commented CIOB deputy chief executive Michael Brown.

"From these results we can see that there is no debate to be had within the construction industry in regards to the direction that needs to be taken, but reaching these people with everyday solutions and practical changes seems to be where the 'green revolution' is falling short," Mr Brown added.

Home information packs (Hips) and energy performance certificates, rolled out on August 1st for homes with four or more bedrooms, have been hailed by the government as a major step forward in improving energy efficient practices.


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