Van Reenen, Coralie AGibberd, Jeremy TVan Reenen, Tobias HSurridge, AKJReynolds, LVan der Merwe, LHugo, JEuston-Brown, MOellermann, Bernd RDomingo, NSenarathne, SWilkinson, SPerera, S2025-07-212025-07-212025-05978-981-96-3852-9978-981-96-3853-6https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-3853-6_4http://hdl.handle.net/10204/14298This chapter investigates the role of stakeholder collaboration and engagement in achieving net zero carbon (NZC) buildings, which are essential to mitigate climate change. Barriers to the effective implementation of NZC buildings are identified, and the contribution of stakeholders in overcoming these is discussed, specifically with reference to engaging local communities and environmental groups, preparing the workforce, and education and training. The chapter draws on the insights of stakeholders collected through a survey and presents success stories that showcase effective collaboration in achieving sustainable construction goals. It applies stakeholder theory to the construction industry, identifying four categories of stakeholders in the value chain to achieve NZC buildings, namely policy makers, industry actors, end users, and civil society. The roles of these stakeholders and the importance of coordination and collaboration at an industry-wide level are discussed. The chapter identifies key factors that are necessary for successful industry transformation and recommends that strong leadership and clear objectives are necessary to facilitate a coordinated effort that produces change.AbstractenNet zero carbonNZCConstruction industryBook Chaptern/a