Construction is one of the biggest industries in the world‎,‎ providing necessary facilities for human prosperity ranging from the homes in which we live to the highways we drive‎,‎ the power plants that provide energy for our daily activities‎,‎ and the very infrastructure on which human society is built‎.‎ The construction sector‎,‎ including the building sector‎,‎ has among the largest potential of any industry to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions‎.‎ This ambitious and comprehensive textbook covers the concept of embedding sustainability across all construction activities‎.‎ It is aimed at students taking courses in construction management and the built environment‎.‎ Written in a lively and engaging style the book sets out the practical requirements of making the transition to a sustainable construction industry by 2020‎.‎ Case studies are included throughout making the book both a core reference and a practical guide‎.‎