The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) and the officials in The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) worked closely to forge a much better link between government and industry.

It becomes very useful to have collaborative working spaces where people come together with their ideas and insights.Such collaboration leads to exciting possibilities.

People work together as equals.It’s no longer a client instructing a supplier.Everyone brings their own unique expertise.

However, this process requires bravery.There may be times when the answer to a problem is not known.

It’s important to acknowledge that, and to trust that working together will lead to the best solution..

There are other benefits as well.It results in fewer modifications, and less manufacturing and construction.

This uses fewer materials, less energy and minimises environmental impacts.The value of the item is retained with the potential to reuse it again in the future.

This enables circular principles to continue in the future.. Design for optimisation.Sustainable construction increases the lifespan of buildings through flexible and adaptable design.