There is a general consensus on the principle of sustainability, and the UK Government has adopted the principles of sustainable development and encourages its integration into all publicly funded construction work.

Social housing projects have a requirement to demonstrate sustainability, yet the people involved in their procurement have a varied understanding of the term.

This research explores the interpretation of sustainability from the perspective of a housing association and develops a toolkit, ‘ConSus’ to enhance the delivery of sustainability in the procurement of social housing.