SUSTAINABILITY IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

The construction sector in Gloucestershire has formed a comprehensive response to sustainability in the build environment.  Our membership has a solid understanding of the impact of rapidly changing legislation and the impact of that on our daily lives.  

 We can provide access to many exemplar projects and membership of CE Gloucestershire can ensure you have a forum to discuss your particular issues, combined with a collective ability to deliver solutions.  

 For up-to-the-minute information on all matters relating to the construction industry and sustainability, visit Constructing Excellence - Sustainability Zone

Other useful sustainability links:

Construction Skills Advisor for Gloucestershire -
Lucy Holmes - 07771 508503 Web: Web: www.cskills.org

Gloucestershire 10:10 - creating a low carbon county
www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/1010

Constructing Excellence - South West
www.buildsw.org.uk/sustainable_construction_case_studies

British Research Establishment - for all information about codes, standards and training www.bre.co.uk

Communities & Local Government - for information about Code for Sustainable Homes www.communities.gov.uk

The Carbon Trust - for information and interest-free loans for carbon reduction interventions for businesses and the public sector.
www.carbontrust.co.uk

Vision 21 - Gloucestershire's information group for Sustainablity and Climate Change www.vision21.org.uk

University of Gloucestershire - Sustainability
www.glos.ac.uk/vision/sustainability

Severn Wye Energy Agency - Advice on energy efficiency and sustainability
www.swea.co.uk

The Ecos Trust - sustainability construction advice for the South West
www.ecostrust.org.uk