Luis Bassett

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Decarbonisation & Sustainability Manager

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Join date: Dec 6, 2025

About

For over 85 years, the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has been the definitive voice of the plant-hire sector, shaping the future of construction across the UK. As the largest trade association for plant-hire companies, we represent businesses of all sizes – from independent owner-operators to national firms – all united in driving excellence, innovation, and safety in the industry.

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First Name

Luis

Last Name

Bassett

Phone

07777 141 318

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https://cpa.uk.net/

Company

Construction Plant-hire Association

Email:

luis@cpa.uk.net

Posts (1)

Dec 23, 2025 ∙ 5 min

Net Zero Construction: Why Plant Hire Can't Sail Straight Into Headwinds

The UK construction sector generates £14 billion through plant hire, supporting 195,000 jobs. But government decarbonisation policy is pushing this industry into what sailors call a 'no-go zone' – sailing directly into Force 10 gales where forward progress becomes impossible. Government policy is fixated on a utopian vision of zero emissions everywhere. While admirable in theory, this narrative is disconnected from reality and risks stalling progress in construction decarbonisation...