The five sustainable construction materials supporting the circular economy
The building and construction sector has one of the largest carbon footprints of any industry, accounting for 37% of global emissions.
As the scale of ongoing global construction is only set to increase to support a growing global population – equivalent to adding the surface area of Paris to the planet every year until 2050 – more sustainable practices must be considered to reduce environmental impact while supporting economic prosperity.
The importance of sustainable materials
The choice of materials used in a building project has by far the greatest bearing on its environmental impact.
Research estimates that 82–87% of a building’s emissions can be directly attributed to the embodied carbon of its materials.
Quality and longevity are essential qualities when reducing a building’s maintenance over time. The use of recyclable materials is also key in decreasing the high levels of waste generated both during construction and at the end-of-life stage.
Five sustainable construction materials
Building materials must be more carefully considered in the design stage – prioritising those with a high recycled content and infinite recyclability – if net zero targets are to be hit.
1. Steel
Steel is one of the most versatile building materials around, used to make beams, bars, plates and pipes.
It’s also one of the most sustainable, with an average global recycling rate of 80-90% (variable depending on industry) and performs well in terms of embodied carbon, with figures of 1.55 CO2e/kg and 1.99 CO2e/kg for steel sections and bars respectively.
2. Iron
Iron is used in steelmaking and plays an important role in the structural elements of buildings, as a long-lasting and durable material.
As with steel, recycling rates vary depending on the product but are estimated at 52–90%, while recycled content is 28-52%. Iron also has an embodied carbon of 2.03 CO2e/kg, which is higher than steel but low compared with other materials.
3. Concrete
Used in building foundations and flooring, concrete is known for its relatively low carbon footprint compared to other materials. It can be recovered, sorted and crushed during demolition to create recycled concrete aggregate – which can be used to make new products.
Averaged across different products, its embodied carbon is also just 0.103 CO2e/kg.
4. Aluminium
Valued for its lightness and durability, aluminium is used in roofing, walls, windows and doorframes.
It can be recycled repeatedly without any loss of quality and has an average recycling rate in construction of 92–98%, but a higher embodied carbon of 6.67 CO2e/kg.
5. Copper
Flexible, corrosion-resistant and long-lasting, copper is widely used in pipework, cladding and roofing and is an infinitely recycled material.
In Europe, it’s estimated that 70% of copper from end-of-life products is recycled, which rises to 90% in civil engineering projects. Copper also performs strongly in terms of carbon footprint, with recycled tubes and sheets having an embodied carbon of 0.84 CO2e/kg.
Building a sustainable future
The onus is now on the construction industry to shift to recyclable, low carbon construction materials to shape a more sustainable future.
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Construction sector insight: trends, concerns and the future for the industry
Author: Brendan Clarkson, Director, PKF Littlejohn Advisory
The construction sector in the United Kingdom is on the cusp of a significant transition. It is projected that a decline in interest rates towards the latter part of this year, in conjunction with a resurgence in supply chain efficiencies, may lay the groundwork for industry expansion. Although not completely resolved, the supply chain appears to be stabilising.
Nevertheless, vigilance is advised as the threat of insolvency persists among suppliers, particularly those still grappling with the economic aftershocks of the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, challenges including a reduced appetite for public spending and private investment, and a declining industry workforce, continue to pose risks to the sector’s recovery.
In July 2024, there were 2,191 company insolvencies in England and Wales, 7% lower than June 2024 but 16% higher than July in the year prior, according to Company Insolvency Statistics1. This number is still a
great deal higher than during the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2014-2019 period. Many of these insolvencies can be attributed to an unstable, and indeed unpredictable political and economic environment, a byproduct of a busy election year across the globe, compounded further by the continuously high cost of doing business.
Trends for the construction industry
In recent years, the construction industry has experienced significant cost volatility, particularly in terms of material expenses. A shortage of global raw materials, and the consequently increased demand for them, has played a large part in the demise of many businesses in the wider sector. It has also resulted, however, in the dissolution of many distributors and suppliers, leading to delayed shipping times and a requirement for overseas sourcing, which bears significant cost.
The introduction of new materials has similarly placed additional pressure on the sector. While new materials promise long-term savings and sustainable benefits, they could drive costs higher in the short term.
In addition to these challenges, the UK construction industry is having to address significant labour shortages. According to recent reports, the sector needs an additional 251,500 workers by 2028 to meet expected demand2. Key trades such as carpenters, bricklayers, and plasterers are in particularly short supply. This shortage is driving up costs and creating delays in project timelines. Efforts to address these shortages include adding key construction roles to the shortage occupation list to encourage skilled migration. However, the industry must also focus on training and retaining domestic talent to ensure a sustainable workforce for the future.
Given this complexity, strategic planning and effective cost management is essential for the industry to successfully navigate these financial challenges.
Addressing concerns for the future of construction
Emma Reilly FCICM from Top Service, an expert in construction industry debt recovery, predicts that the UK construction sector is projected to experience a modest decline in activity for the rest of 2024, with growth anticipated to resume in 2025. The upcoming year is expected to bring a significant shift in the sector, with spending moving from repair and maintenance (R&M) activities to new builds. This too follows the priority of the recently elected Labour Government.
“Historically, R&M spending has shown resilience during economic downturns, maintaining steadier demand. However, the current economic climate, characterised by higher borrowing costs, is reshaping spending patterns,” she says. “This shift indicates a reorientation in the industry’s focus, prioritising new construction projects over repair and maintenance work. It’s a change that reflects both a response to consumer demand and a strategic adaptation to the evolving economic landscape.”
The residential sector, especially new build residential output, continues to be the most significantly impacted segment within the UK construction industry. The sector has experienced a sharp decline, primarily due to the compounded effects of high interest rates, which have resulted in increased mortgage costs which make home buying less attainable.
Meanwhile, the construction industry is witnessing a rise in insolvencies, underscoring the growing financial pressures and challenges within the sector. This trend is particularly pronounced among mid-sized contractors and developers, who are having to contend with inflation and a reduction in new project starts. Additionally, securing performance bonds and credit limits has become more difficult as financial institutions adopt a more cautious approach due to market instability. This rise in insolvencies highlights a broader concern regarding liquidity and financial health in the industry, prompting firms to adopt more a cautious and strategic approach to financial management and project planning.
Businesses in the construction industry need to prioritise prudent financial management to thrive in a tough economic environment. If they sense difficulties, then seeking help early, in turn, means that restructuring professionals have more options available to them to help steer the ship, and leave you to focus on business growth, rather than a fight for survival.
Brendan Clarkson Director, PKF Littlejohn Advisory
1 https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/company-insolvency-statistics-june-2024
2 https://www.citb.co.uk/about-citb/construction-industry-research-reports/construction-skills-network-csn
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Spanguard recently acquired Tri-Bar / Four-Bar system offers ratings ranging from 30 to 125 amps. The product is commonly used in various types of assembly line manufacturing, aircraft hangar doors, amusement park rides, workstations and monorails.
Having a total cross section of 2” (50.8mm) by 2.5” (63.5mm), with four conductors, the product is ideal for fitting in narrow spaces, such as under a monorail flange. As with the Spanguard conductor bar, the Tri-Bar / Four-Bar employs continuous, jointless, copper conductor for durability and reliability. The Tri-Bar and Four-Bar are from the same product family with the same parts except for the housing. The Tri-Bar has three conductors, and the Four-Bar has four.
Richard Warriner, vice president at Spanguard, said: “Spanguard [U-S Safety Trolley] was the first continuous, joint-free electric conductor system. We purchased the higher [250- and 520-amp] conductor systems nearly 12 months ago; we decided on the purchase primarily due to its reputation for durability and reliability, resulting from their use of a continuous, jointless, copper conductor. Joints cause 95% of the problems with
Spanguard Expands Conductor System Range
Spanguard Corporation has purchased a compact, highly versatile conductor system from Starline, a LeGrand Corporation brand.
electrification systems. It is a natural next step for us to expand the line with the Tri-Bar / Four-Bar systems.”
Spanguard, a specialist in crane runway conductor systems, will target the new 30- to 125-amp system at a myriad of vertical marketplaces, including manufacturers of major appliances, aircraft hangar doors, automated systems, amusement park rides, automotive vehicles and parts, and material handling equipment.
Warriner added: “Business has been amazing. We knew the former U-S Safety Trolley range from LeGrand was a premium product when we considered purchasing it. We also knew the customers deserve premium support — and we built our model on providing it. What we hadn’t necessarily expected, was the immediate acceptance and dozens of customers expressing gratitude for bringing the product back to life.”
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Leading supplier of consumer units, BG is updating electrical installers and wholesalers on the latest category-relevant safety legislation, affecting electricians and electrical engineers who are inspecting, testing or installing circuits that are covered by circuit protection devices.
This change to Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) published the 3rd Amendment to BS7671: 18th Edition on the 31st July 2024 reflects safety and in particular the expansion of renewables into the home by making clear the definition and identification of protection devices
With new build and retro-fit sales of solar, energy storage, and EV charging on the increase, the role of circuit protection devices has become ever more important. This update clearly gives definition and marking identifications for bidirectional and unidirectional circuit protection devices.
A regulation has also been added under chapter 53 that gives clear definition when defining and installing devices for protection, switch control, monitoring and circuit isolation. This regulation also covers the potential and possible directions for power flow. If power flow is not in a single direction, only appropriate bidirectional devices shall be selected and used.
Why is this relevant?
With the increased demand to incorporate PV, Battery storage, and EV into homes, the regulation has been updated to further ensure that these installations are safe. Feeding power back into a circuit that has a unidirectional device could result in damage to the device, compromising safety to the home and its users.
Compliant circuit protection available now from BG
British General has a range 18th Edition Amendment 3 Bi-directional devices for installations that feed into and draw power through the same circuit protection device. These consist of Bidirectional RCDs, Circuit Breakers, and Double Pole RCBO devices.
Philip Grove, BG’s product manager for circuit protection commented “We are seeing the industry changing at a fast rate as customers introduce solar, renewables and electrical vehicle charging to their homes. It is ever more important to ensure that expansions and alterations are safe for the home and users. We welcome this latest update as this another step forward for ensuring users have safe installations.”
BG is part of the Luceco Group, which also includes the Sync Energy and Masterplug brands as well as commercial and domestic lighting. Luceco has over eighty years of industry experience and is internationally recognised as one of the market leaders across all key electrical products.
CheckFire aligns business with EU PFAS restriction timeline for a safer future
CheckFire Ltd, a leading provider of fire safety solutions, is taking decisive action to align its operations with the upcoming EU-wide restriction on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), commonly known as ‘forever chemicals.’
In response to the European Chemicals Agency’s proposed regulation, which will take effect in December 2030, CheckFire will discontinue select products within its Commander and CommanderEDGE fire extinguisher ranges that contain PFHxA, a chemical found in some of its offerings.
This proactive decision not only reflects CheckFire’s commitment to environmental responsibility but also positions the company as paving the way in the fire safety sector and is the first to make this move. By discontinuing PFAS-containing products as of October 2024, CheckFire ensures that its customers will be ready for the UK’s future PFAS ban, making the transition seamless and maintaining their confidence in the brand.
The upcoming regulation signifies a crucial shift in industry standards, as PFASs pose long-term risks to both the environment and living organisms. In anticipation of these changes, CheckFire is committed
to developing fluorine-free alternatives within its new Green Crosshair fire extinguisher product line under The Green Range. This latest offering will uphold the exceptional quality, performance, and innovation customers expect from CheckFire, now with the added benefit of being PFAS-free.
Cameron Robins, managing director of CheckFire, stated: “The upcoming EU PFAS restrictions represent a significant shift for the fire safety sector, emphasising the need for sustainable solutions.
By discontinuing PFAS-containing products now and introducing fluorine-free alternatives, we are not only ensuring compliance but also leading the industry towards a safer and more environmentally responsible future. This proactive approach highlights our commitment to both public safety and environmental stewardship.”
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Group Metropolitan appoints Mark Turner
Turnkey Solutions Company has appointed Mark Turner in a new role as Critical Switchgear Maintenance Director
Mark Turner has joined Group Metropolitan to lead a new department within the business, Critical Switchgear Maintenance. As Director of this new offer, Mark brings with him over twenty years of experience in specialised electrical maintenance, previously having played a pivotal role in developing and building two companies that are now market leaders in the industry.
As a leading provider of turnkey solutions across the commercial offices, data centers and retail sectors, Group Metropolitan has formed this new department and maintenance division service to further smooth operations within its clients’ buildings. The Critical Switchgear Maintenance division is dedicated to delivering complete service and maintenance of all switchgear and electrical distribution infrastructure.
Mark has vast experience in the Critical Switchgear Maintenance industry, securing and managing sales and contracts with large banks, financial companies in London and the Ministry of Defence, and further into his career focusing on providing electrical switchgear services, maintenance and small projects for the financial and data centre industry.
More recently, Mark has overseen the growth of service and support to major data centres across the UK and Europe, with clients including industry giants such as Google, Amazon and Microsoft, as well as numerous colocation data centre service providers.
Speaking about the new department and his role, Mark Turner, Critical Switchgear Maintenance Director said:
“I am excited for the challenges ahead with Group Metroplitan. It is an organisation with an outstanding reputation in the marketplace, and I look forward to building on this with the Critical Switchgear Maintenance division to further advance its offer, developing long term tailored contracts to meet the exacting needs of our clients.”
BRITISH GENERAL INNOVATING HOUSE BUILDING WITH VISTRY
British General (BG Electrical) products have been featured in the Vistry Innovation Centre (VIC), a new house design that paves the way for the Future Homes Standard and beyond to net zero carbon.
Vistry Group, which owns the house building brands Linden Homes, Bovis Homes, Countryside Homes and Countryside Partnerships, has created the state-ofthe-art factory to showcase brands using cutting edge technologies to promote the construction of more sustainable new build homes.
The BG Electrical products featured include the BG consumer units, Wi-Fi double switch sockets, integrated door chime, outdoor power socket, and smart home control socket.
Part of the Luceco Group, British General is leading the way in smart electrics, creating environmentally responsible electrical solutions as homes become more energy efficient by utilising smart innovations. The inclusion of these BG Electrical products in Vistry’s Innovation Centre can aid homeowners to
optimise their operational energy usage, delivering smarter solutions to reduce energy wastage and emissions.
Jack Brayshaw, Head of Technical Innovation at Vistry Group, said: “The VIC is an industry-leading facility which demonstrates Vistry’s solutions to meet Part L 2021 and beyond.
“It’s providing us with the opportunity to implement and trial a whole host of innovative technologies as
we gear up for the introduction of the Future Homes Standard and the journey to net zero. We’re showcasing the work we are doing in this area and illustrating the combined impact of our production capacity and sustainable advances in tackling the ongoing demand for high-quality new homes. We are one of the first large developers already building timber-frame homes at scale and we hope to trial these smarter technologies at a development in the near future as we develop our low carbon specifications.”
Joe Wright, National House Builder Account Manager for Luceco, said: “This new collaboration with Vistry and British General is an exciting venture into the future of house building. The entirety of the Luceco Group and its brands are dedicated to sustainability and electrifying the UK. Vistry is one of the house builders leading the way for the Future Homes Standard and net zero house building and British General is proud to be involved as we strive to constantly innovate and create products that will help the UK reach this goal.”
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British General is part of the Luceco Group, which also includes the Luceco Lighting, Masterplug and BG Sync EV brands. With over eighty years of industry experience, the Luceco Group is internationally recognised as one of the market leaders across the key electrical categories.
Over 1100 objections lodged as Albrighton comes out in force against Boningale Homes green belt grab
A controversial housing scheme that threatens 52-hectares of Shropshire green belt has received unprecedented opposition following the end of the consultation phase.
Over 1100 objections have been submitted against Boningale Homes speculative plans to build 800 houses in Albrighton in a move that will rip the heart out of the village and turn it into a town with creaking infrastructure and major traffic issues.
Albrighton Village Action Group (AVAG), which is made up of local volunteers, has welcomed the overwhelming support of residents and are now calling on Shropshire Council to stand on the right side of history by rejecting this speculative planning application that would destroy high quality greenbelt and
The scale of opposition is significant, with a 3700-strong petition already handed in (representing 83% of the local population) and now over 1100 objections lodged from residents.
Charlie Blakemore, Co-Chair of AVAG, commented: “We know that residents of the village are furious at Boningale Homes plan to rip the heart out of our village and destroy quality green belt, but even we are surprised at the scale of objections.
“Over 1100 residents have taken time to lodge their objections on the Shropshire Council Planning Portal, which clearly shows the level of deep feeling in the community that the location, and scale of this speculative proposal, is just not right.
farmland forever.
“This is genuine livedin knowledge that the village’s roads, infrastructure and amenities would simply not cope with this scale of unplanned overdevelopment.”
He continued: “We’ve also seen a unanimous response from other local community groups, with Albrighton Flooding Action Group (AFLAG), Albrighton Development Action Group (ADAG) and Albrighton Parish Council all objecting and throwing their substantial weight behind our campaign.”
Claire Lakin, a founding member of Albrighton Village Action Group, continued: “We’ve long stressed that we’re not against new housing in the village and have been a strong supporter of the Local Plan that has put aside land to support the build of 771 properties.
AVAG, which has been supported throughout by local MP Mark Pritchard, has submitted its own 92-page document and a specially produced drone objection video.
The group has also arranged technical reviews by two planning consultants and a lawyer and has submitted a further four professional objection documents –all funded by donations from local residents and businesses.
Increased traffic, road closures, pressure on creaking medical and transport infrastructure and negative impact on the high street have all been cited, whilst there is massive worry about the ecological damage the proposed development is going to cause and the negative impact of mental health and well-being by stripping away 52-hectares of productive farmland and green belt.
“This level of development alone represents nearly a 25% increase in the population of Albrighton, so you can’t say that we’re not doing our bit to provide local housing. This proposal from Boningale Homes is just pure greed and, you can tell by its scattergun approach, that it’s just throwing lots of applications around hoping that one sticks.”
She concluded: “The level of public objections has been fantastic. We were also buoyed with recent news confirming that the Local Plan does not need to be revised upwards in line with the new NPPF consultation proposals.”
Albrighton Village Action Group has already raised over £10,000 towards supporting its campaign and are hosting several charity events in the coming months.
(l-r) Steve Thomas, Duncan Reeves, Willowe Keeley, Charlie Blakemore, Dipika Price, Mark Pritchard MP, Jayne and Stephen Czira
Research shows over half of waste datasets published by government Conservatives
• The number of waste and recycling datasets published by the former Conservative government fell by an average rate of 6% each year between 2010 and 2022.
• In the first three years of Conservative leadership, an average of 30 datasets were published every year – by 2022, this figure had dropped to 12.
• The decline in waste and recycling reporting runs parallel to a slow in progress toward net-zero targets across a range of industries, with businesses now subject to less scrutiny.
A new analysis of statistical datasets published by the government has revealed a sharp downturn in the amount of environmental reporting carried out under the former Conservative government.
The research, released by the Copper Sustainability Partnership (CuSP), shows that the number of waste and recycling datasets fell by more than half between 2010 and 2022.
In the first three years of Conservative leadership, an average of 30 waste and recycling datasets were published each year. By the end of 2022, there were only 12 datasets available.
The Department of Environment, Food & Rural Affairs’ budget decreased significantly under the former Conservative government, while funding for environmental protection was also halved.
Austerity measures have restricted research activity, leading to several key waste and recycling statistical datasets being phased out.
With the Labour government emphasising its commitment to reducing waste and moving to a circular economy, campaigners are now calling on the government to deliver on its promises and reinstate key environmental reports.
Oliver Lawton, Co-founder of CuSP and Managing Director of Lawton Tubes, said: “The former government has set a dangerous precedent by relaxing its vigilance in regard to environmental reporting. Not only do these reports provide valuable insights that inform waste management policy, but they also hold businesses to account over poor waste treatment practices.”
waste and recycling government phased out under
“The diversion of funding away from environmental research and protection means businesses from some of the highest-polluting sectors are now under less scrutiny, derailing the progress that has been made by others to decarbonise.”
Much of the emphasis of the former government was on relaxing environmental regulations for businesses in order to facilitate economic growth.
In 2013, the Department for Business Innovation & Skills introduced a new directive stipulating that regulators should avoid imposing “unnecessary burdens on businesses”.
Following the withdrawal of the UK from the EU in 2020, regulations surrounding waste management reporting also changed.
For instance, the UK is no longer required to report on the treatment of waste across different NACE areas – a classification system used by the EU to categorise different economic activities such as construction and manufacturing.
Requirements for corporate sustainability reporting are also more comprehensive in the EU, where it is mandatory for all large and listed companies to disclose information on their environmental impact.
Fellow Co-founder of CuSP and Head of Sales at Mueller Europe, Andrew Surtees, said: “Over the last decade the UK has moved away from the European community in its commitment to corporate
sustainability, with funding cut for research and regulators given diminished powers.”
“In the construction industry, we have seen new products that are neither made with recycled materials nor recycled at the end of their lifecycle pushed by manufacturers, adding to already excessive levels of waste emissions at a time when the sector is falling further behind in its net-zero commitments.”
“The Labour government’s pledge to minimise waste is welcome but must be backed up by decisive action, starting with a thorough review of the current state of waste and recycling in industries like construction that have long been able to escape scrutiny.”
For more information, visit: www.cuspuk.com
UK professional services firms look to GenAI for improved productivity and profitability, Deltek report reveals
Deltek has today published its ‘Adopting Emerging Tech: How to Streamline Project Management and Boost Productivity with Generative AI’ guide, revealing 79% of firms plan to increase investment in emerging tech.
This comes as 74% of professional services firms are confident that investing in AI will expand services and 41% say successful implementation will increase profits
New research from Deltek, the leading provider of software and solutions for project-based businesses, reveals that, while 79% of professional services firms expect to increase investment in emerging technologies, there are significant challenges holding back adoption. The findings, which form part of its ‘Adopting Emerging Tech: How to Streamline Project Management and Boost Productivity with Generative AI’ guide, show that organisations are prioritising AI implementation to overcome these challenges to drive growth and profitability.
Almost a third (30%) report that failing to make
significant digital transformation progress will result in the loss of market share within 12-months, making it essential for firms to overcome barriers, quickly. The top three challenges to adoption are: the cost of technology (54%), prioritising which technologies are most applicable to the business (50%), and a lack of employee education about trends and how they apply to their industry (30%) according to respondents.
Investing in and implementing AI is seen as a competitive advantage (74%), alongside giving businesses the ability to expand the services they can deliver to the market (74%). 72% believe AI
will improve their staff’s job satisfaction and 41% believe successful implementation will increase profits.
Bret Tushaus, Vice President of Product Management at Deltek comments on the findings, “Project management challenges have been further compounded by ongoing global socioeconomic disruption, placing greater pressure on firms to optimise cost and reduce resources to stay profitable while meeting customer demand. It’s like trying to keep a household running smoothly during tough times, making sure all needs are met while tightening the budget.”
Bret adds: “Investing in Project ERP as a backbone, will provide insight into business metrics, optimisation of processes, and support the productivity gains needed to help firms ensure they stay on-track and demonstrate success confidently to key stakeholders. Think of it as a detailed family planner that helps you track expenses, plan meals, and manage schedules all in one place, making it easier to keep everything under control and show progress.”
Deltek today launches its new guide Adopting Emerging Tech: How to Streamline Project Management and Boost Productivity with Generative AI’, leveraging new findings from
the Clarity Trends and Insights for Architecture, Engineering and Consulting Firms report, to help project-based businesses overcome challenges and unlock the opportunities.
Download the full report here: Adoption Emerging Tech: How to Streamline Project Management and Boost Productivity with Generative AI
Bret Tushaus, Vice President of Product Management at Deltek
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‘Brokers’ New Deal to Become Leeds United Community Partner
Specialist finance broker, 21Finance has agreed a multiyear deal with sports-rights specialist, Eleven Sports Media to become a Leeds United Community Partner.
21Finance will use its Community Partnership status to reach fans during every stage of the matchday journey, through high impact digital displays and powerful fan engagement platforms installed throughout Elland Road.
Other branding opportunities will also be made available through Eleven’s award-winning StadiumTV and StatTV, a dedicated club channel for fans, to engage supporters on arrival. The company will be invited to attend invitation-only partner events, which provide a platform to connect and network with other local businesses within the Community Partnership.
The 21Finance team explained why the company is keen to participate in community-driven sports partnerships: “Although we are a national operator, community is central to 21Finance’s ethos, and we are keen to work closely with local communities around the UK and to support sport
across the regions. Being a Leeds United Community Partner enables us to connect with fans and residents in Yorkshire.
“The Community Partnership also allows us to enhance brand visibility and add weight to our marketing effort by increasing our brand exposure through various channels.”
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The Role of Aluminium Joinery Construction: A Strategic Choice
In today’s fast-evolving construction landscape, the demand for highperformance materials is higher than ever. Businesses in the construction sector are increasingly turning to aluminium joinery as a preferred solution for a variety of building applications. This trend is driven by aluminium’s exceptional properties, which offer a unique combination of durability, sustainability, and design flexibility. For B2B partners, understanding the advantages of aluminium joinery is essential for making informed decisions that can lead to long-term success in the construction industry.
Why Aluminium Joinery?
Aluminium joinery stands out in the construction industry for several key reasons. Firstly, aluminium is known for its remarkable strength-to-weight ratio. This property allows for the creation of robust structures that are also lightweight, making transportation and installation easier and more cost-effective. For businesses involved in large-scale projects, the reduced weight of aluminium components translates to lower logistics costs and faster assembly times on-site.
Joinery in Modern Choice for B2B Partners
Another significant advantage of aluminium is its resistance to corrosion. Unlike other materials that may degrade or rust over time, aluminium maintains its integrity even in harsh environmental conditions. This characteristic is particularly valuable for construction projects in coastal areas or regions with extreme weather patterns, ensuring the longevity and reliability of the structures.
Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
Sustainability is a growing concern across all industries, and construction is no exception. Aluminium is a fully recyclable material, which means that the environmental impact of aluminium joinery is minimal compared to other options. Moreover, the use of aluminium in construction contributes to better energy efficiency. Modern aluminium joinery systems, such as those provided by Aluprof, are designed to minimize heat loss and improve thermal insulation, thereby reducing energy consumption in buildings.
For instance, incorporating solutions like roller shutters into your projects can further enhance energy efficiency. These systems not only provide shade and reduce the need for artificial cooling but also offer additional security and privacy.
Design Flexibility
Aluminium’s malleability allows for a wide range of design possibilities, enabling architects and builders
to create aesthetically pleasing structures without compromising on performance. Whether it’s sleek modern facades or intricate custom designs, aluminium joinery can meet the most demanding architectural requirements.
Partnering with Aluprof
For B2B clients seeking high-quality aluminium joinery solutions, partnering with a trusted provider like Aluprof ensures access to state-of-the-art products and expert support. Aluprof offers an extensive range of aluminium systems tailored to meet the specific needs of various construction projects. Their commitment to innovation and sustainability makes them a valuable partner for any business looking to enhance its construction capabilities.
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In conclusion, aluminium joinery is not just a trend but a strategic choice for the future of construction. Its durability, sustainability, and design versatility make it an indispensable material for modern building projects. B2B partners who embrace aluminium joinery stand to gain a competitive edge in the marketplace, delivering superior results that meet the evolving demands of the industry.
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