Climate change is no longer a future challenge for the construction industry. More frequent extreme heat, heavy rainfall, storms and prolonged dry spells are already affecting how new homes are built, impacting safety, quality, productivity and costs.
As the UK works to increase housing delivery, the industry must adapt its construction practices to build resilience against increasingly unpredictable weather. Produced in partnership with Studio Partington, this report brings together the latest climate science, expert insight and practical guidance to help construction professionals prepare for these challenges.
The report explores:
- how climate change is affecting construction across the UK
- the impact of extreme weather on construction quality, programmes, materials and costs
- the risks to worker health, safety and wellbeing
- practical guidance and checklists for site managers to prepare for extreme weather
- resilient construction solutions, technologies and techniques to improve climate adaptation on site.
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