G&T’s sustainability consultant, Richard Francis, recently took part in Assemble Media Group’s (AMG) webinar Materials Matter: How are advancements in low-carbon construction products driving the net zero agenda? as part of its Net Zero Live programme.
The session explored how the built environment’s journey towards net zero is being impacted by technological innovation and materials production as well as regulatory reform.
Moderated by AMG’s specification editor, Hollie Tye, the other speakers alongside Richard were Rory Bergin, partner and sustainable futures lead at HTA Design and Simon Leek, company carbon manager at Sir Robert McAlpine.
Key points discussed included:
- the most recent breakthroughs in low-carbon construction materials
- how these materials contribute to the sustainability goals in our industry
- the pivotal role technology is playing in advancing these low-carbon construction materials
- the latest regulations and standards driving the move towards low-carbon construction materials
Find out more about how the industry's push for net zero carbon is fuelling the adoption of these materials in our Plant-Based Place series here.
