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Turner & Townsend partnership with 2050 Materials platform supporting low-carbon construction material selection

Case studies Mar 10

Turner & Townsend partners with 2050 Materials to strengthen cost & carbon intelligence

Turner & Townsend has partnered with 2050 Materials to integrate verified embodied carbon data directly into its Embodied Carbon Calculator (ECC), enhancing how cost and carbon are assessed together as the dual currencies of construction across project lifecycles.

e4E carbon negative bricks designed to absorb CO₂ from the air and support low-carbon construction

Manufacturer Spotlights Mar 04

UK’s First Project Using e4E Bricks That Absorb CO₂

In the UK, the first completed project using a new range of carbon negative bricks that absorb CO₂ directly from the air has now been delivered, demonstrating how building materials themselves can actively contribute to decarbonisation.

Darney sandstone natural building stone texture with warm brown and pink tones

Manufacturer Spotlights Feb 24

Darney Sandstone: Measurable Carbon Savings

A close look at how Studio Folk and Charlotte Moore Studio used Darney Heritage Sandstone by Hutton Stone to deliver measurable carbon savings without compromising design integrity.

Ekopanely manufacturing facility producing straw-based construction boards

Manufacturer Spotlights Feb 17

Ekopanely Panels: Manufacturing Simplicity, Construction Performance

Ekopanely panels are designed to deliver predictable performance while remaining straightforward to specify, fabricate, and install.

Tate RMG600+ raised access floor panel with steel encapsulation and low embodied carbon performance

Manufacturer Spotlights Feb 12

Tate RMG600+ & BREEAM V7: Lower Embodied Carbon, Verified Performance

Tate’s RMG600+ raised access floor panel paired with the latest guidance in BREEAM New Construction V7 offers a clear, evidence-led route to lower embodied carbon and robust project outcomes.

Milliken flooring installed in a modern commercial interior showcasing durable, high-performance floor design

Manufacturer Spotlights Feb 03

Milliken Partners with 2050 Materials: Flooring the Future — Milliken’s Path to Net-Zero

Milliken Floors Europe partners with 2050 Materials to advance transparency, sustainable innovation, and a clear path to net zero. A century of manufacturing leadership meets data-driven material decision-making.

d line re-handle service extending the life of architectural door handles through refurbishment and reuse

Manufacturer Spotlights Jan 21

Extending Lifecycles: Inside d line’s Industry-First Re-handle Service

Built on durability and long-term performance, d line addresses material impact through Re-handle, its industry-first take-back and renewal service.

Completed refurbishment of Musicians’ House — exterior view after restoration and energy-efficient upgrades.

Manufacturer Spotlights Jan 19

Transforming a 1960s Home with Breathaplasta Universal by Adaptavate

A look at how Office Ten Architecture reimagines a 1960s Greenwich terrace with low-impact materials and precise spatial upgrades, featuring Breathaplasta Universal by Adaptavate for a breathable, fabric-first finish that supports energy efficiency and healthy indoor comfort.

Clay bricks by H.G. Matthews, traditionally manufactured facing bricks for architectural construction

Manufacturer Spotlights Jan 14

H.G. Matthews Brings Transparency to Brickmaking

H.G. Matthews have created one of the first individual, product-specific EPD suites in the UK brick sector, moving beyond generic datasets to provide accurate, verifiable numbers for their own materials.