MODERN SLAVERY IN CONSTRUCTION
When we start to question where have these things come from who has touched these things and what conditions were these people working in we are trying to raise the awareness of these issues DR SHAMIR GHUMRA Director at Building Research Establishment ( BRE )
useful framework , clients were not requesting this as a requirement , nor was business impacted without this certification , and many companies let their qualification expire . The team found it essential for businesses to buy into a scheme or idea and gain an incentive , in addition to listening to clients and becoming part of informal networks to ensure collaboration and development within the industry .
Developing standards By working in collaboration with Loughborough University to develop standards and services , BRE aims to build meaning , currency and value within supply chain operations and find ways to tackle modern slavery . Whilst certifications can be implemented within developing new projects , such as in areas around sustainability , it would be unreasonable to adopt a ‘ one
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