Jobs likely from govt's low-carbon construction policy - Red Stag

Jobs likely from govt's low-carbon construction policy - Red Stag
Gavin Evans
A government commitment to greater use of low-carbon construction has the potential to boost employment and encourage greater processing of the country’s forestry crop, Red Stag Group chief executive Marty Verry said. Economic Development Minister Phil Twyford today said 138 government departments and agencies will need to consider using more sustainable building materials when constructing new buildings. Verry, whose business operates the country’s biggest sawmill, said previous work by Deloitte suggested a policy like that adopted by th...

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