The Olympic Delivery Authority in London has officially launched its Learning Legacy, an initiative geared towards ensuring the lessons learned about health and safety in construction while preparing for the 2012 Games are carried forward in the years ahead.

Over the coming months, the official Olympics organisers will be continuously updating its Legacy programme, taking on board feedback from those working in construction, as well as in procurement, planning and project management.

It is hoped that this will then become a "comprehensive online libraries" for UK businesses to refer to, including construction firms focusing on greenfield developments.

Announcing the news, ODA chairman John Armitt noted that this will be possible due to the remarkable success of the Olympics preparations.

"The scale and speed of the coordinated UK effort to build the venues and infrastructure is unprecedented and the knowledge and lessons gained during construction will both benefit the industry and act as a catalyst for inward investment," he said.

Already the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) has welcomed the news, noting the Legacy will help members of its profession overcome the challenges of managing waste and enhancing logistical efficiency.

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