
Adam O'Rourke is an academic who has spent over 35 years focusing on teaching and research within the built environment including everything from green roofs, construction waste and heat loss in buildings, to design psychology. During his time in academia, Adam has carried out numerous commercial research projects, set up his own research company and written and managed numerous degree programmes and has a comprehensive understanding of the research funding processes and the interaction it plays with industry and government. Adam has since retired from full-time academia to focus on more commercial projects and for the last 3 years has been working with Causeway focusing on emerging technologies and how these are shaping the digital transformation within the industry. He is also part of a team supporting Causeway's ambition to develop a product that provides as-built embodied carbon values for individual paid for materials and manufactured goods.
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The measurement of Embodied Carbon is seen as one of the biggest challenges facing the industry as it seeks to reach Net-Zero. Without benchmarks and accurate data about emissions, how will we know what progress we are making and how will we identify where carbon savings can be made? _x000D_
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In this session we focus on what needs to happen next within the construction industry to achieve Net-Zero. We will discuss how operational and procurement teams can contribute, as well as the impact sustainability objectives will have on sub-contractors. _x000D_
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The journey to Net-Zero doesn’t end with accurate reporting on emissions. With such complex supply chains, we discuss the importance of looking at region of origin, labour, fuel, logistics, water emissions… and beyond. The supply chain, as a whole, is critical to the success of a sustainable industry and the input and collaboration from direct suppliers and subcontractors is crucial.
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Importance of Accurate Emissions Measurement: Attendees will learn about the significance of accurately measuring embodied carbon emissions in the construction industry. Without precise data and benchmarks, tracking progress towards Net-Zero goals becomes challenging. Understanding this crucial aspect is vital for gauging progress and identifying areas for carbon reduction.|Involvement of Operational and Procurement Teams: Operational and procurement teams play a pivotal role in achieving Net-Zero targets. Attendees will gain insights into how these teams can contribute effectively to sustainability objectives within the construction industry. Understanding their roles and responsibilities is essential for integrating sustainability practices into everyday operations.|Holistic Approach to Supply Chain Sustainability: Achieving Net-Zero extends beyond reporting emissions; it requires a holistic approach to sustainability throughout the entire supply chain. Attendees will explore the complexities of considering factors like region of origin, labor, fuel, logistics, and water emissions. Collaboration with direct suppliers and subcontractors is emphasized as crucial for success in building a sustainable industry.
Causeway’s Adam O’Rourke will be introducing the latest updates from Tradex Carbon, a ground-breaking solution that provides automated, real-time embodied carbon data that supports the construction sector with their carbon reporting.
Adam will be joined by members of the highly influential project working group, which includes Aggregate Industries, Balfour Beatty plc, Galliford Try, Kier Ltd, Morgan Sindall Group plc and Vinci Construction UK to discuss how the project is overcoming one of construction’s most burning issues and the potential impact it will have on the industry’s decarbonisation efforts.
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