Utilising their expertise in the commercial steel framing environment, Morrison Construction has been helping develop and adapt carbon-reducing principles as part of a steering group working with Passivhaus Trust. In line with the Galliford Try Group's Sustainable Growth Strategy, Morrison Construction has set an ambitious goal of achieving net-zero carbon across its operations by 2030 and all activities by 2045.
Working with the trust as a patron member since delivering Blackridge Early Years Centre in 2021, the first public early years building in Scotland constructed and certified to Passivhaus standard, Morrison has continued to expand their knowledge of this area.
Now their partnership has seen Morrison contribute to new guidance documents that highlight the use of Passivhaus Principles in steel construction projects. The project forms a precursor to a full white paper document due for publication later this year.
With the construction industry bringing the energy efficiency of buildings under scrutiny, Passivhaus has long been a recognised system of principles designed to help homes meet the zero carbon agenda. The system is one of the preferred methods used by the Scottish government in creating a lowcarbon built environment.
Talking about their contribution to the project, Morrison Construction Low Carbon Manager Allan Smith said, "we have learned so much since adopting the Passivhaus principles into our low carbon thinking a few years ago. It is fantastic that our understanding is now so mature that we can help share our experience on best practices in how
to apply the principles in commercial construction settings and be at the forefront of the drive to reduce carbon in our built environment."
Further guidance and information visit: www.passivhaustrust.org.uk
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