Behave Yourself and You'll Perform Better

If we have the means to design, build and operate better performing buildings; why isn’t it happening to a greater extent, and to the extent needed to mitigate climate change? Part of the issue, and the elephant in the room is behaviour; human behaviour. That’s you, and me. This article explores various types of behaviour identified by psychologists in respect of sustainability and actions, and how Quantity Surveyors can be aware of the crucial relationship in the delivery of better outcomes in building performance.