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CIOB President Urges Built Environment Action Ahead of COP31
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CIOB President Saul Humphrey calls for the built environment sector to prioritize implementation over debate at COP31, emphasizing whole-life performance, large-scale retrofit, digital twins, and workforce skills.
Writing ahead of COP31 in Antalya, Turkey, CIOB President Saul Humphrey stated that the built environment must rapidly deliver both climate mitigation and adaptation. Key priorities include whole-life building performance, expanding retrofit programs, and applying digital twins and material passports to support circular economy goals.
Key takeaways
- Humphrey highlighted whole-life performance and retrofit investments, advocating for passive design and circular resource management to address climate risks.
- He pointed to digital twins, materials passports, and workforce upskilling in climate literacy and digital capabilities as critical tools for circular construction.
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