Public Sector Buildings

Did you know that a third of all carbon emissions for the UK apparently come form our Public Buildings?

Furthermore the likely capital spend on public buildings will rise from a mere £43bn this year to an estimated £60bn in 2012. (Lets not even think about the fact that this is greater than a number of the smaller countries GDP)

The official launch of the Prime Minister's Better Public Building Awards will go ahead today. CABE are taking this opportunity to stress how large a role Public Buildings play in reducing the overall CO2 emissions in the UK.

They believe that adequate measures should be put in place to ensure that Public Buildings are not only built to a high standard, but they are also continually monitored during their lifetime.

Whilst once again we believe that this is sound advice, it just goes to demonstrate the lack of cohesive strategy from the government when it comes to tackling the climate change issues.