In a time of rapid urbanisation and great social and environmental challenges, the built environment and associated housing, infrastructure and urban policies have become central issues in public policy. The quality of the built environment is a major determinant of the quality of life. Further, cities are at the centre of the modern economy and, in a fundamental sense, how well cities function depends on how well the many and diverse industries, firms and organizations across the built environment sector can design, deliver and operate the projects required. The resilience of cities to climate change is being tested as temperatures increaseand fires and floods become more intense. However, because of the range and complexity of these issues it is difficult for governments to develop and implement coordinated built environment industry policies that address these issues satisfactorily.
Construction Industry Policy and Industry Culture
Construction Industry Policy and Industry…
Construction Industry Policy and Industry Culture
In a time of rapid urbanisation and great social and environmental challenges, the built environment and associated housing, infrastructure and urban policies have become central issues in public policy. The quality of the built environment is a major determinant of the quality of life. Further, cities are at the centre of the modern economy and, in a fundamental sense, how well cities function depends on how well the many and diverse industries, firms and organizations across the built environment sector can design, deliver and operate the projects required. The resilience of cities to climate change is being tested as temperatures increaseand fires and floods become more intense. However, because of the range and complexity of these issues it is difficult for governments to develop and implement coordinated built environment industry policies that address these issues satisfactorily.