“Construction firms which have concentrated on developing low-carbon expertise will be in a strong position when the recession ends, according to one expert.

Brian Berry, director of external affairs at the Federation of Master Builders, explained that there will be increased demand for green construction services in the near future.

This means that those who have the expertise to meet the need for such work should be well placed going forwards, he stated.

Mr Berry said: "Construction [firms] are looking ahead and looking to the future, thinking of ways in terms of their skill sets and the technology they are using. They will be one step ahead as we come out of the recession."

However, the government could do more to boost demand for low-carbon projects by launching projects like a national retro-fitting scheme, Mr Berry added.

Last week, the government launched a review of the construction industry and its ability to meet the demands that will be placed on it by a low-carbon economy.”

Source: ECA, September 2009

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