NBS Sustainability Webinars Work Towards a Better and More Sustainable Industry

For over 50 years, NBS has helped architects produce their specifications and connect them with manufacturers. It aims to help the industry build safer, more sustainable buildings that make a positive impact on the future of the built environment and make it easy to do so. NBS is part of Hubexo, a global company which provides cutting-edge data, insights, and software solutions to the construction industry.

NBS has a host of sustainability webinars that provide key information on how to approach, navigate and deliver sustainable design. To see the latest sustainability webinars, visit the following link: https://www.thenbs.com/knowledge/sustainability

Over the past year, one of NBS’ highlights has been the publication of the Sustainable Futures Report 2024. This comprehensive report, created by NBS in association with the Sustainable Energy Association, Glenigan, and RIBA, was designed to offer a thorough assessment of sustainability within the UK construction industry. Hundreds of participants were surveyed to form the results.

The Sustainable Futures Report includes several focuses: Sustainable Outcomes and Net Zero, Barriers to Achieving Sustainability, Role of Specification and Project Information, Policy and the Future for Sustainability.

Key findings include:

• 70% of construction projects now incorporate sustainability targets.
• 43% of industry professionals report successfully achieving sustainability goals, up from a third in 2022.
• A 13% increase in net-zero projects compared to the previous year’s report.
• 64% of professionals have worked on a net-zero project in the past year, a significant rise from 49% in 2022.
• 16% growth in the number of organisations measuring their carbon footprint, with 70% now tracking emissions.
• 14% rise in firms setting carbon reduction goals, with 76% now doing so, compared to 62% previously.
• 53% of companies have adopted carbon offsetting strategies, up from 38% in 2021.

Dr. Lee Jones, Head of Sustainability at Hubexo, said: “These are welcome figures and show that, whilst much more must be done, the sector is progressively aiming for a sustainable future.

“Going forward, I would like to see legislation around net zero building practices going further, covering embodied carbon as well as operational efficiency. For the industry to truly achieve sustainable outcomes, it needs the government to take a stronger lead, supporting with policy and incentives.”

For more information, download the Sustainable Futures Report 2024: https://manufacturers.thenbs.com/events/sustainable-futures-report-2024

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