Green Construction Board - Revision history

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	* Building, [http://www.building.co.uk/government-unveils-refreshed-green-construction-board/5068677.article Government unveils refreshed Green Construction Board]. May 2014.		* Building, [http://www.building.co.uk/government-unveils-refreshed-green-construction-board/5068677.article Government unveils refreshed Green Construction Board]. May 2014.

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	* Promoting UK achievements and providing a public voice on its wider value to the economy, society and the environment.		* Promoting UK achievements and providing a public voice on its wider value to the economy, society and the environment.

−	As part of this process, the Board has developed the ~~[http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/index.php/resources/routemap~~ Low Carbon Routemap] which provides ‘…a visual tool that enables stakeholders to understand the policies, actions and key decision points required to achieve an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in the built environment vs 1990 levels by 2050.’	+	As part of this process, the Board has developed the Low Carbon Routemap which provides ‘…a visual tool that enables stakeholders to understand the policies, actions and key decision points required to achieve an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in the built environment vs 1990 levels by 2050.’

	In February 2014, the Green Construction Board announced that it would continue its work for a further 2 years. Ref Gov.uk [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/green-construction-board-to-continue-its-role-in-reducing-carbon-emissions Green Construction Board to continue its role in reducing carbon emissions].		In February 2014, the Green Construction Board announced that it would continue its work for a further 2 years. Ref Gov.uk [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/green-construction-board-to-continue-its-role-in-reducing-carbon-emissions Green Construction Board to continue its role in reducing carbon emissions].
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	It also found a slight increase in ‘capital carbon’, suggesting “The data provides no evidence of a trend driven by efficiencies or process improvements in design, manufacturing or the supply chain."		It also found a slight increase in ‘capital carbon’, suggesting “The data provides no evidence of a trend driven by efficiencies or process improvements in design, manufacturing or the supply chain."

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+

	* Climate change Act.		* Climate change Act.
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	* Zero carbon non-domestic buildings.		* Zero carbon non-domestic buildings.

−	=== External references ===	+	= External references =

	* [http://www.greenconstructionboard.org Green Construction Board].		* [http://www.greenconstructionboard.org Green Construction Board].
−	* ~~[http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/index.php/resources/routemap~~ Low Carbon Routemap].	+	* Low Carbon Routemap.
	* [http://stats.bis.gov.uk/assets/biscore/business-sectors/docs/l/10-671-low-carbon-construction-igt-emerging-findings.pdf Emerging Findings].		* [http://stats.bis.gov.uk/assets/biscore/business-sectors/docs/l/10-671-low-carbon-construction-igt-emerging-findings.pdf Emerging Findings].
	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/31773/10-1266-low-carbon-construction-IGT-final-report.pdf Low Carbon Construction].		* [https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/31773/10-1266-low-carbon-construction-IGT-final-report.pdf Low Carbon Construction].
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	* Building, [http://www.building.co.uk/government-unveils-refreshed-green-construction-board/5068677.article Government unveils refreshed Green Construction Board]. May 2014.		* Building, [http://www.building.co.uk/government-unveils-refreshed-green-construction-board/5068677.article Government unveils refreshed Green Construction Board]. May 2014.

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	Its original terms of reference stated that; ‘The Green Construction Board is a consultative forum for Government and the UK design, construction and property industry in order to ensure a sustained high level conversation and to develop and implement a long term strategic framework for the promotion of innovation and sustainable growth. The Board owns, and will monitor implementation and build on, the joint Government / industry Action Plan contained in the Government’s response to the Low Carbon Construction Innovation and Growth Team report (the Action Plan).’		Its original terms of reference stated that; ‘The Green Construction Board is a consultative forum for Government and the UK design, construction and property industry in order to ensure a sustained high level conversation and to develop and implement a long term strategic framework for the promotion of innovation and sustainable growth. The Board owns, and will monitor implementation and build on, the joint Government / industry Action Plan contained in the Government’s response to the Low Carbon Construction Innovation and Growth Team report (the Action Plan).’

−	~~The Green Construction Board is chaired jointly by the Skills Minister (Nick Boles) and by a senior industry figure (Mike Putnam, CEO of Skanska UK).~~ Members of the Board are senior industry and government representatives and others with expertise in appropriate fields. They are invited to join on a voluntary basis by the joint chairs.	+	Members of the Board are senior industry and government representatives and others with expertise in appropriate fields. They are invited to join on a voluntary basis by the joint chairs.

	The Green Construction Board describes its purpose as:		The Green Construction Board describes its purpose as:

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	Nick Boles said “The new Green Construction Board members bring together some of the best expertise in industry. The refreshed Board will build on the work of the new Construction Leadership Council, delivering its sustainability agenda to help the UK achieve a more low carbon built environment.”		Nick Boles said “The new Green Construction Board members bring together some of the best expertise in industry. The refreshed Board will build on the work of the new Construction Leadership Council, delivering its sustainability agenda to help the UK achieve a more low carbon built environment.”

−	On 15 December 2015, the Green Construction Board published, [http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/otherdocs/2015%20Built%20environment%20low%20carbon%20routemap%20progress%20report%202015-12-15.pdf Low Carbon Routemap for the Built Environment, 2015 Routemap Progress \| Technical Report]. This updated the Low Carbon Routemap for the Built Environment prepared in 2013 aimed at delivering an 80% cut in UK built ~~enviornment~~ carbon emissions by 2050 compared to 1990 levels.	+	On 15 December 2015, the Green Construction Board published, [http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/otherdocs/2015%20Built%20environment%20low%20carbon%20routemap%20progress%20report%202015-12-15.pdf Low Carbon Routemap for the Built Environment, 2015 Routemap Progress \| Technical Report]. This updated the Low Carbon Routemap for the Built Environment prepared in 2013 aimed at delivering an 80% cut in UK built environment carbon emissions by 2050 compared to 1990 levels.

	It found that annual emissions in the UK had actually increased since 2009, primarily due to an increase in gas consumption from heating. The report states “There has been a growing divergence occurring over just a few years (2009 through 2013). Given the steepness of the trajectory required to meet the ambition for built environment carbon reductions (and statutory targets for the UK as a whole), a significant transformation from the ongoing ‘status quo’ trajectory is needed.”		It found that annual emissions in the UK had actually increased since 2009, primarily due to an increase in gas consumption from heating. The report states “There has been a growing divergence occurring over just a few years (2009 through 2013). Given the steepness of the trajectory required to meet the ambition for built environment carbon reductions (and statutory targets for the UK as a whole), a significant transformation from the ongoing ‘status quo’ trajectory is needed.”

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		+	An innovation and growth team (IGT) was established within the Department for Business Innovation & Skills (BIS) in 2009 to answer the question; ‘is the construction industry fit for purpose for the transition to a low carbon economy?’ The review steering group was chaired by Paul Morrell, the then Chief Construction Adviser.

−	An innovation and growth team (IGT) was established within the Department for Business Innovation & Skills (BIS) in 2009 to answer the question; ‘is the construction industry fit for purpose for the transition to a low carbon economy?’ The review steering group was chaired by Paul Morrell, the then Chief Construction Adviser.	+	[http://stats.bis.gov.uk/assets/biscore/business-sectors/docs/l/10-671-low-carbon-construction-igt-emerging-findings.pdf Emerging Findings] were published in March 2010, and the final report Low Carbon Construction IGT was published in November 2010. A government response to the report [http://www.bis.gov.uk/assets/biscore/business-sectors/docs/l/11-976-low-carbon-construction-action-plan.pdf Government response to the Low Carbon Construction Innovation & Growth Team Report] was published in June 2011. The action plan contained in this response proposed the creation of a joint government and industry board to take forward the programme, and as a result, the [http://www.greenconstructionboard.org Green Construction Board] (GCB) was established in 2012.
−		+
−	[http://stats.bis.gov.uk/assets/biscore/business-sectors/docs/l/10-671-low-carbon-construction-igt-emerging-findings.pdf Emerging Findings] were published in March 2010, and the final report Low Carbon Construction IGT was published in November 2010. A government response to the report [http://www.bis.gov.uk/assets/biscore/business-sectors/docs/l/11-976-low-carbon-construction-action-plan.pdf Government response to the Low Carbon Construction Innovation & Growth Team Report] was published in June 2011. The action plan contained in this response proposed the creation of a joint government and industry board to take forward the programme, and as a result, the [http://www.greenconstructionboard.org Green Construction Board] (GCB) was established in 2012.	+

	The GCB is the sustainability workstream of the Construction Leadership Council ( an industry / government council established in 2013 to oversee implementation of Construction 2025: industrial strategy for construction) and its role is to: '...provide leadership and action to enable the whole value chain (clients, contractors, product manufacturers, suppliers and others) to become more environmentally sustainable, more productive and better placed to exploit the growing global market.'		The GCB is the sustainability workstream of the Construction Leadership Council ( an industry / government council established in 2013 to oversee implementation of Construction 2025: industrial strategy for construction) and its role is to: '...provide leadership and action to enable the whole value chain (clients, contractors, product manufacturers, suppliers and others) to become more environmentally sustainable, more productive and better placed to exploit the growing global market.'
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	The Green Construction Board describes its purpose as:		The Green Construction Board describes its purpose as:
−	*Providing co-ordinated leadership across government and industry on the issues contained in the action plan.	+
−	*Monitoring the delivery of, and developing the action plan.	+	* Providing co-ordinated leadership across government and industry on the issues contained in the action plan.
−	*Considering and advising on potential policy implications.	+	* Monitoring the delivery of, and developing the action plan.
−	*Acting as a sounding board for government departments.	+	* Considering and advising on potential policy implications.
−	*Advising on the implementation of policies and identifying sector specific implications and consequences.	+	* Acting as a sounding board for government departments.
−	*Directing attention of the industry and government to the need for new knowledge or research.	+	* Advising on the implementation of policies and identifying sector specific implications and consequences.
−	*Promoting UK achievements and providing a public voice on its wider value to the economy, society and the environment.	+	* Directing attention of the industry and government to the need for new knowledge or research.
		+	* Promoting UK achievements and providing a public voice on its wider value to the economy, society and the environment.

	As part of this process, the Board has developed the [http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/index.php/resources/routemap Low Carbon Routemap] which provides ‘…a visual tool that enables stakeholders to understand the policies, actions and key decision points required to achieve an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in the built environment vs 1990 levels by 2050.’		As part of this process, the Board has developed the [http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/index.php/resources/routemap Low Carbon Routemap] which provides ‘…a visual tool that enables stakeholders to understand the policies, actions and key decision points required to achieve an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in the built environment vs 1990 levels by 2050.’
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	On 4 November 2015, a 'refreshed' GCB met for the first time to discuss how it would deliver on its two main priorities:		On 4 November 2015, a 'refreshed' GCB met for the first time to discuss how it would deliver on its two main priorities:
−	#Championing, leading and supporting action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from infrastructure, domestic (housing) and non-domestic built environment sectors, in line with the pathway outlined in the Low Carbon Routemap (reductions of greenhouse gases by 50% by 2025 and 80% by 2050) and report on progress.
−	~~#Supporting the construction sector to move towards a circular economy business model to improve resource efficiency and productivity.~~

−	Nick Boles said “The new Green Construction Board members bring together some of the best expertise in industry. The refreshed Board will build on the work of the new Construction Leadership Council, delivering its sustainability agenda to help the UK achieve a more low carbon built environment.”~~<br~~/>	+	# Championing, leading and supporting action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from infrastructure, domestic (housing) and non-domestic built environment sectors, in line with the pathway outlined in the Low Carbon Routemap (reductions of greenhouse gases by 50% by 2025 and 80% by 2050) and report on progress.
		+	# Supporting the construction sector to move towards a circular economy business model to improve resource efficiency and productivity.
		+
		+	Nick Boles said “The new Green Construction Board members bring together some of the best expertise in industry. The refreshed Board will build on the work of the new Construction Leadership Council, delivering its sustainability agenda to help the UK achieve a more low carbon built environment.”
		+
		+	On 15 December 2015, the Green Construction Board published, [http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/otherdocs/2015%20Built%20environment%20low%20carbon%20routemap%20progress%20report%202015-12-15.pdf Low Carbon Routemap for the Built Environment, 2015 Routemap Progress \| Technical Report]. This updated the Low Carbon Routemap for the Built Environment prepared in 2013 aimed at delivering an 80% cut in UK built enviornment carbon emissions by 2050 compared to 1990 levels.
		+
		+	It found that annual emissions in the UK had actually increased since 2009, primarily due to an increase in gas consumption from heating. The report states “There has been a growing divergence occurring over just a few years (2009 through 2013). Given the steepness of the trajectory required to meet the ambition for built environment carbon reductions (and statutory targets for the UK as a whole), a significant transformation from the ongoing ‘status quo’ trajectory is needed.”
		+
		+	It also found a slight increase in ‘capital carbon’, suggesting “The data provides no evidence of a trend driven by efficiencies or process improvements in design, manufacturing or the supply chain."

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
−	*Climate change Act.	+
−	*Construction 2025.	+	* Climate change Act.
−	*Construction Leadership Council.	+	* Construction 2025.
−	*Earth overshoot day.	+	* Construction Leadership Council.
−	*Energy Act.	+	* Earth overshoot day.
−	*Energy Performance Certificates.	+	* Energy Act.
−	*Energy Related Products Regulations.	+	* Energy Performance Certificates.
−	*Energy targets.	+	* Energy Related Products Regulations.
−	*Government Construction Strategy.	+	* Energy targets.
−	*Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.	+	* Government Construction Strategy.
−	*Low carbon construction IGT	+	* Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
−	*Mean lean green.	+	* Low carbon construction IGT
−	*Sustainability.	+	* Mean lean green.
−	*Sustainable materials.	+	* Sustainability.
−	*UK Green Building Council.	+	* Sustainable materials.
−	*Zero carbon homes.	+	* UK Green Building Council.
−	*Zero carbon non-domestic buildings.	+	* Zero carbon homes.
		+	* Zero carbon non-domestic buildings.

	=== External references ===		=== External references ===
−	*[http://www.greenconstructionboard.org Green Construction Board].
−	*[http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/index.php/resources/routemap Low Carbon Routemap].
−	*[http://stats.bis.gov.uk/assets/biscore/business-sectors/docs/l/10-671-low-carbon-construction-igt-emerging-findings.pdf Emerging Findings].
−	*[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/31773/10-1266-low-carbon-construction-IGT-final-report.pdf Low Carbon Construction].
−	*[http://www.bis.gov.uk/assets/biscore/business-sectors/docs/l/11-976-low-carbon-construction-action-plan.pdf Government response to the Low Carbon Construction Innovation & Growth Team Report].
−	*Gov.uk [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/green-construction-board-to-continue-its-role-in-reducing-carbon-emissions Green Construction Board to continue its role in reducing carbon emissions].
−	*Building, [http://www.building.co.uk/government-unveils-refreshed-green-construction-board/5068677.article Government unveils refreshed Green Construction Board]. May 2014.

−	[[Category:Organisations]]	+	* [http://www.greenconstructionboard.org Green Construction Board].
−	[[Category:Sustainability]]	+	* [http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/index.php/resources/routemap Low Carbon Routemap].
		+	* [http://stats.bis.gov.uk/assets/biscore/business-sectors/docs/l/10-671-low-carbon-construction-igt-emerging-findings.pdf Emerging Findings].
		+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/31773/10-1266-low-carbon-construction-IGT-final-report.pdf Low Carbon Construction].
		+	* [http://www.bis.gov.uk/assets/biscore/business-sectors/docs/l/11-976-low-carbon-construction-action-plan.pdf Government response to the Low Carbon Construction Innovation & Growth Team Report].
		+	* Gov.uk [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/green-construction-board-to-continue-its-role-in-reducing-carbon-emissions Green Construction Board to continue its role in reducing carbon emissions].
		+	* Building, [http://www.building.co.uk/government-unveils-refreshed-green-construction-board/5068677.article Government unveils refreshed Green Construction Board]. May 2014.
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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
	*Climate change Act.		*Climate change Act.
		+	*Construction 2025.
		+	*Construction Leadership Council.
	*Earth overshoot day.		*Earth overshoot day.
	*Energy Act.		*Energy Act.

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	[http://stats.bis.gov.uk/assets/biscore/business-sectors/docs/l/10-671-low-carbon-construction-igt-emerging-findings.pdf Emerging Findings] were published in March 2010, and the final report Low Carbon Construction IGT was published in November 2010. A government response to the report [http://www.bis.gov.uk/assets/biscore/business-sectors/docs/l/11-976-low-carbon-construction-action-plan.pdf Government response to the Low Carbon Construction Innovation & Growth Team Report] was published in June 2011. The action plan contained in this response proposed the creation of a joint government and industry board to take forward the programme, and as a result, the [http://www.greenconstructionboard.org Green Construction Board] (GCB) was established in 2012.		[http://stats.bis.gov.uk/assets/biscore/business-sectors/docs/l/10-671-low-carbon-construction-igt-emerging-findings.pdf Emerging Findings] were published in March 2010, and the final report Low Carbon Construction IGT was published in November 2010. A government response to the report [http://www.bis.gov.uk/assets/biscore/business-sectors/docs/l/11-976-low-carbon-construction-action-plan.pdf Government response to the Low Carbon Construction Innovation & Growth Team Report] was published in June 2011. The action plan contained in this response proposed the creation of a joint government and industry board to take forward the programme, and as a result, the [http://www.greenconstructionboard.org Green Construction Board] (GCB) was established in 2012.

−	The GCB is the sustainability workstream of the Construction Leadership Council ( an industry / government council established in 2013 to oversee implementation of Construction 2025: industrial strategy for construction) and its role is to: '...	+	The GCB is the sustainability workstream of the Construction Leadership Council ( an industry / government council established in 2013 to oversee implementation of Construction 2025: industrial strategy for construction) and its role is to: '...provide leadership and action to enable the whole value chain (clients, contractors, product manufacturers, suppliers and others) to become more environmentally sustainable, more productive and better placed to exploit the growing global market.'
−		+
−	provide leadership and action to enable the whole value chain (clients, contractors, product manufacturers, suppliers and others) to become more environmentally sustainable, more productive and better placed to exploit the growing global market.'	+

	Its original terms of reference stated that; ‘The Green Construction Board is a consultative forum for Government and the UK design, construction and property industry in order to ensure a sustained high level conversation and to develop and implement a long term strategic framework for the promotion of innovation and sustainable growth. The Board owns, and will monitor implementation and build on, the joint Government / industry Action Plan contained in the Government’s response to the Low Carbon Construction Innovation and Growth Team report (the Action Plan).’		Its original terms of reference stated that; ‘The Green Construction Board is a consultative forum for Government and the UK design, construction and property industry in order to ensure a sustained high level conversation and to develop and implement a long term strategic framework for the promotion of innovation and sustainable growth. The Board owns, and will monitor implementation and build on, the joint Government / industry Action Plan contained in the Government’s response to the Low Carbon Construction Innovation and Growth Team report (the Action Plan).’
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	As part of this process, the Board has developed the [http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/index.php/resources/routemap Low Carbon Routemap] which provides ‘…a visual tool that enables stakeholders to understand the policies, actions and key decision points required to achieve an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in the built environment vs 1990 levels by 2050.’		As part of this process, the Board has developed the [http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/index.php/resources/routemap Low Carbon Routemap] which provides ‘…a visual tool that enables stakeholders to understand the policies, actions and key decision points required to achieve an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in the built environment vs 1990 levels by 2050.’

−	NB In February 2014, the Green Construction Board announced that it would continue its work for a further 2 years. Ref Gov.uk [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/green-construction-board-to-continue-its-role-in-reducing-carbon-emissions Green Construction Board to continue its role in reducing carbon emissions].	+	In February 2014, the Green Construction Board announced that it would continue its work for a further 2 years. Ref Gov.uk [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/green-construction-board-to-continue-its-role-in-reducing-carbon-emissions Green Construction Board to continue its role in reducing carbon emissions].

	On 4 November 2015, a 'refreshed' GCB met for the first time to discuss how it would deliver on its two main priorities:		On 4 November 2015, a 'refreshed' GCB met for the first time to discuss how it would deliver on its two main priorities:
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	#Supporting the construction sector to move towards a circular economy business model to improve resource efficiency and productivity.		#Supporting the construction sector to move towards a circular economy business model to improve resource efficiency and productivity.

−	Nick Boles said “The new Green Construction Board members bring together some of the best expertise in industry. The refreshed Board will build on the work of the new Construction Leadership Council, delivering its sustainability agenda to help the UK achieve a more low carbon built environment.” <br/>	+	Nick Boles said “The new Green Construction Board members bring together some of the best expertise in industry. The refreshed Board will build on the work of the new Construction Leadership Council, delivering its sustainability agenda to help the UK achieve a more low carbon built environment.”<br/>

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

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	[http://stats.bis.gov.uk/assets/biscore/business-sectors/docs/l/10-671-low-carbon-construction-igt-emerging-findings.pdf Emerging Findings] were published in March 2010, and the final report Low Carbon Construction IGT was published in November 2010. A government response to the report [http://www.bis.gov.uk/assets/biscore/business-sectors/docs/l/11-976-low-carbon-construction-action-plan.pdf Government response to the Low Carbon Construction Innovation & Growth Team Report] was published in June 2011. The action plan contained in this response proposed the creation of a joint government and industry board to take forward the programme, and as a result, the [http://www.greenconstructionboard.org Green Construction Board] (GCB) was established in 2012.		[http://stats.bis.gov.uk/assets/biscore/business-sectors/docs/l/10-671-low-carbon-construction-igt-emerging-findings.pdf Emerging Findings] were published in March 2010, and the final report Low Carbon Construction IGT was published in November 2010. A government response to the report [http://www.bis.gov.uk/assets/biscore/business-sectors/docs/l/11-976-low-carbon-construction-action-plan.pdf Government response to the Low Carbon Construction Innovation & Growth Team Report] was published in June 2011. The action plan contained in this response proposed the creation of a joint government and industry board to take forward the programme, and as a result, the [http://www.greenconstructionboard.org Green Construction Board] (GCB) was established in 2012.

−	~~Its terms of reference state that; ‘The Green Construction Board~~ is ~~a consultative forum for Government and~~ the ~~UK design, construction and property industry in order to ensure a sustained high level conversation and to develop and implement a long term strategic framework for the promotion~~ of ~~innovation and sustainable growth. The Board owns, and will monitor implementation and build on,~~ the ~~joint Government~~ / ~~industry Action Plan contained~~ in ~~the Government’s response~~ to ~~the Low Carbon~~ Construction ~~Innovation~~ and ~~Growth Team report (the Action Plan)~~.’	+	The GCB is the sustainability workstream of the Construction Leadership Council ( an industry / government council established in 2013 to oversee implementation of Construction 2025: industrial strategy for construction) and its role is to: '...

−	The Green Construction Board is chaired jointly by the Minister ~~of State for Business and Enterprise~~ (~~Michael Fallon~~) and by a senior industry figure (Mike Putnam). Members of the Board are senior industry and government representatives and others with expertise in appropriate fields. They are invited to join on a voluntary basis by the joint chairs.	+	provide leadership and action to enable the whole value chain (clients, contractors, product manufacturers, suppliers and others) to become more environmentally sustainable, more productive and better placed to exploit the growing global market.'
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		+	Its original terms of reference stated that; ‘The Green Construction Board is a consultative forum for Government and the UK design, construction and property industry in order to ensure a sustained high level conversation and to develop and implement a long term strategic framework for the promotion of innovation and sustainable growth. The Board owns, and will monitor implementation and build on, the joint Government / industry Action Plan contained in the Government’s response to the Low Carbon Construction Innovation and Growth Team report (the Action Plan).’
		+
		+	The Green Construction Board is chaired jointly by the Skills Minister (Nick Boles) and by a senior industry figure (Mike Putnam, CEO of Skanska UK). Members of the Board are senior industry and government representatives and others with expertise in appropriate fields. They are invited to join on a voluntary basis by the joint chairs.

	The Green Construction Board describes its purpose as:		The Green Construction Board describes its purpose as:
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	NB In February 2014, the Green Construction Board announced that it would continue its work for a further 2 years. Ref Gov.uk [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/green-construction-board-to-continue-its-role-in-reducing-carbon-emissions Green Construction Board to continue its role in reducing carbon emissions].		NB In February 2014, the Green Construction Board announced that it would continue its work for a further 2 years. Ref Gov.uk [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/green-construction-board-to-continue-its-role-in-reducing-carbon-emissions Green Construction Board to continue its role in reducing carbon emissions].
		+
		+	On 4 November 2015, a 'refreshed' GCB met for the first time to discuss how it would deliver on its two main priorities:
		+	#Championing, leading and supporting action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from infrastructure, domestic (housing) and non-domestic built environment sectors, in line with the pathway outlined in the Low Carbon Routemap (reductions of greenhouse gases by 50% by 2025 and 80% by 2050) and report on progress.
		+	#Supporting the construction sector to move towards a circular economy business model to improve resource efficiency and productivity.
		+
		+	Nick Boles said “The new Green Construction Board members bring together some of the best expertise in industry. The refreshed Board will build on the work of the new Construction Leadership Council, delivering its sustainability agenda to help the UK achieve a more low carbon built environment.” <br/>

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

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	An innovation and growth team (IGT) was established within the Department for Business Innovation & Skills (BIS) in 2009 to answer the question; ‘is the construction industry fit for purpose for the transition to a low carbon economy?’ The review steering group was chaired by Paul Morrell, the then Chief Construction Adviser.		An innovation and growth team (IGT) was established within the Department for Business Innovation & Skills (BIS) in 2009 to answer the question; ‘is the construction industry fit for purpose for the transition to a low carbon economy?’ The review steering group was chaired by Paul Morrell, the then Chief Construction Adviser.

−	[http://~~www~~.bis.gov.uk/assets/biscore/business-sectors/docs/l/10-671-low-carbon-construction-igt-emerging-findings Emerging Findings] were published in March 2010, and the final report Low Carbon Construction IGT was published in November 2010. A government response to the report [http://www.bis.gov.uk/assets/biscore/business-sectors/docs/l/11-976-low-carbon-construction-action-plan.pdf Government response to the Low Carbon Construction Innovation & Growth Team Report] was published in June 2011. The action plan contained in this response proposed the creation of a joint government and industry board to take forward the programme, and as a result, the [http://www.greenconstructionboard.org Green Construction Board] (GCB) was established in 2012.	+	[http://stats.bis.gov.uk/assets/biscore/business-sectors/docs/l/10-671-low-carbon-construction-igt-emerging-findings.pdf Emerging Findings] were published in March 2010, and the final report Low Carbon Construction IGT was published in November 2010. A government response to the report [http://www.bis.gov.uk/assets/biscore/business-sectors/docs/l/11-976-low-carbon-construction-action-plan.pdf Government response to the Low Carbon Construction Innovation & Growth Team Report] was published in June 2011. The action plan contained in this response proposed the creation of a joint government and industry board to take forward the programme, and as a result, the [http://www.greenconstructionboard.org Green Construction Board] (GCB) was established in 2012.

	Its terms of reference state that; ‘The Green Construction Board is a consultative forum for Government and the UK design, construction and property industry in order to ensure a sustained high level conversation and to develop and implement a long term strategic framework for the promotion of innovation and sustainable growth. The Board owns, and will monitor implementation and build on, the joint Government / industry Action Plan contained in the Government’s response to the Low Carbon Construction Innovation and Growth Team report (the Action Plan).’		Its terms of reference state that; ‘The Green Construction Board is a consultative forum for Government and the UK design, construction and property industry in order to ensure a sustained high level conversation and to develop and implement a long term strategic framework for the promotion of innovation and sustainable growth. The Board owns, and will monitor implementation and build on, the joint Government / industry Action Plan contained in the Government’s response to the Low Carbon Construction Innovation and Growth Team report (the Action Plan).’
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	*[http://www.greenconstructionboard.org Green Construction Board].		*[http://www.greenconstructionboard.org Green Construction Board].
	*[http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/index.php/resources/routemap Low Carbon Routemap].		*[http://www.greenconstructionboard.org/index.php/resources/routemap Low Carbon Routemap].
−	*[http://~~www~~.bis.gov.uk/assets/biscore/business-sectors/docs/l/10-671-low-carbon-construction-igt-emerging-findings Emerging Findings].	+	*[http://stats.bis.gov.uk/assets/biscore/business-sectors/docs/l/10-671-low-carbon-construction-igt-emerging-findings.pdf Emerging Findings].
	*[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/31773/10-1266-low-carbon-construction-IGT-final-report.pdf Low Carbon Construction].		*[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/31773/10-1266-low-carbon-construction-IGT-final-report.pdf Low Carbon Construction].
	*[http://www.bis.gov.uk/assets/biscore/business-sectors/docs/l/11-976-low-carbon-construction-action-plan.pdf Government response to the Low Carbon Construction Innovation & Growth Team Report].		*[http://www.bis.gov.uk/assets/biscore/business-sectors/docs/l/11-976-low-carbon-construction-action-plan.pdf Government response to the Low Carbon Construction Innovation & Growth Team Report].

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	*Sustainability.		*Sustainability.
	*Sustainable materials.		*Sustainable materials.
−	*UK Green ~~Construction Board~~.	+	*UK Green Building Council.
	*Zero carbon homes.		*Zero carbon homes.
	*Zero carbon non-domestic buildings.		*Zero carbon non-domestic buildings.