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AG Launches new CPD on Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)


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G, a leading paving and building products manufacturer has announced the launch of its latest CPD (Continued Professional Development) course – ‘Understanding Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)’.


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30 minute lunch and learn is aimed at empowering architects and specifi ers with in-depth knowledge about the signifi cance, application, and benefi ts of EPDs. Earlier this year, AG, which was named Sustainable Manufacturer of the Year at the prestigious 2024 Business Eye Awards, published EPDs for over 370 of its market- leading paving and building products. EPDs provide transparent, independently


verifi ed information on the environmental impact of products across their entire lifecycle, from raw material extraction to disposal. This data is crucial for architects and specifi ers, who are increasingly tasked with creating sustainable,


eco-friendly projects that adhere to government regulations and


pass green building certifi cation standards. The course is designed to ensure that, upon completion, participants understand the purpose of an EPD, how they are created, the different types available and how to interpret the details within an EPD to effectively utilise them in projects. The face- to-face format, as well as the virtual option via Teams or Zoom, offers an ideal setting to fully grasp the key details surrounding EPDs within a relaxed and informal environment. Michael Davies, Head of Innovation and Carbon Reduction at AG, commented on the newly launched CPD course, stating, “We recognise that the future of construction hinges on responsible environmental stewardship, and we are committed to equipping professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to make informed, sustainable choices. Together, we can create a built environment that not only meets the needs of today but also preserves the world for future generations.”


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Build your projects on a foundation sustainability and


informed decision-


making. Register for AG’s ‘Understanding Environmental Product


Declarations


(EPDs)’ CPD today or explore its other CPD offerings by visiting ag.uk.com/professional/ tools-services/cpd-sessions.


0121 720 9483 specifi cations@ag.uk.com 10/10/2024 14:00


Matching colours should not involve different shades of opinion


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aking sure you have the right colour for decorating projects is not always straightforward.


HMG Paint has researched the subject of colour matching very thoroughly and has now issued a detailed guide to help both the user and the decorator to get it right first time.


Shade cards and wall charts can prove misleading so HMG offers some sensible do’s and don’ts. Colours can vary slightly throughout shade cards and that can be as


a result of the printing inks used. Cards can ‘yellow’ over time, matching one batch with another can be tricky and observing colours under different sources of illumination can be misleading. HMG ensures that ever colour in its library is standardised in digital format, all are allocated unique library codes and every colour produced is measured against the standard using a spectrophotometer. The firm’s batch cards are also stored for up to five years in a dark storage area so previous batches can be checked.


Simple advice to the end user includes always make sure you use the same batch on the same job and when ordering colours be specific. HMG makes the point that ordering, for example, Ford Gentian Blue is not specific but ordering Ford Gentian Blue XSC1146 is. Orders should also be placed against standard RAL or library codes and users should bear in mind that colours are a matter of perception. One person’s view of


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“one shade lighter” can differ from someone else’s view. A physical sample is a better bet. HMG reinforces the point: “has the colour been observed in natural daylight?” HMG match all its colours under natural daylight. The comprehensive Guide to Achieving the Correct Colour is available via the HMG Paints website, part of the company’s comprehensive Knowledge Base of informative articles covering various aspects of decorating from paint application to problem solving.


0161 205 7631 www.hmgpaint.com/knowledge/knowledge- base/302/hmg-guide-to-achieving-the-correct-colour


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