The SCI-Network (Sustainable construction and innovation through procurement) connects European public authorities looking to procure innovative and sustainable solutions within their construction projects. You are invited to join the activities, share your expertise and comment on recommendations (coming soon).

Five working groups are investigating best practice in different areas related to construction procurement:
•    Environmental assessment tools
•    Innovative technical solutions
•    How to encourage innovation in construction procurement
•    Life cycle/whole life costing
•    Innovative financing and contracting approaches

Draft recommendations aimed at public authorities will be released soon. All public authorities (national and sub-national) and other construction experts are invited to review the recommendations - by email, phone or by participating in a network events.

The next meeting will take place in Freiburg on 26 October, alongside the Local Renewables 2011 Conference. Budget may be available to cover staff time and/or travel expenses. For further information please contact simon.clement@iclei.org.

Current publications are available in the SCI-Network Resource Centre: http://www.sci-network.eu/resources/ - with an online Forum for discussions. Join and share your views!