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Senior takes the lead on sustainability with new appointment
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enior Architectural Systems, one of the UK’s largest privately-owned manufacturers of aluminium windows, doors, and curtain
walling, has appointed Luke Osborne to the newly created role of UK sustainability lead. Luke brings with him a wealth of industry
experience, having worked with a number of major building products manufacturers to help establish and develop environmental initiatives, sustainability policies, and reliable carbon data sources. In his new role, Luke will advance the
existing work Senior has been doing to reduce the environmental impact of its business operations, and provide its customers with accurate calculations relating to embodied and operational carbon. Key to this will be the development of environmental product declaration (EPD) documents across Senior’s extensive range of aluminium windows, doors, and curtain wall systems, as well as a robust roadmap to support Senior’s net zero, biodiversity, and waste reduction targets. Luke will work closely with Senior’s
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architectural advisory team to support the company’s main contractors and specifi cation partners, as well as ensuring that its network of fabricators and installers can also benefi t from the company’s investment in sustainability. Commenting, Senior’s new UK sustainability lead, Luke Osborne, said: “My role here at Senior
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supporting supply-chain targets, and improving the standards for sustainability across the fenestration sector.” Mark Wadsworth, Senior’s managing
director, added: “Sustainability has always been an important part of our ethos here at Senior, and I am delighted to have Luke on board to help us continue our journey and take us to the next level. We are proud to be UK-owned and UK-based, which gives us means that our sustainability policies and procedures directly align with the specifi c needs of our UK customers. Luke will take the lead on this next chapter of our sustainability strategy, supporting our customers to achieve compliance with the relevant regulations, targets, and the proposed UK Net Zero Carbon Building Standard”. For more information, please visit the
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Architectural Systems will be focused on driving sustainability across the whole business and building on what is already a strong foundation. Senior has made signifi cant advances in recent years, particularly in developing its product range and using lower-carbon aluminium. I am looking forward to working with both colleagues and customers to ensure that the work we are doing really makes a diff erence in terms of reducing our own carbon footprint,
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The Impact of BNG on Open Space Management 04/02/2025 08:51
The introduction of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) has reshaped open space management, requiring housebuilders to adopt long-term strategies. Early collaboration between ecologists, land managers, and developers is key. Meadfl eet Open Space Management has enhanced biodiversity within its developments,
creating ecosystems like wildfl ower meadows, hedgerows, and woodlands. Practical BNG considerations, such as accessibility and maintenance costs, must be planned. Challenges include equipment limitations, contract fl exibility, specialist contractor availability, and training needs. Meadfl eet addresses these through expert assessments, education, and contractor support, ensuring sustainable greenspace management that benefi ts nature and communities.
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eet.co.uk Timberplay and Urban&Civic’s Study Day on Sustainable Development
Working alongside Urban&Civic, Timberplay are delighted to announce a collaborative Study Day on the 20th March 2025, held at Priors Hall Park Community Centre, right in the heart of the Priors Hall Park development in Corby, Northamptonshire. This study day brings together esteemed speakers who share a passion for developing outdoor spaces of excellence to enhance residential areas. Targeting residential developers, housebuilders and landscape architects, the day will include a site tour and provide attendees plenty of inspiration on harnessing the environment to create thriving communities.
Priors Hall Park is a stunning 907-acre housing development by master developer Urban&Civic. Speakers include Scott Chalmers and Mark Redding from Urban&Civic, ecological consultant James Patmore (BMD), Elizabeth Connelly from Fields in Trust, Peter Livings from Gillespies and Alison McCann and Helen Griffi ths from Fields in Trust.
To reserve a place, visit
www.bit.ly/3CsiPID or email Lilly. Alternatively, you can call 07941 661269.
lilly@timberplay.com
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