Gripsure Release Bamboo Decking CPD

As sustainability becomes a major concern for the construction industry, architects are turning to innovative and eco-friendly materials for their projects. Bamboo decking is one such material that is rapidly gaining popularity as a sustainable alternative to traditional wood decking.

Tobermore crowned ‘Sustainable Manufacturing Business of the Year'

Tobermore scooped the award at the Business Eye 2023 Sustainability Awards. Tobermore are committed to sustainable manufacturing & work hard to achieve the highest levels of performance across environmental, social & governance (ESG) pillars.

Arriving at net zero requires a joined-up approach

The way we construct new buildings has evolved significantly over time. Many look back nostalgically at the Victorian era as the golden age of construction and engineering and, while they may have a point about the skill and scale involved, those draughty buildings are costly to heat and all the wasted energy from single glazed windows and uninsulated walls and roofs means unnecessary carbon emissions.

Thermo Bamboo by Wallbarn

Thermo Bamboo is a luxurious decking product available by Wallbarn Ltd and is truly one of the most sustainable materials available for construction projects due to its environmental performance, fire resistance, longevity and structural performance.

Environmental Product Declarations now available on Wavin products

Wavin is proud to launch environmental product declarations (EPDs) for its product portfolios sold in the UK and Irish markets.

Marley enhances solar panel range with launch of M10

To further support the availability of sustainable roofing solutions, Marley has extended its SolarTile® range, with the launch of a new panel.

Blue Phoenix IBAA used at Project Gold, Severn Road, Bristol

IBAA is an extremely cost-effective material when compared to Primary Aggregates and BP UK is working towards a verified Carbon Footprint. There are also advantages logistically when using IBAA due to the low density of the material allowing for fewer vehicle movements as this gives volumetric advantages over primary materials.