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The article reports that the British government has introduced two sustainability measures. One policy requires the presentation of energy performance certificates when buildings in England or Wales are sold, constructed or rented out. Also, site waste management plans are required before work begins on building projects to reduce construction waste.

The article focuses on the role of Paul Morrell as the new chief construction adviser of Whitehall in London, England. It cites some tasks to be performed by Morrell including a liaison between the government and the construction industry, advising the Whitehall on policy making, and helping the industry carry out policies and guidelines. Morrell says that the thing that he wants to encourage the government is to ask smarter questions if it wants to obtain smarter answers from the industry. INSET: WHAT THE INDUSTRY THINKS.

The article reports on the controversy over the building of new runways at Stansted and Gatwick airports in England. It says that politicians has warned the construction industry against getting involved with the construction, the politicians were determined to scrap the project. However, Coventry Airport which is one of the affected airport, appealed against the rejection of the plans and challenged the government's decision in blocking the expansion.