Tag Archives: Sustainability

Travis Perkins plc, the UK’s largest distributor of building materials, is at the forefront of the construction industry’s shift towards a sustainable future; With Net Zero Week set to take place from July 6-12 2024, Travis Perkins is committed to leading the change and setting a benchmark for decarbonisation in …

  Scientists from Cambridge University believe they have found a way to produce cement and reduce the carbon footprint of its manufacture. The most common building material, cement is also the most problematic as it requires so much energy to produce the chemical reactions to manufacture it.  The method, which …

Wolseley Group has announced its launch of its new offering ‘Renewables by Wolseley’, which aims to help installers get the job done on renewable projects. The Groups range features a wide variety of products, including: Air Source Heat Pumps, Ground Source Heat Pumps, District Heating Solutions, Solar Panels, Battery Storage …

Marshalls has published its 2023 sustainability report which covers key areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. Its key findings in the report include the publication of 16 additional Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) to give customers complete transparency on the environmental credentials of additional Marshalls products. Mike Edwards, head …

Travis Perkins has opened its doors to its latest branch in Derby; the merchants branch has created 15 new jobs in and around the local area and will cater to builders and tradespeople. The brand-new branch, which is located at Northedge Business Park, boasts a full tool, plant and specialist …

Heidelberg Materials UK has acquired construction soil and aggregate recycling company B&A Group; its acquisition is in line with its strategy to meet demand for recycled materials. The company also recently acquired Mick George Limited in the east of England. B&A Group joins Heidelberg Materials’ recycling business line. Simon Willis, …

Insulation supplier Knauf Insulation is planning to invest circa€200 million in a new state-of-the-art rock mineral wool factory for the UK market.  The large-scale facility will use cutting-edge, low-carbon electric melting technology,  and have an annual capacity in excess of 100,000 tonnes, Through this investment, Knauf Insulation will achieve two …

Worcester Bosch has announced its launch of the next generation of home heating: the CS5800i Hybrid Heat Pump. Offering year-round, low-carbon comfort, the product offers homeowners the instant heat, control and comfort they are used to by allowing a heat pump and boiler to work seamlessly together – with the …

More than £60 million allocated funding for schemes to promote heat pump installations has not been spent, which has raised questions over the effectiveness of the schemes – according to reports. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) was brought in to help homes and small business in England and Wales switch …

Travis Perkins is celebrating its 20th consecutive year of certification of the timber chain of custody; it has also recently joined Timber Development UK (TDUK). The merchant stated that as one of the biggest providers of timber for building and construction projects in the country, the business prides itself on ensuring …