Superglass Insulation Ltd

IntroductionCPD overview and learning objectivesThe environmental impact of the construction industryCarbon footprint overview of the construction sectorLook at carbon emissions within the construction industryThe role of buildings in greenhouse gas emissionsThe importance of insulation in reducing operational carbonKey drivers for changeNet Zero Strategy, client demand, and societal pressure for sustainable solutionsNet zero carbon building design and the role of insulationLife cycle analysisOverview of circularity and whole life carbon cycle analysisOperational vs embodied carbonOverview of operational and embodied carbon and how material choice impacts life-cycle emissionsWhy insulation is critical to lowering operational carbonGlass mineral wool insulation for energy efficient buildingsResponsible manufacturing processesRepurposing wasteSustainable aspirations - high thermal performance, recyclability, and circular economy potential, BREEAMQuality objectives – masonry cavity wall, masonry cavity and party wall, timber frame walls and roofs, loft/atticsBuilding regulations and certificationsRelevant UK building regulations & beyondApproved Document L, Approved Document BUnderstanding and Using Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)Specification best practicesSelecting the right product for performance & sustainabilityKey specification criteria: thermal conductivity, acoustic performance, fire safety, recyclabilityAddressing the performance gapDesign vs performance: how careful specification and correct installation are essential for project successCollaboration across the supply chainEngaging contractors, clients, and manufacturers in the specification process. NBS.Sustainability case studies 1 x case studySummary