The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has welcomed the publication of the 'Strategy for Sustainable Construction', and commends the Government for working with industry to create a long-term vision for a more sustainable built environment.

Steven Wielebski a CIOB Ambassador said: "The strategy has addressed many of our concerns but still fails to acknowledge the potential of decarbonising the industry's energy supply at source.

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"Fifty per cent of the UK's CO2 emissions comes from energy produced from non-renewable sources and is consumed in building services. We would argue that addressing this problem at source should be a major priority for the UK Government and for the Strategy.

"The challenge now will be to clarify the UK construction industry's role in delivering the sustainability objectives within a national and international context. The newly launched Construction Commitments initiative will go someway to achieving this in encouraging the industry to exceed current best practice."

The CIOB has pledged its commitment to the Construction Commitments, and looks forward to continuing to play its part in helping the government achieve the objectives set out in the Strategy for Sustainable Construction.

(CD/JM)