Key concepts in sustainability
It has become second nature to think about how sustainable practices can be incorporated into surveying projects: clients want and expect it and surveyors must be in a position to provide it.
This core section introduces the key themes of environmental, economic and social sustainability, often referred to as the ‘triple bottom line’. It then moves on to examine the legislation/standards and other main drivers that either force or encourage businesses and people to address sustainability issues.
Rating and assessing the difference these sustainable solutions make has developed into an industry in itself. The common methods of assessment are considered, with links to elsewhere in isurv Sustainability where these are covered in more detail.
This section is maintained by James Tinkler of Chancerygate.
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