Improve procurement to achieve net zero, university researchers tell industry

By Daniel Gayne2022-04-01T06:30:00

Protest sign saying we should slash emissions to net zero

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King’s College report warns commitments face being shelved because of cost reasons

Net zero carbon goals in construction cannot be achieved without a more integrated approach to procurement, a new report has said.

Researchers from King’s College London’s Centre of Construction Law made nine recommendations to improve procurement practices. Their recommendations included clearer procedures for implementing contractors’ net zero proposals, earlier appointment of contractors and supply chain members, and the creation of multi-party framework alliances which could share learning while protecting property rights.

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