Ball, S; Booth, CA; Mahamadu, AM; Glass, J; (2024) Implementing responsible sourcing in the architecture, engineering and construction sector. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Engineering Sustainability , 177 (5) pp. 274-283. 10.1680/jensu.23.00042.

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Abstract

The last decade has witnessed an urgency to adopt integrated and sustainable practices within construction manufacturing processes. With this in mind, this study examines individuals' experiences of the sector's uptake of BES6001 to determine the themes and propose methods to improve the process driving towards a sustainable future. Using a phenomenological methodology and a purposive sampling strategy of AEC industry professionals involved in the certification of products under the BES6001 framework, semi-structured interviews (n=6) were used to collect 'lived-experience' data. The key benefits of implementing include: (i) management belief, (ii) BES6001 provides automated, transparent, and accountable reporting and (iii) BES6001 provides assurance to stakeholders; whereas, the key barriers include: (i) the complexity and cost of administration of the assessment (ii) access for SMEs / small supply chain members is challenging and (iii) the perception of value. Based on the findings, the following recommendations are proposed: (i) there should be consultation and assessment of planned future revisions of the BES6001 standard, (ii) analysis of evidence production for the BES6001 accreditation, with a view to provide in-depth support to organisations-such as a guidance manual or similar and (iii) a clear and integrated approach to responsible sourcing should be explored, considering multiple third-party accreditations.

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