Embodied carbon assessments follow a similar pattern, with 45.0 percent of respondents conducting these for only 0–25.0 percent of their projects, though 32.0 percent achieve the 26–50.0 percent range. Responses have remained virtually unchanged for the last three consecutive reports, with over 80.0 percent of contractors consistently stating that 50.0 percent or less of their projects involve embodied carbon assessments. This stagnation suggests significant barriers to wider adoption despite increasing regulatory and market emphasis on sustainability metrics.

Energy efficiency retrofit work focuses primarily on insulation installation, window installation, and solar PV systems, with heat pumps and battery storage currently less prevalent.

Companies report varied approaches to innovation, with some focusing on light gauge steel frame construction and others depending on ESG methods and modern construction techniques to improve productivity and efficiency. These initiatives suggest an industry seeking pathways to enhanced sustainability while managing cost and delivery pressures.