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It's not just about CO2. This is the trap of "Carbon Tunnel Vision." We focus so much on carbon emissions that we forget about other important issues like biodiversity, air pollutants, water, and health. 🌱💧 To tackle the climate crisis, we need to think bigger and address all these interconnected challenges. What do you think? Are we too focused on carbon alone? 🤔 #Sustainability #CarbonTunnelVision #Biodiversity #CleanAir #HolisticSolutions

❗️UPDATE❗️ Please note that there have been a few changes to the dates of some of the Bradfords Building Supplies Ltd Trade Days! Refer below for the updated dates👇 #KRend #newstockist #tradedays

Ah, these comparisons. They look nice and tidy, don’t they? 43,001 kgCO₂e for concrete, 25,442 kgCO₂e for wood. It almost feels like the story is complete, wrapped up in a bow. Here’s the kicker: wood isn’t just another building block; it’s a carbon sponge! It pulls CO₂ from the air and keeps it locked away, out of sight, out of mind. But here? It’s treated like just another number in a spreadsheet. 👉 They tell us, ‘timber burns, so emissions go up.’ Right, if we’re setting fire to our buildings like we’re in some post-apocalyptic movie. Meanwhile, steel and concrete? They don’t just evaporate into thin air, either. Steel wants energy—lots of it—to recycle, and concrete? It mostly gets ground down into rubble. Not quite the recycling fairytale. 🤷♂️ So, how fair is this really? We forget that wood has a secret: it plays defense against carbon. Ignoring that is like comparing a solar panel to a coal plant and pretending the sun doesn’t come for free. See the problem? We should. Wood deserves more credit for the quiet work it does, and when we overlook that, we miss the real story. 🙏 To compare, see diagram from "Buildings as a global carbon sink." Nature Sustainability 3, 269-276 (2020).

In late August, Medallion Corporation announced it was embarking on a mission to construct six new purpose-built rental developments in Toronto, Oshawa and Ajax—projects that will bring over 1,500 units to market by 2028, filling a void of need at a time when housing is in short supply. But despite recent policy changes and government programs intended to create a more favourable environment for rental construction, the road forward hasn’t been easy, reported Canadian Apartment Magazine. “There has been no lack of red tape, especially with the City of Toronto,” says Rad Vucicevich, director of development and construction at Medallion. “So far, we’ve encountered problems trying to get permits, trying to get approvals and trying to get moving on construction. While some delays are understandable given what’s been going on these past few years, there is a housing crisis, and we need to do things faster. Some municipalities appear to have a better handle on it than others.” https://lnkd.in/gmtYhkDJ #toronto #construction #residential

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🛠️🏡 Building a new home? Be aware of these common issues to ensure a smooth construction process and a quality finished product. #homeinspection #homeinspector #flrealtor #flrealestate #newconstruction

🏠 Barratt Addresses Building Safety Concerns with £192m Set-Aside Barratt Developments has allocated £192m towards remediating dangerous buildings. This decision, detailed in their latest trading update, highlights the firm's commitment to safety and durability in the built environment. The allocation includes a significant £61.9m to address fire safety and external wall system issues from early 2024. Additionally, £130m has been earmarked for addressing concrete frame concerns in two London developments and various fire safety problems. Despite these challenges, Barratt's operational performance remains strong. In the latest financial year ending 30 June 2024, the housebuilder sold 7,239 homes valued at £1.9bn and completed 14,004 homes. They also anticipate a reduction in build cost inflation, which peaked at 5% last year. #Construction #Housebuilding #BuildingSafety

Did you know that clay brick is a simple and safe solution to meet Part L building regulations, a key part of the Future Homes Standard? BDA members' bricks already meet the stringent caps of the Brick Quality Charter (BQC), ensuring high-quality materials that can help specifiers comply with Part L's energy efficiency requirements. This aligns with the government's focus on occupant safety and climate-safe homes in the Future Homes Standard (implementation in 2025). While the Future Homes Standard isn't officially going to be implemented until 2025, reducing carbon emissions of new builds has long been at the front of housebuilders' minds. Read more in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/erCTj22H #BetterWithBrick #Regulations #Compliance #BuildingSafetyAct #BSA #FutureHomesStandard #FHS #BrickQuality

Older commercial buildings should fit into a special class of retrofit. They have all the quirks of the historic craft of multi-wythe brick construction that it shares with the historic residential buildings, except, with a twist. Now you have to bring them up to code for today. Residential part 9 buildings have a looser set of requirements, not so with commercial, and that’s the tricky part. It gets even more complicated when the trades are coming from the residential side of the industry… More on that.

Propelled by increasing construction activities, growing repair and maintenance of building exteriors, and a rise in the hospitality industry, the #canadiansidingmarket is expected to reach an estimated $3 billion by 2030 and it is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 4% from 2023 to 2030. Future of the Canadian siding market looks promising with opportunities in non-residential and residential construction. Top companies in this market include Cornerstone Building Brands, James Hardie, CertainTeed, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation, and Westlake Royal Building Products. #construction #siding #vinyl #residential #nonresidential #canada Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dUVM6Vq5