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CIOB Survey: Construction Supports Green Technology

June 5, 2007 // Published as a news service by IHS

 
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A Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) innovation in construction survey found nearly half of the 459 managers and directors surveyed would develop "green" technology and techniques.

"Almost 50% of respondents voiced innovative 'green' ideas that ranged from carbon neutral construction materials, renewable energy systems, energy efficient heating systems through to solar powered equipment and better waste management products," said Michael Brown, CIOB deputy chief executive.

"With 60% of respondents stating that 'green' issues currently require the most research and development (R&D); it is clear ... there is a deep concern for environmental issues from within the construction industry," he said.

The study sought specific opinions on the current state of innovation within construction, including the climate of R&D investment compared to turnover.

The survey analyzed the impact of current innovations and where they were most likely to come from in terms of sector and geography.

The study also examined the respondent's aspirations and ideas as to what issues they felt would require an innovative response from the industry. The respondents were also given the opportunity to express what areas they would develop with a £ 1million R&D budget.

Key findings:

  • 95% of the respondents were company directors or managers.
  • 63% of respondents were from companies who employed more than 100 people.
  • 40% of respondents worked for companies that turnover more than £100 million per annum.
  • 99.8% of respondents felt that R&D was important or very important to the construction industry.
  • 55% of respondents believed Europe delivers the most R&D.
  • 52% believed that the majority of R&D would come from Asia by 2020.
  • 53% of respondents answered that CO2 issues require the most R&D.
  • The Internet and IT were seen as the top innovations to hit construction in the last 5 years.
  • 85% of respondents felt that R&D is important or very important to their company.
  • 39% of respondents said their company invested more than £25k per annum on R&D; 9.8% said they invested more than £1m per annum.
  • 66% felt they should invest more.
  • 100% of respondents felt that innovation is important for the future of construction.

A full copy of the report is available on the CIOB web site at http://www.ciob.org.uk/resources/research.

Source: Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

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