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Ireland lags behind Europe in the use of timber instead of concrete for the construction of new buildings. There are solutions on our on our own door step. #sustainableconstruction #concretefreefoundations #terratonics #concrete #climatechangeadvisorycouncil

𝗖𝗣𝗔 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 UK #construction output is set for a gradual recovery this year and next, according to the Construction Products Association's Winter forecasts, published today. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/e8jURCtH #roofing

🌿Ireland's Call to Action: Ditch Concrete, Scale-Up Timber for Climate! 🪵The Climate Change Advisory Council urges the Irish government to overhaul the construction sector by massively scaling up timber usage to meet climate targets. 🔍 Why This Matters: 1️⃣ Sustainable Construction: Only 24% of Ireland's new buildings started in 2020 used timber frames. Increasing this percentage is crucial for reducing the carbon footprint associated with traditional construction materials like steel and concrete. 2️⃣ National Strategy Needed: The call for an "overarching national strategy for all aspects of the timber industry" aims to unify efforts across various government departments and ensure a coordinated approach to boosting the timber sector. 3️⃣ Regulatory Support: Updating building regulations to facilitate greater use of timber can accelerate the adoption of greener building practices, which is crucial for Ireland to meet its decarbonisation goals. 🌍 This strategic shift supports global climate commitments and positions Ireland at the forefront of sustainable building practices in Europe. 🔗 Explore how this significant policy change could transform Ireland's construction landscape and its implications for the timber industry: https://lnkd.in/gkawAmJ5 🗣️ #questionforgroup: What are Ireland's potential challenges and opportunities in shifting from concrete to timber in construction? Share your insights! #sustainableconstruction #timber #climateaction #ireland #wood #climatechange #concrete #decarbonisation #construction #greenbuilding #architecture #engineering #woodcentral #woodcentralau1 #eu #greendeal #timberframing #framing #masstimber #masstimberconstruction #timberconstruction #timberengineering #europeanunion #reforestation #spruce #architects #ecoarchitecture #greenbuilding

The roofing market in Ireland has shown remarkable resilience and adaptability amidst evolving economic landscapes and environmental challenges. Read the latest on this dynamic sector in The Hardware Journal: https://lnkd.in/e6Tt3pFp #TheHardwareJournal #Roofing

Have you thought about ways to keep your construction site safe in Autumn? 🍂🏗️ The changes in the weather, particularly strong winds, can pose a significant challenge to construction sites. One essential aspect of site safety is ensuring that the site hoarding can withstand the change in elements. Our Multisite Hoarding can withstands windspeeds of up to 50mph without the need for backstays, but even for sites facing particularly harsh Autumn winds, we offer site-specific installation amendments to enhance resistance. 👉 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e_iUVtNH #ConstructionSafety #Autumn #RethyncSolutions #SteelHoarding #Reusable #Rethync #SiteHoarding #Housebuilders #Reuse #Recycle #Reduce #Sustainable #Construction #Environment

🌿Ireland's Call to Action: Ditch Concrete, Scale-Up Timber for Climate! 🪵The Climate Change Advisory Council urges the Irish government to overhaul the construction sector by massively scaling up timber usage to meet climate targets. 🔍 Why This Matters: 1️⃣ Sustainable Construction: Only 24% of Ireland's new buildings started in 2020 used timber frames. Increasing this percentage is crucial for reducing the carbon footprint associated with traditional construction materials like steel and concrete. 2️⃣ National Strategy Needed: The call for an "overarching national strategy for all aspects of the timber industry" aims to unify efforts across various government departments and ensure a coordinated approach to boosting the timber sector. 3️⃣ Regulatory Support: Updating building regulations to facilitate greater use of timber can accelerate the adoption of greener building practices, which is crucial for Ireland to meet its decarbonisation goals. 🌍 This strategic shift supports global climate commitments and positions Ireland at the forefront of sustainable building practices in Europe. 🔗 Explore how this significant policy change could transform Ireland's construction landscape and its implications for the timber industry: https://lnkd.in/gjiJcnUg 🗣️ #questionforgroup: What are Ireland's potential challenges and opportunities in shifting from concrete to timber in construction? Share your insights! #sustainableconstruction #timber #climateaction #ireland #wood #climatechange #concrete #decarbonisation #construction #greenbuilding #architecture #engineering #woodcentral #woodcentralau1 #eu #greendeal #timberframing #framing #masstimber #masstimberconstruction #timberconstruction #timberengineering #europeanunion #reforestation #spruce #architects #ecoarchitecture #greenbuilding

A really interesting product innovation by Heidelberg Materials Precast Contiga and Metsä Wood regarding hybrid wall elements that will make a contribution towards our CO2nstructZero aims. Constructed in a sandwich concrete,with a climate improved concrete outer layer, intermediate insulation and load bearing inner panel of LVL (laminated veneer lumber), its production method is similar to Heidelberg's existing panel products, thereby making its go to market costs lower. What's fascinating is that the product not only has a 30-50% lower climate impact compared to traditional elements, but also weights approximately 60% less than traditional elements, meaning that both transport costs and climate impact from transportation are significantly less, estimated at near 50%. Coupled with that, when used in a typical house, replacing concrete sandwich walls the reduction in the overall climate impact of the build is estimated at 15-25% With continued product innovations like these happeneing over every element of the Built Environment, the journey towards Net Zero becomes more attainable and visible. A positive step and well worth a read. #productinnovation #netzero

Do you know how the Revised Construction Products Regulation will reshape the insulation market? Do you know what options you have to stay compliant and competitive? Join our webinar today to stay ahead of the game.  Sign up here. https://bit.ly/3AKvl4U #insulation #sandwichpanels #woodfiberinsulation #sustainability #greendeal #polyurethanes

The European Union aims to be climate neutral by 2050, and the construction industry can contribute significantly to reach this target and we’re experiencing a demand for climate-smart solutions from the construction industry. ➡ One of the advantages of this hybrid element is that construction contractors do not have to change their way of building with concrete elements but can still lower their carbon dioxide emissions. “The production method is very similar to what we already have, so we can create these hybrid elements using the same approach as our other walls, and they are assembled in the same way. We haven’t made any major investments or modifications,” says Daniel Eriksson. https://lnkd.in/dBBAt2EZ

A material that’s been around since people built shelters – wood – is increasingly being proposed for low- and mid-rise buildings. Companies behind these “#masstimber” projects say that wood is a lower-carbon alternative to steel or concrete and brings other benefits, such as faster construction time and lower cost than concrete and steel. Advocates say the wood materials, made of compressed layers of wood with glue, offer good fire safety as well. Read More Here: https://lnkd.in/gFvzVJiz Brent Sohngen Arnie Didier