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News Release from: Masterblock | Subject: Enviroblock
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 27 May 2005
Sustainable building blocks lead the way
Twelve months after its launch Masterblock has had an excellent response to Enviroblock - a new generation of dense and lightweight sustainable blocks.
Masterblock was the first aggregate building block company to launch a sustainable block with independently verified green credentials - which achieved an A rating for its traditional and cavity wall specification Masterblock developed the range of Lightweight and Dense 440x215x100mm blocks, which is certified by BRE Certification using the Environmental Profiles scheme for environmental performance
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 21 Jul 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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When the Ecopoint scores are compared to the 'Green Guide to Specification' all of the specifications assessed achieved an "A" rating as installed over a 60 year life and meet the growing need for sustainable products in the construction industry.
The Environmental Profiles Methodology was developed by BRE (Building Research Establishment) the UK's leading centre of expertise on buildings, construction, energy, environment, fire and risk.
The Environmental Profile Scheme is operated by BRE Certification and is a universal method of measuring the sustainability of all construction products and materials.
The quality and technical performance of Enviroblock is unchanged from Masterblock's standard Lightweight and Dense blocks.
Enviroblock was created as a result of the growing demand from both public and private sector clients for sustainable building products.
This follows the Government's White Paper on Sustainability, Production and Consumption in 2003 and the Sustainable Development Commission's recommendation that "Every single new home to be built in the UK should meet the highest standards of sustainability in design and construction".
Mark Crossland, Commercial Manager at Masterblock commented "There are still very few credible sustainable building products but Enviroblock is just part of our on-going commitment to minimise the effect of our operations and products on the environment.".
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