Construction Magazine July 2016 | Page 11

CONSTRUCTION SUSTAINABILITY IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Sustained engagement When it comes to achieving sustained levels of engagement from a workforce , incentives such as extra holidays or cash can prove beneficial . Drivers for plant hire company Garic , for example , receive a weekly bonus if they hit agreed fuel consumption performance targets . Simple recognition and acknowledgement can be equally effective however , with positive feedback and constructive criticism fostering a culture of collaboration .
TomTom Telematic ’ s research found that 95 percent of construction companies still believe the industry as a whole could do more to reduce carbon emissions . However , by following a set of established guidelines – creating a culture of excellence , providing strong leadership , choosing data to suit objectives , and working with employees to achieve improvements – best practice and impactful change can be achieved .
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