“This powerful online resource helps our people meet the challenges of sustainable development partnerships in any regional context with the production of robust policies and reports.” Paul Donnelly – Group Environment Manager, Crest Nicholson PLC

Who Should Use It

Sustainability Works has over 1400 registered organisations from both the private and public sectors. Initially designed for the housing association sector, it is now in day to day usage by architects, surveyors, house builders and local authorities. The complete integration of BRE EcoHomes standards makes it increasingly useful, as increasingly funders and regulators require EcoHomes compliance.

Typical users

Housing Associations and their Partners

Housing associations use it to write sustainable development policies as required by the Housing Corporation. Also to nsure compliance with the Sustainability Toolkit and the required EcoHomes ratings when applying for funding. Additionally they use it to communicate their sustainable development requirements to their partners and consultants.

Architects and Consultants

Architects, planning consultants and surveyors use it for devising project briefs for planners, clients and funders and for complying with Housing Corporation requirements Increasingly they use it for producing sustainability statements on individual sites when applying for planning permission.

Local Authorities

Local authority planning and housing officers use it to set standards for housing providers in their area and check sustainable development proposals for specific development sites.

Developers and Contractors

House builders and contractors use it for communicating with their housing clients, overall project management and showing compliance with local authority requirements.

Residents Groups

Residents groups use it to better understand the details of sustainable development and to set briefs and monitor progress when working with consultants and architects on regeneration projects.