According to the latest figures from Carpet Recycling UK, a record amount of carpet was diverted from landfill in 2014. Carpet waste is often used as part of the SRF mix utilised by cement plants.
Skills shortages are on the increase across a number of trades and professions, with small construction firms experiencing particular difficulties.
UK construction output is forecast to increase by 5.3% in 2015 and by 17.8% by 2018, according to the latest forecasts from the Construction Products Association.
Stakeholders and industry representatives will discuss a government-commissioned study into how heat-intensive industries can reduce carbon emissions.