In the next 40 years, the world's population is likely to double. In theory this is good news for the construction industry because all those extra people will need homes, schools, workplaces and infrastructure. But the world is of finite resources and within 40 years, many of the natural resources that are taken for granted such as oil, water, some base metals and minerals, will be in very short supply. The CIRIA Guide to Sustainable Procurement - written by Cathy Berry and Shaun McCarthy of Action Sustainability - explains how contractors can realise their clients' ambitions and mitigate reputation risks through more effective management of the supply chain. It recognises that some key principles apply and that British Standard guidance for sustainable procurement - BS 8903 of which Action Sustainability was the lead technical author - can be used as a framework to design, implement, manage and monitor sustainability impacts within all the tiers of a supply chain. It also recognises that the construction industry is unique and that each project is different: one size does not fit all and projects need to consider their unique effects on the local environmental, social and economic backdrop. The main aim of this guide is to illustrate the breadth of procurement requirements and as such this guide will help industry professionals to make a meaningful contribution to delivering their corporate sustainability objecitves. Finally it is important to recognise that it is not possible for them to do this alone: the principles and practice described in the CIRIA Guide apply equally to numerous professions involved in the successful delivery of sustainable construction projects. The publication is priced at £60 (although CIRIA members can purchase it for £30 when bought from CIRIA). To find out more information, view an extract or pre-order the publication, please visit CIRIA's website by clicking here. --- STOP PRESS --- STOP PRESS --- STOP PRESS --- STOP PRESS --- STOP PRESS --- In addition, two launch events are taking place in Manchester on 5 April and London on 19 April and for more details, please click on these dates. --- STOP PRESS --- STOP PRESS --- STOP PRESS --- STOP PRESS --- STOP PRESS ---