CIC announces approval of new sustainability standard

The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has announced the proposal to use The Edge and CIC’s “Competence Framework for Sustainability in the Built Environment” as the foundation for a new British Standard on sustainability competence.

This standard, formally approved by the BSI Planning and Approval Team October 22, is based on the framework released in February and will provide sustainability criteria for competence frameworks across the built environment sector.

Policy coordinator for The Edge, Simon Foxell, has been confirmed as the Convenor of the Drafting Panel, commenting; “The approval of this proposal marks a pivotal moment for the built environment sector. Establishing a British Standard for sustainability competence will provide a clear, consistent framework that supports professionals in delivering projects aligned with the UK’s net zero and resilience goals. This work is about embedding sustainability at the heart of practice, ensuring that competence is measurable, transparent, and future-focused. We encourage experts from across the industry to contribute their knowledge and help shape this important standard.”

The panel is now being established within the BSI system, and an Editor will be appointed shortly so that work on the draft can commence.