Using the methodology presented in the Eco-innovation Manual, this supplement on building materials provides sector-specific information and guidance to sustainability consultancy service providers supporting companies in eco-innovation. It should be used alongside the Manual to provide further context at each step and examples of how the methodology, activities and templates can be applied in real life to a company in the building materials sector. The target audience of both the manual and the supplement is the service provider, typically a sustainability consultancy organisation or individual.

The Eco-innovation Manual provides further guidance on how service providers can conduct and link together the different stages of the eco-innovation process, as well as providing generic guidance, such as on how to research and engage target companies, gather data, pitch services, conduct meetings and workshops, and use the templates for assessing and documenting current and proposed operations.