Having checked out what your organisation is doing at the corporate level, you now need to know how to get started with promoting Social Responsibility in the project itself. A number of benefits may be released as a result. Some of them you will gain more immediately during the construction process. For example, taking a transparent and inclusive approach minimises risks of costly conflicts with local community and pressure groups.
Another stream of benefits is linked to the lifetime or use of the building / facility. High quality design tends to attract more customers whilst staff productivity is better in high quality working environments. Whole life-time costs will be lower if the building is adaptable to changing end user needs.
The ENGAGE-CONSTRUCT Navigator provides you with practical guidance at the project level. But remember, you need back up from the corporate level. Experience shows that if you don’t have robust policies and systems in place to support your commitment, there is real risk of failure. In short, this is what you have to do to ensure a socially responsible project: