Simpson, K and Owen, A orcid.org/0000-0002-1240-9319 (2020) Reflections From Engaging a Network of Local Stakeholders in Discussing Training Needs for Sustainable Renovation. Frontiers in Built Environment, 6. 142. ISSN 2297-3362
Abstract
Sustainable renovation of buildings is essential to create comfortable, affordable buildings fit for the future. Sustainable renovation delivers on a triple bottom line of improving environmental, social and economic impacts. There is a clear policy driver for reducing environmental impact in the form of carbon emissions and alongside achieving this homes and communities can become more comfortable places to live, creating jobs and economic value. The purpose of this paper is to share reflections from stakeholder engagement in identifying workforce training requirements and needs to achieve sustainable renovation. The paper stems from data collected in an exploratory workshop and follow up discussions gathering multiple construction stakeholders in Leeds, United Kingdom, early 2018. Participants represented a networked system of roles including policy influencers, procurement staff, training providers, employers and skilled professionals. These stakeholders identified two areas of training need for sustainable renovation: building performance and social value. Within these two themes, we consider potential training routes in delivery as well as incentives and opportunities. We hope this reflection offers a platform for further research, training and practice in developing environmental, social and economic benefits from building renovation.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2020 Simpson and Owen. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) and the copyright owner(s) are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms. |
Keywords: | stakeholders, sustainable, renovation, training, triple bottom line |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Environment (Leeds) > School of Earth and Environment (Leeds) > Sustainability Research Institute (SRI) (Leeds) |
Funding Information: | Funder Grant number EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council) EP/R511717/1 |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 05 Aug 2020 11:57 |
Last Modified: | 25 Jun 2023 22:22 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Frontiers Media |
Identification Number: | 10.3389/fbuil.2020.00142 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:164023 |