Innovation Special | Innovations impacting the built environment| Futurebuild Industry Insider Newsletter 364

Futurebuild showcases innovative products and materials that will make a genuine impact on the built environment . We support companies of all sizes, from industry leaders to emerging startups, fostering an environment where new ideas thrive and contribute to the net zero agenda. In this week’s Industry Insider Innovation Special, we highlight just some of these companies that are making an impact at Futurebuild 2025…

Aggregate Industries is making an impact by driving sustainable construction solutions for a better-built environment

As a proud member of the Holcim Group, Aggregate Industries is committed to accelerating the transition to net zero. We reduce emissions intensity, prioritise renewable energy generation, and champion circular construction. Our innovative products contribute to a more sustainable and resilient built environment, ensuring a brighter future for communities and industry.

Fassa UK are making an impact by dedicating exceptional attention to quality and raw materials, and prioritising research, innovation and environmental sustainability

Today the Fassa Bortolo brand identifies as the leading Italian company in the market for premixed renders, floor laying solutions, waterproofing and more. Over the last 300 years, Fassa’s emphasis on quality raw materials, innovation, research, development an environmental respect has been integral to our vision. With a fully equipped in-house research centre, the Fassa I-LAB,  we develop product and process solutions ensuring top quality and predicting product behaviour in diverse environmental conditions.  

Retrofit Swift , our all-in-one mobile app, is transforming the retrofit assessment process. By enabling swift, comprehensive on-site data collection, we're empowering assessors to conduct efficient whole home assessments. Our TrustMark-compliant solution streamlines PAS2035 assessments, accelerates upgrade recommendations, and simplifies client reporting. With Retrofit Swift, we're helping to speed up the journey towards more energy-efficient homes and a sustainable built environment.

BCM Agency is making an impact for marketing done properly in the construction and building materials sector to grow businesses profitably

BCM Agency are B2B marketing specialists in the construction and building materials sector, helping companies to grow by engaging their audiences with compelling brand storytelling. Working with clients across the supply chain, we help build their brands with sustainability in mind. BCM takes a cognitive marketing approach, rooted in research and understanding the customer. BCM is hosting a sustainability summit on 7th November 2024, proudly sponsored by Futurebuild.

We’re Madaster, and we’re making an impact by enabling a circular built environment

Through the Madaster platform, material passports can be efficiently created, actively managed and securely exchanged. This allows investors, asset owners, design and construction teams and manufacturers to make data-driven decisions, streamline compliance reporting and unlock circular business models. To realise a circular built environment, we need a whole ecosystem and collaboration across the supply chain, to support this we facilitate a range of activities to support knowledge sharing and network building through the Madaster Network.

FastClad are making an impact by leading the shift towards environmentally conscious brick cladding solutions

At FastClad , we’re shaping a better-built environment by addressing the demand for efficient construction without compromising on aesthetics. Our customers are opting for eco-friendly choices like reclaimed or environmentally conscious bricks vs new bricks. We continually strive to refine our manufacturing processes to be more sustainable, we are also collaborating with Northcot Brick to offer dual-faced bricks that produce 15mm slips with zero waste, delivering lightweight, factory-bonded rainscreen systems.

AirEx Technologies are making an impact by fighting fuel poverty through innovative retrofit solutions

AirEx is dedicated to creating a more sustainable built environment by tackling fuel poverty through affordable, high-impact energy efficiency retrofit solutions. Our cutting-edge smart draught-proofing system automatically regulates airflow to reduce energy consumption and heat loss, making homes more comfortable and cheaper to maintain. By enhancing energy efficiency, we help lower energy bills and carbon footprints, contributing to a future of healthier, more resilient homes.

PREFA is making an impact by upholding our strong commitment to preserving our environment

Aluminium has many advantages thanks to its high durability; it allows us to build for generations thus conserving valuable resources of our planet.  Aluminium is infinitely recyclable and can be recycled as often as necessary without loss of quality. PREFA products already consist of up to 87% recycled aluminium and the low weight during transport saves harmful CO2 emissions. 

TrustMark is making an impact by using their data and analytics to support Funding Scheme Administrators with the prevention, investigation and detection of crime, such as Fraud

TrustMark works with their network of Scheme Providers – accreditation bodies and trade associations – who commit to meeting the operating requirements of their Quality Scheme. In turn, their Scheme Providers license and work with their TrustMark Registered Businesses to ensure they commit to and maintain the required standards of technical competence, trading practices and customer service. These practices help to provide assurance and confidence for homeowners.

ProcurePro is on a mission to save main contractors 1 billion hours!

ProcurePro consolidates 20+ fragmented procurement processes, helping you to compare, select, approve and contract with vendors on a single platform.  ProcurePro has saved project teams over 250,000 hours in unnecessary procurement admin, enabling users to focus on more meaningful, value-adding tasks. Our promise is simple - procure 50% faster in less than 90 days!

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