For 20 years, the ‘Elite’ retractable ladder remains one of Premier Loft Ladders most popular products. The reason is simple – its versatility.
The use of diesel fuel to power construction plant and machinery has been identified as one of the ‘hotspots’ in energy consumption and carbon emissions for many contractors across the UK. With businesses seeking to reduce operational carbon emissions this creates an opportunity to achieve significant steps towards sustainable construction and Net Zero targets.
Interface, Inc. (NASDAQ: TILE), the global flooring solutions company and leader in sustainability, today unveiled its latest global carpet tile and luxury vinyl tile (LVT) collections.
Hines, a global property investor, developer and manager, has secured a resolution to grant planning approval from Southwark Council to build a new, landmark office and residential development at 18 Blackfriars Road. The approval, which was secured working with architect firm Foster + Partners and Lipton Rogers, allows Hines to breathe new life into a two-acre brownfield site that has remained undeveloped for 20 years.
Breathing Buildings, a leading provider of controlled hybrid ventilation systems, has supplied ventilation to ECO MEP’s carbon negative headquarters in Ashford, Kent.
The construction sector is one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases, with around 37% of global emissions . As the only truly renewable construction material, timber is being increasingly specified to help meet net zero commitments.
“Net Zero” is the current buzz word throughout the construction industry, and as such the ‘embodied carbon’ or ‘recycled content’ within new construction products is under scrutiny, with the perception that those manufactured with lower embodied carbon, or greater quantities of recycled content, are more sustainable. Yet a better understanding of the full picture is essential when choosing products.
The world’s first green hydrogen refuelling infrastructure for the recreational boating industry will be initiated in 25 Italian marinas and ports with refuelling stations designed by Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA).
With the clock ticking down to net zero, timber’s low-carbon credentials have placed it at the top of the construction agenda. Recently, the Government set out a forward-thinking plan to increase the use of timber in construction, as Andrew Carpenter, Chief Executive of the Structural Timber Association, explains.
Anyone can say they offer a ‘heavy duty’ loft ladder, but what does it really mean? Premier Loft Ladders explain what you need to know.
