The Green Organisation’s Green Apple Awards are one of the worlds most popular campaigns in relation to sustainability and the environment. Manufacturers being commended in the ‘built environment’ section include LACUK, who are the largest buildings material manufacturer worldwide. The company are hoping to contribute to government targets to achieve an 80% carbon reduction, by 2050. This goal may be attained by the development of innovative products for use within the building industry, which will [...]
The concept of sustainable architecture was used as a starting point in the construction of two innovative, high performance and energy efficient structures. The completed buildings both situated in Belgium, demonstrate the technologies developed and introduced by Dow Corning and comprise of a 32,000m2 distribution centre at Feluy, and a research facility at Seneffe. Both buildings were designed to incorporate advanced technical applications and address new eco-friendly construction demands. The main entrance of the distribution [...]
Norwich’s new City Academy will consist of a steel central spine, floor and roof panels with cross-laminated timber external walls. A back to back crescent design will give a view out across the school fields and will be finished using an innovative blend of mortar from CPI EuroMix. It was decided that the gently curved external walls required a reliable supply of mortar and also the main academy walls needed mortar coloured to compliment the [...]
With the state of the current economy there has been a knock on effect within many areas of society not least within the building trade. In the past it has been the normal progression for a couple to start their life together in a modest sized home, with a plan to move to a larger property once the children begin to appear. The availability of affordable homes up for sale has decreased dramatically being 40% [...]
A key factor within the building and construction trade in recent years has been the integration of energy efficient features and innovations. Encouraged by governments and individuals, practical measures to reduce carbon emissions and society’s carbon footprint are nowadays being introduced wherever possible. These concern areas such as voltage optimisation, glazing, insulation, solar energy, water saving, wind power and recycling. Technological developments have proved substantial with regards to new materials and systems to support this [...]
SJP Builders are the perfect alternative to choosing multiple contractors when embarking on home improvement or home maintenance. They are members of the guild of master craftsmen and provide a comprehensive range of expert services from designing and building to installation of kitchens and bathrooms. SJP building services undertake extensive house renovations to the highest standard, examples of which can be found on the SJP website along with information on all of their other projects [...]