BECD - Introduction to the Built Environment Carbon Database, 02112021

James Fiske (Director, BCIS) introduces the Built Environment Carbon Database (BECD). A number of key organizations across the UK construction sector are collaborating to develop the database, with the launch date anticipated in early 2022. James explains the philosophy behind the project (i.e. how it ties in with the drive for net zero carbon emissions) and the information that will be available when the database is live. Statements from two collaborators, ICE and IStructE, are also provided

BECD - White Paper - Philosophy and Programme, November 2021

This White Paper - prepared by a consortium of professional bodies including: BRE, Carbon Trust, CIOB, CIC, CIBSE, ICE, IStruct, RIBA, RICS, UK GBC - recommends: - a mandate or driver for all construction projects to undertake a whole-life carbon assessment - a consistent (and cost effective) way of measuring and reporting those whole-life carbon emissions - a consistent set of data to support the assessment - a consistent set of data to benchmark construction performance and set targets