Green products that are good for the environment and make sound business sense
Pipe Center’s parent company, Wolseley, has taken a leadership role in relation to sustainable products and technology for the construction and building services industry.
Our unique Sustainable Building Center (SBC) in Leamington Spa, built at a cost of £3m, is a living showcase for hundreds of the latest sustainable products and technologies – all proven and available through our nationwide network.
Customers can see for themselves sustainable products in action, in a state-of-the-art, award-winning sustainable building.
To learn more about the Sustainable Building Center, click here.
Sustainable products and technology
Pipe Center’s wide range of green products and systems include the following, many featured in the Sustainable Building Center.
- Air source heat pumps
- Biomass boilers
- Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems
- Condensing boilers
- Ground source heat pumps
- Heat stores
- Rainwater harvesting
- Solar thermal energy
- Sun-scoops
- Underfloor heating
New legislation and standards
The move towards sustainability is being driven by growing concern over the impact of certain of man’s activities on the environment. Key among these are the issues of energy, water and waste.
A raft of new legislation and initiatives are influencing the design and construction of buildings, and having a major impact on the types of products and technologies being installed in buildings.
New legislation includes:
- The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)
- Changes to Building Regulations
- Display Energy Certificates (DECs)
- Growth in the use of the BREEAM assessment
- Enhanced Capital Allowances (ECAs) aimed at green products
- The phase-out of harmful HCFC refrigerants
- The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)
- Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC)
Free guide to sustainable products
Our latest Pipe Center Guide includes an expanded section on sustainable technologies. It highlights examples of green solutions that make both environmental and business sense.
The guide identifies the drivers behind the move to more sustainable building products, and details key legislation impacting those working in the industry.
It also explains the principles behind new sustainable technologies, such as heat pumps, biomass boilers, solar thermal systems, photovoltaic cells, heat recovery and rain water harvesting.
To download a copy of the Pipe Center guide visit our literature ordering system.