EDITOR’S VOICE TCF CONTACTS EDITORIAL


Hello and welcome to our first ever Sustainability Supplement,


With focus of the construction industry now firmly set on ensuring that all projects meet environmentally-friendly and sustainable standards, it’s more important than ever that the flooring sector also play a part.


So with this in mind, we hear from some of the most prominent flooring manufacturers and organisations on the steps they’re taking to ensure that their


and products and processes meet sustainable criteria. We also bring you guidance on how to ensure your company and future projects are ecologically sound while at the same time delivering the best value to clients and end-users.


I hope you enjoy reading!


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CONTENTS COVER STORY


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STEPPING TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE Jon Smith of CFS asks whether the construction industry is doing enough


to develop sustainability and considers the part that all levels of the supply chain can play in making improvements.


FEATURES


THE OTHER ADVANTAGES OF GOING GREEN Aside from helping the environment, what are the other benefits that eco- friendly products provide? Lisa Breakspear of FILA UK discusses.


DON’T BE LED ASTRAY BE A LEED LEADER INSTEAD With the focus set on creating green buildings, Flowcrete outlines how to ensure that a construction project can meet LEED credentials.


A POSITIVE COMMITMENT Steve Unwin talks us through the approach that Tarkett takes towards becoming a closed-loop manufacturer that puts people first.


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