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Recycle with ROCKWOOL

Recycling materials is a key method of reducing waste in the construction industry and working towards closed loop production. Insulation experts ROCKWOOL have introduced a recycling scheme which allows contractors and builders to recycle any leftover ROCKWOOL material, refurbishment waste, and off-cuts (known as recyclate). Not only does this prevent waste, the recycled products are… Read more »

A Guide to: Sustainability

Sustainable Products from Workplace Interior Shop Our modern world is a hub for progression and adaptation. This has never been more important given the climate crisis we currently face. Across the board, construction companies are constantly innovating and growing in order to tackle their own environmental impact, such as aiming for carbon neutrality and minimising… Read more »

SKA Rating System

What is the SKA Rating System? SKA Rating was established in 2009 as the environmental assessment method, benchmark and standard for non-domestic fit-outs. It helps designers, contractors, landlords and tenants assess fit out projects against a set of sustainability good practice criteria, known as good practice measures (GPM).  While other environmental rating standards exist (e.g.… Read more »

BREEAM: The World’s First Sustainability Rating Scheme for the Built Environment

What is BREEAM? BREEAM (Building Research Establishment’s Environmental Assessment Method) was the first established sustainability rating scheme for construction and refurbishment. BREEAM helps clients measure and reduce the environmental impacts of their buildings and in doing so create higher value, lower risk assets. What are the aims of BREEAM? To mitigate the life cycle impacts… Read more »

Building a More Sustainable Future: What Does This Mean for the Construction Industry?

In the face of climate crisis, it’s no surprise that sustainable practices have become commonplace and more accessible. With this in mind, how is the construction industry adapting to the demands of our environment?   Sustainable construction adopts a number of principles, with the overall goal to reduce the industry’s impact on the environment through sustainable… Read more »