SUSTAINABLE BUILDING
Smarter, greener building with ITM. Choose sustainable materials, minimise waste, and create energy-efficient homes for a better future.
Smarter, Better
Smarter, more efficient construction helps create homes that are more affordable, warmer, healthier, cheaper to run and better for the environment.
For builders, sustainability means choosing materials that are environmentally friendly, building systems that minimise waste, adopting design principles that reduce the carbon footprint of a building and facilitate the most efficient use of natural resources, energy and water.
ITM awarded FSC Certification
By gaining Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) Chain of Custody certification, ITM has achieved a significant milestone in helping builders and construction companies build more environmentally healthy homes, with more sustainable materials and human-friendly processes.
Preventing Concrete Pollution
Concrete wastewater can be lethal to aquatic life and can land those responsible with a fine, so make sure you keep it out of stormwater.
There are lots of simple measures that will help to prevent pollution on site.
Demolition or Deconstruction? Weighing Up The Cost
With landfill costs going through the roof and significant building material inflation in recent years, astute builders are starting to review how they approach rebuilds and major renovation projects.
A Down-To-Earth Guide To Sustainability For Builders
Sustainability seems to be the “it” word of the century, but what does it really mean for kiwi builders? This is the first in a series of stories in Building Business to highlight the key things you can do to build a more positive future for your business.