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EDITOR’S COMMENT | APRIL 19
How BREEAM

affects the

flooring industry

N this month’s thought leadership section,
BREEAM New Construction v7 which introduces 58
IRichard Aylen of Junckers takes a look at
clearer, more measurable standards and
requires sustainability to be considered from 78
design through to completion.
Although this will certainly increase
upfront costs, the idea is the result will be
longer-lasting, higher-value buildings. For CONTENTS
manufacturers and contractors, expectations
are rising, from supplying verified sustainable  5 In People
products to demonstrating responsible A brand-new section focusing on
practices, as the industry moves forward. the industry’s personalities
As Richard points out, we’ve spent years

focusing on operational carbon through energy  13 Latest news
efficiency, but those gains are now harder to  29 Thought leadership

achieve. Now attention is moving to wider 86 Richard Aylen - technical manager,
sustainability measures such as indoor air Junckers
quality, water use and, most importantly,
embodied carbon in materials. Fleur Carson - managing director,
This is reflected in the latest BREEAM update, Karndean Designflooring

which places greater emphasis on whole-life  36 Contractor profile

performance. For the flooring sector, this means Charles Devine - managing director,
increased scrutiny and a growing need for Ajax Flooring
certified, sustainable solutions.
Meanwhile, in our news pages is an article  39 Training
about F Ball and Co celebrating 140 years, with
plans to celebrate the milestone throughout  50 New products
2026. The company initially produced adhesives  61 Advice
for shoe repair, but it steadily increased its
involvement in developing products for the  73 Sector focus
commercial flooring sector from the ‘30s. 98 • Subfloors & screeds

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