Construction Overview

The construction industry is cyclical, investment-led and consumes resources on a massive scale to create infrastructure. It is therefore vital that resource efficiency be actively managed and measured to reduce depletion of resources. A company can gain competitive advantage once the importance of resource scarcity and management is established. A company's ability to handle and avoid antitrust and bribery cases will lead to a company being a preferred contractor in future activities. It enables cost savings and enables the efficient management of resources. Sustainability Issues by Sustainability focus areas There is difficulty in establishing proper controls over energy usage, responsible use and management of resources and organisational health and safety (OHS) issues have always been key areas of concern. Water scarcity and energy consumption are key in establishing the resource-conscious status of construction services providers. Proper codes of conduct that are established and implemented in a company are key in preventing a company in getting involved in anti-trust and bribery cases, issues that may be prevalent in this sector.

1. Community
Non-financial project evaluation Community infrastructure, e.g. green spaces, local amenities Inclusivity Social inequity Abuse of natives Community health & safety Destroying local capability via access to better products / processes Social inclusion Support education Stakeholder engagement

2. environment
Resource conservation & efficiency Recycling Sustainable building materials Biodiversity Environmentally friendly materials Waste management Low carbon strategy Fleet management Depletion Environmental damage Use of energy Pollutions / Spills

 Emissions Use of energy Use of water Use of raw materials Use of packaging Waste management 'Green' marketing Sustainable packaging Energy & efficiency Climate change strategy 3 R's (Reduce, reuse, recycle) Environmental management / policy Operational eco-efficiency

3. market place
Corruption Child labour Human rights Standards for suppliers Facilitation payments Truthful selling Ethical marketing 'No logo' attack Consumer awareness Fairtrade Standards for suppliers No corruption Obey the law Avoid politics Customer relationship management Brand management Innovation management Avoid facilitation payments Responsible government lobbying Corporate Governance

4.work place
Illegal workers Discrimination Union rights Health & safety Working hours Standards for suppliers Diversity & inclusion Meritocracy Respect union rights Good health & safety Good working hours Pay for performance Health & awareness programmes Talent attraction, retention & development Corporate Governance