One of the messages that has been debated in the media since the ground breaking outcome from the Paris climate talks last week (COP21) has been the difference between saving ourselves and our planet. Where we live, the Earth, will survive, but it will do so by adapting and changing according to very many factors – some of which are within the control of humans living today and our children’s children tomorrow. We can control what we do now. We can plan for what we do tomorrow.

The focus has to be upon how we want to live our lives and what legacy we leave behind. That’s why the Wales’ Commitment to Action on Climate Change event was so important last week and why we have to promote the consultation around the Well-being of Future Generations Act. Take a look at the details and ask yourself if your organisation is ready to take up the challenge, this new innovative and globally leading legislative change will have on your decision making processes? Find out more in the essentials guide to the WFG Act and look at the consultation documents here - It is something Welsh Government is taking very seriously and we (the construction industry), as the biggest enabling sector of the economy must respond to. Just look at the budget numbers: climate change programmes have been deemed a priority – the budget will rise from £48m to £73m. It is this trend that makes issues ranging from flood controls to refurbishment of our homes and schemes like the LENDERS project so vital. All of these ideas have a part to play in shaping how Welsh construction behaves, what it builds and the legacy we help leave behind.