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Levelling up secretary Simon Clarke MP has been sent a letter from the built environment sector calling for a cross-industry sustainable building taskforce<\/h2>\n

Eleven major players across the built environment sector in the UK have signed a letter to Levelling up secretary Simon Clarke, calling for a cross-industry sustainable building taskforce to ensure buildings are fit for the future.<\/p>\n

AXA UK, Arcadis and Kennedys are amongst the 11 businesses calling for a sustainable building taskforce to consolidate a long-term, integrated approach to housing and building policy.<\/p>\n

They argue this would better reflect the built environment\u2019s potential<\/a> to drive positive outcomes for consumers and the wider economy.<\/p>\n

Time to put sustainability, longevity, safety and resilience at the heart of policy<\/h3>\n

The letter warns that without significant reform across building regulations and policy, the government risks subjecting people across the country to a host of economic and social costs associated with poorly designed, insufficiently regulated, and ageing buildings.<\/p>\n

These include higher-than-average energy bills, lower home resale value, and increased vulnerability to extreme weather events.<\/p>\n

The construction industry has expressed their commitment to building and regenerating more sustainably, whilst the business community looks to redefine the modern workplace post-COVID<\/a>, both of which will benefit from a greater focus on sustainability in housing and building policy.<\/p>\n

As the energy crisis hits homes and the government looks set to fail on reaching affordable housing targets, especially for senior residents<\/a>, the need for a cross-industry sustainable building taskforce is more pressing than ever.<\/p>\n

More comprehensive and long-term approaches are needed<\/h3>\n

The letter posits that the UK has a unique opportunity to reform its traditional, short-term approach to housing and building policy and embrace a longer-term view \u2013 one where quantity is not prioritised at the expense of quality.<\/p>\n

Industry experts call upon decision-makers in the letter to adopt a wider, more holistic approach, which takes a view over decades, not just years.<\/p>\n

The built environment can play a significant role<\/a> in mitigating the issues of affordability and energy efficiency with the right kind of government support.<\/p>\n

The letter follows AXA UK\u2019s Sustainable Buildings report<\/a> which outlines further recommendations<\/h3>\n

The recommendations address a range of issues, including the affordability of sustainable homes, the role of data and technology in creating more efficient buildings<\/a>, workforce and consumer education, as well as the future of building regulation.<\/p>\n

Other topics covered include driving further sustainability in the built environment<\/a> and building support for the nation\u2019s resilience to emerging risks.<\/p>\n

Claudio Gienal, CEO of AXA UK&I, commented:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe built environment plays a vital role in supporting the UK\u2019s energy security and building resilience to emerging risks such as flooding and extreme weather<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cUnfortunately, regulation is yet to catch up with the crucial need to make what we build today fit for the evolving requirements of future generations.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s why we are calling on the Government to create a sustainable buildings taskforce to bring together all those involved in the development of the UK\u2019s building stock and help communities reap the benefits of a well-planned, energy efficient, and more resilient building landscape.\u201d<\/p>\n

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