Three out of five builders and merchants say that they plan to start or continue sustainability training
New examinations by Jewson suggest that more than half (54%) of the builders and commercial people gain more work by offering services associated with sustainability.
The data, which are part of the annual trade trend report of Jewson, show that sustainable buildings from a niche market to a mainstream business has grown when more homeowners are looking for sustainable solutions.
It is a central challenge to achieve this growing demand with the right level of knowledge and insight, and the report of the British dealers of the builders shows that the investment in training is still a priority.
Three out of five builders and merchants say that they plan to start or continue sustainability training. The most important motivational factors are times (67%), are good for the environment (47%) and win more work (37%).
Sabrina Passley, Head of Sustainability for Stark UK, the parent company of Jewson, said: “While the construction industry is changing in the direction of a low-carbon future, there is a growing chance and responsibility for craftsmen in sustainable building practices to Upskill.”
While it is able to speak to existing home owners and support them with sustainable solutions, the regulation of the government, which influences those who work in new houses, influences the future of the industry.
Some details of the Future Homes Standard (FHS) were published. However, the official rollout is still subject to delays.
The FHS is intended to ensure that new houses in England produce 75%- 80% fewer carbon emissions than the current regulations. It also includes goals for biological diversity (net profit (BNG) for new developments to protect and improve the natural environment.
Awareness of the FHS is growing among construction companies and qualified merchants, with almost a third (32%) of its introduction to less than a quarter of the previous year. However, there are still concerns about the challenges that it can show.
The number of people has dealt more about paperwork and administrator (from 14% in 2024, 34% in 2025), whereby the same proportion of the respondents will lead to increased business costs.