Running a construction business is tough. Material costs are rising. Fuel prices fluctuate. Waste and delays reduce profit.
You don’t need complex climate strategies. You need better planning, less waste, and more efficient site operations.
Once you have carried out the self-assessment below, you can follow this link to review what next steps you might take.
Here are 20 questions about your business operation:
- Do you turn off lights and equipment when not in use?
- Do you use LED lighting?
- Do you check your energy bills every month?
- Do you keep heating or cooling at a moderate level?
- Do you service equipment regularly?
🗑 Waste
- Do you throw away unused materials or products?
- Do you try to reduce waste in daily work?
- Do you recycle basic materials (paper, plastic)?
- Do you check stock before ordering?
- Do you reuse materials when possible?
⚙️ Operations
- Do you track stock or materials regularly?
- Do you have a simple work system?
- Do you try to improve your processes?
- Do you train staff to save energy and reduce waste?
- Do you review costs every month?
Current approach
- Do you plan materials before starting a job?
- Do you try to reduce waste on site?
- Do you reuse leftover materials on other jobs?
- Do you avoid unnecessary transport trips?
- Do you turn off tools and equipment when not in use?
📊 Check Your Score= General Score * 1 + current approach * 2
