Sustainability and the civil engineering surveyor.

This paper critically reviews the application of sustainability in construction, with a focus on the civil engineering surveying profession. We explored the current landscape of sustainability and its interpretation in the context of civil engineering projects, assessed how organizations in the sector address it and identified key themes and necessary future steps. We administered a survey to establish the sustainability maturity level within civil engineering surveying organisations and conducted several workshops with commercial and geospatial surveyors to explore key themes. The findings emphasized the critical need for early engagement of civil engineering surveyors during procurement and initial project stages while staying updated with developments in the sustainability landscape. Sustainability competence and early involvement allow civil engineering surveyors to influence decisions that impact economic, environmental, and social sustainability. The findings also stressed the role of the government and the importance of sustainability regulations in driving the sustainability agenda forward.