Winter weather acts as a reminder to focus on ‘fabric first’

This time of year acts as a reminder that the key to an energy-efficient home lies in prioritising the fabric of a building. The post Winter weather acts as a reminder to focus on ‘fabric first’ appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Specifiers should focus on ‘fabric first’ as GB celebrates record renewables, says Actis

With snow on the ground across large parts of Great Britain this week, combined with news that 2025 was a record year for renewables, insulation specialist Actis is reminding architects and specifiers that the key to an energy efficient home lies in prioritising the fabric of a building. The post Specifiers should focus on ‘fabric first’ as GB celebrates record renewables, says Actis appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Inpro® WT Launches 14x: A PVC-Free Roller Shade Fabric

Inpro® WT, a leader in commercial window treatment solutions, proudly announces the launch of 14x, a next-generation roller shade fabric that combines clean aesthetics with uncompromising environmental compliance. Designed for the changing landscape of commercial interiors, 14x is 100% polyester, NON-PVC fabric aligning with both growing regulatory mandates and industry design standards. With new state-level […] <p>The post Inpro® WT Launches 14x: A PVC-Free Roller Shade Fabric first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

Wind farm ‘blow’ prompts reminder to focus on fabric first in battle for net zero

While the recent axing of a major offshore wind farm project is a major blow to the government's' clean power target, a key driver in the fight for net zero must always be to focus on ‘fabric first', says European insulation specialist Actis. The post Wind farm ‘blow’ prompts reminder to focus on fabric first in battle for net zero appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Thermal efficiency focus must be on fabric first, says Actis as heat pump sales rise

While the rise in take-up of domestic heat pumps is good news, the first port of call in the battle for net zero must always be improving a building's thermal fabric, says pan-European insulation specialist Actis. The post Thermal efficiency focus must be on fabric first, says Actis as heat pump sales rise appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

BE-ST - Low Carbon Learning, Fabric and Structures - Module 5, approach to delivery of Net Zero Buildings Skills, 29032022

A webinar about low carbon construction. Four specific areas are highlighted: 1) "Fabric First" approach and how it can help reduce consumption of energy and build towards greater energy efficiency 2) Carbon Accounting - processes now being used in construction projects 3) Mass Timber Solutions - looking at Whole Lifecycle Analysis from forest floor to Built Environment & how it can help us with Net Zero 4) Sustainable Materials - processes, practices & solutions within construction

BE-ST - Low Carbon Learning, Fabric and Structure - Module 1, Taking a Fabric First Approach, 04052022

Taking a fabric first approach - i.e. improving the energy performance of walls, floors, ceilings - will dramatically reduce the requirement for energy and help the built environment meet net zero targets. This module will demonstrate how to do this and highlight the key elements that are crucial when designing new build or applying retrofit solutions.