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CCF champions collaboration and greater accuracy in ESG reporting
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ational interior building products distributor CCF has joined forces with manufacturer supply chain partners
British Gypsum and Isover to highlight the growing importance of accurate carbon data within the construction supply chain. Held at the Saint Gobain Solutions Centre
on Portland Street in London, more than 30 main and subcontractors attended, including sustainability specialists Construction Carbon and environmental leads from across the UK. The event was part of CCF, British Gypsum and Isover’s wider Focused on Building for Good campaign, which promotes greater supply chain collaboration between manufacturers, suppliers, contractors and project teams. Several speakers took the stage, with
British Gypsum, CCF and Construction Carbon sharing insights into the challenges and opportunities surrounding carbon reporting. The session explored the increasing regulatory and commercial pressure on manufacturers to provide verifi ed Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs), and the complexities involved in producing this level of detailed product information. A key challenge highlighted during the
event was the limited availability of reliable carbon data, with many organisations still relying on generic industry averages rather than
gaining access to more accurate product data is helping them manage waste, support early project acceptance and access rebate payments linked to carbon reduction. Phil said: “CONNECT has been shaped in
verifi ed manufacturer information. Discussions throughout the day reinforced the need for greater transparency and traceability across supply chains to enable materials to be tracked from manufacturer through to installation on site. Speaking on behalf of CCF was Head of
Customer Sustainability Solutions and Sales Phil Monkman who outlined how the company has been working closely with subcontractors, main contractors, industry specialists and the wider Travis Perkins Group to develop CONNECT, a carbon calculation tool designed to provide more accurate reporting than anything currently available in the market. Representatives from CCF’s customer base
were also in attendance, with BPC Interiors, an early adopter of the CONNECT tool, sharing fi rst- hand experience of using CONNECT and how
partnership with the people who will use it every day, so hearing from early adopters like BPC Interiors is invaluable. By combining verifi ed manufacturer data from partners such as British Gypsum and Isover with CCF’s own supply chain insight, CONNECT gives contractors a clearer picture of their carbon impact and the confi dence to make better informed decisions at every stage of a project.” The discussions also explored how better
carbon data can support pre-construction planning, giving project teams the ability to evaluate environmental impact earlier in the design process. Feedback from attendees showed strong demand for accessible sustainability reporting tools, particularly among contractors and subcontractors navigating increasingly complex ESG requirements. The event reinforced that carbon reporting is becoming a strategic priority for the construction sector, supporting both compliance and more sustainable project delivery.
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Installing contractor puts forward Wraptite® membrane for Manchester PBSA development
their confi dence in Proctor Group’s Wraptite® external air barrier by putting the product forward for use on the facade. The Echo Street development in Manchester
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comprises three towers, of 16, 21 and 27 storeys, with 11 and 15 storey links between them. A total of 1224 rooms, provided across 38,350 m2 (142,000 ft2
) of fl oor space, are complemented
by extensive indoor and outdoor amenity spaces for working, socialising, dining and exercising. Completion is due in July 2026. As part of regenerating a gateway site in the
city centre, the fi nished scheme is targeting a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating. Air source heat pumps and solar PV panels form part of an all-electric approach. In addition, the linking sections have green roofs.
COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL SUPPORT KEY TO ONGOING RELATIONSHIP The willingness of Eire Facades, the installing contractor, to propose Wraptite as an alternative to the specifi ed membrane shows the extent of their trust in the product. This confi dence is rooted in their relationship
with Proctor Group and the technical support the manufacturer has provided across multiple projects – including Echo Street.
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Delivering building performance means getting the most out of quality products. To that end, Proctor Group gave toolbox talks to three project managers. All were receptive to the training, and it was clear from the Proctor Group’s subsequent site visits that the information was followed. The standard of installation was very good across the entire development. “What truly sets Wraptite apart is the support behind it,” said Shaun Farnhill, project manager at Eire Facades. “The technical support team is incredibly knowledgeable and responsive, whether providing guidance during installation or helping to troubleshoot unique project challenges. We know we’re backed by a team
he installing contractor at a high-rise PBSA (purpose-built student accommodation) development has shown
that values precision and performance as much as we do.” “The product is outstanding,” added
Shaun. “Durable, reliable, and easy to work with. It provides excellent airtightness and weather protection, helping us meet stringent performance standards without compromising on installation effi ciency.” Wraptite provides a consistent airtight
seal that contributes to meeting a project’s airtightness target, while also being highly vapour permeable. That vapour permeability allows the passage of moisture vapour out of the structure, avoiding any increase in condensation risk. In its external location, Wraptite can act as the sole air barrier in a facade build-up, although Echo Street also features an internal membrane layer. For installing contractor, the self-adhered
nature of Wraptite means there is no need to use accessories like primers or adhesives to achieve a secure installation. The introduction of additional components would risk costly delays for the main contractor, lower confi dence in the fi re safety of the facade, and potentially compromise the airtightness and permeability of the external membrane.
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