Reducing operational carbon and cutting energy costs have become top priorities for organisations aiming to secure reliable, sustainable energy for their business and the environment. Garland UK Technical Manager Justyn Irons explains why retrofitting commercial buildings with solar PV systems ...
Read More »Retrofitting commercial roofs for energy efficiency and carbon reduction
A well-designed and maintained roof is critical to a building’s energy efficiency and operational carbon reduction. In this article, Garland UK Technical Manager Andrew Fox explores the benefits of prioritising the retrofit of existing roofing assets, emphasising the substantial savings ...
Read More »RIBA CPD Webinar: Cutting Carbon Through Sustainable Roofing Design
On Thursday, 16th May from 12:00pm – 1:oopm, Garland UK will present an engaging and informative live RIBA-accredited CPD seminar, ‘Cutting Carbon through Sustainable Roofing Design’ led by Garland UK’s Architectural Manager, Chloe Barber. The RIBA-accredited CPD is free to ...
Read More »Roofing’s role in achieving Net-Zero emissions
Sustainable roofing initiatives are increasingly common as the UK aims for Net-Zero carbon emissions by 2050 across all sectors. The built environment, responsible for nearly 40% of total carbon emissions, presents a crucial opportunity for significant change. However, achieving Net-Zero ...
Read More »Roof restoration
When is the right time to repair or replace a commercial roof? Dale Thomas, Technical Manager, Garland UK provides a comprehensive guide Regular inspections and annual maintenance of a commercial roof should always form an essential part of asset and ...
Read More »Garland UK roofing system for new-build innovation hub
The Base building is a £21m, 91,000 sqft new build office building located in the heart of Manchester Science Park. Designed as a tech hub for Industry 4.0, computer engineering and light manufacturing businesses, Base includes several sustainability measures, including ...
Read More »Garland UK report reveals challenges faced by commercial roofing industry
Garland UK has published its first benchmarking report on the commercial roofing industry in collaboration with some of the UK’s leading experts. The report reveals the main challenges commercial landlords and estates teams face with their roofing assets and shares ...
Read More »Garland UK launches CPD to Cut Carbon with Sustainable Roofing Design
Sustainable building initiatives are now more prevalent than ever before, and the UK has committed to achieving Net-Zero carbon by 2050 across all sectors of the economy. The built environment currently accounts for almost 40% of total carbon emissions and, ...
Read More »Increase a roof’s longevity and reduce carbon
Undoubtedly, buildings’ sustainable management and maintenance are at the forefront of many minds, with a significant shift in how facilities managers view their long-term refurbishment and asset management programmes. With many businesses implementing clear environmental targets for the coming years, ...
Read More »Flame-free Waterproofing for Queen Mary’s Hospital
A complete roof refurbishment at Queen Mary’s Hospital, utilising a flame-free, cold-applied liquid waterproofing system, as part of the NHS Trusts’ long-term asset management programme. Increase Roof Longevity The Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust has invested significantly in restructuring and revitalising ...
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