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EnviroBuild are finalists for the ICE Awards 2022
 EnviroBuild are finalists for the ICE Awards 2022

EnviroBuild is delighted to announce they have been selected as a finalist for the prestigious Irish Construction Excellence (ICE) Awards in 2022. As a finalist in the Construction Product Innovation category, Envirobuild's cutting-edge 150 Aqua-Channel balcony drainage solution will be up against strong competition from some of the country's leading construction supply companies. Focused on sustainable, safe construction solutions, Envirobuild has a solid reputation for innovative, high-performance products.

The ICE Awards are one of the biggest events in the industry, with a range of categories from 'Construction Project Manager of the Year' to the 'Best Fit-Out and Refurbishment' and categories for innovative building materials and construction solutions. Many of Ireland's leading construction firms will be there and the awards have been recognising excellence since 1993. This event is a unique opportunity to showcase and reward the very brightest talent in the contracting sector. The Irish Construction Excellence Awards winner will be announced on the 14th of May 2022.

Recognition for the 150 Aqua-Channel system

EnviroBuild has been dedicated to creating a new line of safer, non-combustible balcony and terrace construction solutions since the Grenfell Tower tragedy in 2017. Their industry-leading 150 Aqua-Channel is transforming the way balconies are being constructed across Ireland and beyond. With new legislation governing the safety of buildings coming into force, the need for a non-combustible product like 150 Aqua-Channel has never been greater.

Dr Aidan Bell, founder, EnviroBuild said: "We're in talks with major architects across Ireland and have expanded our team on the ground to cope with the extra workload already flowing. We're expecting to increase the size of the team in Ireland again in 2022 due to the greater uptake."

As EnviroBuild's reputation for sustainable, innovative and quality construction solutions grows, recognitions like The Irish Construction Excellence Awards show just how much progress has been made. Factors like the market response to a product, how it improves the construction process, and innovation all play a role in deciding the winning entry.

Their innovative product which is nominated for the award is 150 Aqua-Channel, a cost-effective drained balcony solution that is fully non-combustible. This multi-functional product has been designed to address a number of current issues which construction companies, retrofitters and developers face. EnviroBuild's innovative non-combustible balcony floor options give architects greater flexibility when it comes to designing stunning balconies which are fully compliant with the latest building regulations. Their multifunctional steel tray device can be attached directly to steel bolt-on balconies and creates an extra structural layer. Cost-effective, easy to install and safer than any alternative, EnviroBuild's product range is bringing sustainability to homes and businesses across Ireland.

Industry-leading design

Designed in-house by their development team, EnviroBuild's product has a number of critical features which makes it truly the market leader. The product is fully certified by third-party accreditation bodies for strength, slip resistance, waterproofing and combustibility. 150 Aqua-Channel is completely compliant with UK fire legislation so it can be used as a non-combustible solution for a range of projects, giving architects and designers greater flexibility.

Sustainable building solutions for the future

With over 60 years of experience in the construction industry, EnviroBuild's commitment to creating eco-friendly, sustainable building materials is at the centre of their business. As the environmental impact of traditional construction methods becomes more apparent, the need for carbon-neutral building materials is growing exponentially. EnviroBuild's product range is now used on 15% of balconies being constructed in Ireland and this figure continues to rise. This new sustainable product range shows just how quickly new approaches can be developed with the right team, experience and vision.

Envirobuild Backgrounder

Quality sustainable building materials without compromise

EnviroBuild is the UK’s leading builders' merchant for sustainable building materials. They apply the latest technological innovations to provide highly engineered and lasting environmentally friendly solutions over traditional building materials. With over 60 years of experience in the construction industry, EnviroBuild are leaders in their field, and providing a quality experience for customers is at the core of their values. Their highly trained expert team are on-hand to help customers at every stage of their project, from take-off to completion.

Most recently, EnviroBuild launched new composite decking boards to join the Pioneer and Frontier lines in the highly successful Hyperion range. Hyperion Explorer has on one side a luxury, authentic textured wood grain effect and on the other a traditional grooved finish, giving homeowners the choice for their garden project. The game-changing Hyperion decking boards, in addition to the cladding and fencing ranges of the same name, are now produced using renewable wind energy as well. These latest changes to the production method mean that Hyperion composite decking boards will now produce a whopping 59.67% less carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) across its lifetime than maintained timber deck boards.

Within the high-rise construction industry, EnviroBuild is not standing still either. The new 150 Aqua Channel aluminium decking system is their newest revolutionising non-combustible system on the market complying with the newest fire legislations. The decking boards can be installed alongside built-in drainage for effortless upkeep. Its modern take on decking means a flush insert can provide a smooth and continuous look or be removed to create a more traditional look of gapped individual boards. This ensures 150 Aqua-Channel caters to all preferences and can be used to create versatile designs.

Given the innovative nature of these materials and others EnviroBuild supplies, it is no surprise that the products are distributed across thousands of homes in the UK and are increasingly becoming the first choice for contractors, architects, landscapers, and construction firms. In 2020 alone, EnviroBuild brought on six new commercial projects during lockdown including Taylor Wimpey’s new homes development at Innsworth and CALA homes construction in Cheltenham. EnviroBuild also featured in the Guardian and on ITV. Their garden furniture collection - Galleon - was also recommended by the Independent and in 2020 saw a massive 250% increase on 2019 sales.

The business turned over £13 million in its last financial year and in quarter two of 2020 EnviroBuild reported a 45% increase in revenue on 2019’s figures and that increased even further in quarter three with a 51% rise in revenue via the retail sales division.

Above all, EnviroBuild’s mission remains to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the construction industry by providing high quality products that are consistently the better environmental choice over current traditional products on the market. For every product EnviroBuild sells, a pragmatic approach is taken to manufacture a commercially viable product with significant environmental benefits; whether using high levels of recycled material, renewable energy in production or intelligent design to reduce input material in finished goods without compromising a long operational life.

These careful assessments naturally resulted in several awards highlighting the company’s sustainable efforts. In 2018, EnviroBuild had been awarded the Federation of Small Business London Ethical and Green Business of the Year awards,  and was presented with the Golden Apple Award for Environmental Best Practice within the “Building & Construction, Innovation” category at the International Green Apple Environment Awards. Most recently, they won the West London Business Award in the “Green Circular Economy Business of the Year” category at the start of 2021.

EnviroBuild also dedicates 10% of profits to sustainable causes, which is unmatched in the industry. From the beginning they have been supporting Rainforest Trust in their mission to protect endangered rainforests and species. They recently celebrated their 5th year of donations to the organisation and with those contributions protected nearly 250,000 acres equating to over 62million trees across Africa, South America, Central America and Asia.

EnviroBuild are true industry leaders in progressing the sustainability and environmental impact within the construction industry.

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