The SCI-Network aimed to drive innovative and sustainable construction through public procurement. The project produced a guide containing a series of procurement recommendations, together with an accompanying "snapshot" case study collection.
The project was a collaboration of European cities, expert agencies and other public bodies committed to innovation in sustainable construction. In addition to the guidance and case studies, the project produced a series of reports on:
- Energy efficient building design
- Sustainable construction materials
- Performance-based contracting in the construction sector
- Post occupancy evaluation (POE)
- Financing and Contracting
- Guidance on User Involvement in Sustainable Renovation
- Whole-life Costing in construction
- Monetisation of Carbon in WLC in Construction
- Risk Management
- Early Market Engagement and Supplier Relationship Management
- An overview of tools for sustainable renovation procurement
- Income Opportunities in Sustainable Buildings
- Forecasting Energy and Water Prices