EXTERNAL ENVELOPE 51
CCPI: an essential tool for building trust
The Building Safety Act has made it critical for cladding manufacturers to provide accurate product information. Alan Lamming from Valcan discusses how the advent of of CCPI is building a sense of trust among manufacturers and specifiers
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n today’s industry, providing clear, accurate, and transparent information about construction products is essential to ensure that architects make informed decisions about the design of buildings. Architects and main contractors rely on this information to ensure compliance, design, specification, installation, use, maintenance, and disposal of materials on their projects. Clear and transparent product information also contributes to the overall safety and durability of buildings and facades. Architects need a thorough understanding of the performance characteristics of cladding materials and systems to ensure that they meet the necessary safety standards and regulations. This information is crucial for designing facades that are safe, resilient and can withstand future environmental challenges. The Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) was created to promote an urgent and positive culture and behaviour change in the way the construction product manufacturing industry manages and provides information on their products. Created by the Construction Product Association (CPA) in response to Dame Judith Hackitt’s review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety after the Grenfell Tower tragedy, this code aims to change how product information is managed and provided. Dame Judith Hackitt’s review highlighted the urgent need for a shift in the way construction product organisations market their products. The CCPI sets out to raise standards in product information and move the industry to a place where product information is communicated clearly, accurately, and effectively, whether it’s in a brochure, presentation, website, or social media platform.
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By raising standards and promoting transparency, the CCPI is paving the way for a more informed and confident decision- making process for architects and users of construction products. It’s all about helping to build a culture of greater trust and reliability in the industry.
How does the CCPI work? The CCPI aims to raise standards in product information and its management. By going through a rigorous assessment process, manufacturers of construction products can demonstrate their commitment to providing accurate and consistent product information. This not only helps to benefit confidence among architects and others involved in building design, but also sets a high standard for the UK construction market.
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CCPI is paving the way for a more informed and confident decision-making process
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