Be Sustainable with CW Duke

What is sustainable construction? 

Sustainable construction can be described as utilising renewable resources when building new structures, thus reducing the impact on the environment. Sustainable construction also includes proper waste management and creating building s that are environmentally friendly. 

Why is sustainability in construction important? 

The construction industry accounts for 36% of the world energy usage and 40% of CO2 emissions. The machinery is heavily reliant on fossil fuels that are often used inefficiently. The industry generates 30-40% of solid waste. In the United Kingdom our industry produces three times more waste than all UK households. For example, concrete, a large contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, is used in over 70% of buildings. All of this creates pollution and damages the environment. Therefore, it is important to build sustainably. 

What steps does CW Duke take to be more sustainable? 

• At CW Duke, we are taking steps towards becoming more sustainable. We have worked together with Wanderlands to identify our impact on the environment, gain understanding of the company’s carbon footprint and determine a strategy towards reducing harm on the environment. 

• We are aiming at ensuring that our whole fleet being Clean Air Zone compliant within the next couple of months. CW Duke has recently completed a month long trial of an electric van through a council lead scheme so we can evaluate whether going electric would work for our business.

• We have recently put recycling bins in the office and removed under desk bins. This way we can help reduce the amount of waste in landfills and contribute to more effective waste management. 

• We have recently been approved for a grant that can allow us to make our building more sustainable. We are currently looking into installing photovoltaic panels on the roof, thus enabling us to rely more on a renewable energy.