Parties involved in construction bear a high level of social responsibility, which current construction practice does not live up to. Added social value is rarely taken into account in procurement. The needs of the general public, i.e. shelter, accessibility, affordable rents, participation and integration, are the first to fall prey to short-term profit interests. Fair working conditions and social impacts along supply chains are often considered secondary. Due to a lack of climate justice, less wealthy regions suffer from environmental damage and its consequential costs to a higher degree than the majority of countries in the global North.

Responsible, social construction has to focus on people and the common good. It is also about being commited fair working conditions, rental and ownership conditions, social participation and individual development without discriminating minorities or increasing social disadvantages. The added value created by construction measures has to not only be beneficial to the clients, but also the users, the general public and the public space.   

Let's use building projects to create more justice and add social value for the common good!

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