VISIT TO BioRegional
On the 21st January members of TRUCE went to visit BioRegional at BedZED Surrey.
The visit was to form links and develop an idea of establishing a Building Material ReUse Centre or ReStore in Somerset.
What is a building material ReUse Centre or ReStore?
In the USA and Canada there are
Building Material Reuse Centres, or
ReStores as they get called, in most large
communities.
USA ReStores are financially sustainable retail
outlets that sell reusable building materials to
trade and general public.
The stores increase sales income from
commercial, public and community customers with
charged services such as:
• clearing site materials,
• undertaking commercial salvage jobs and/or
deconstruction,
• partnering with regional or national builders,
training people for mainstream construction
jobs,
• delivering external awareness and training.
Sustainable materials
This one-day workshop is organised by BioRegional.
It will cover the advantages, in terms of overall construction process and costs, and greenhouse gas savings, ofsustainable construction materials. It is based upon BioRegional's experience with material reclamation,developing sustainable communities and running the sustainable materials buying club One Planet Products.
The format of the day will start with seminars and then break up into discussion groups. Following lunch
participants will have the opportunity to explore the barriers and opportunities in more detail, looking at initiatives currently in place or missing in the UK, and how to develop a strategy to maximise opportunities.
Ronan Leyden
BioRegional Development Group, BedZED,
24 Helios Road, Wallington, SM6 7BZ, UK Centre
Tel. 020 8404 4897
Web. www.bioregional.com
Exciting New Demonstration Project!
MADE TO MEASURE HIGH PERFORMANCE EXTERIOR JOINERY.
We have been successful in tendering for the contract to make bespoke doors and windows for the innovative (Great Bow Wharf, Langport, Somerset) warehouse renovation with the ECOS.
Our team of highly qualified/experienced carpenters and joiners are making the windows for the renovation of the derelict warehouse, to be a community centre and offices for local businesses.
Made to fit original openings, the windows are hand crafted from reclaimed oak and hard-ware has been sourced from suppliers who have over ordered or have cancelled orders that produces surplus stock, this traditionally would have found itself in the waste stream.
The project is undergoing continuous monitoring to produce figures that will demonstrate the business case and its positive effects on resources.
These features are essential to reduce, reuse, recycle that ECOS and ourselves believe is the way forward for a more sustainable future.
For information or enquiries regarding bespoke windows/doors made from reuse timber, contact Ian who will be happy to give you a quote
NOW COMPLETE
Great Bow Wharf now complete
ECOS welcomes visitors to Great Bow Wharf.
You can see the finished windows made from 80% reuse materials.
We also made the outside decking from Iroko that origionally were door stiles.
Potograpyhy by Matt Barrow
Tel: 01984 629011
Homes for Good
We are having a stand at the 'Homes for Good' Exhibition 2008
Come along we would love to meet you!
Venue:Bath and West Show Ground
Date: 28th and 29th March
Time: 10am - 4pm
Contact: corina@costrust.org.uk
for further information
Or visit www.homesforgood.info
Download our seminar presentation - providing impartial information to help anyone thinking about purchasing external joinery.
COME AND SEE US WE WOULD ENJOY MEETING YOU!
ECOS
Winner of The Daily Telegraph 'What House' magazine - Best Sustainable Development 'Gold Award' 2006.
Events
An Introduction to Sustainable Timber Joinery - A half day seminar to specify and purchase external joinery from sustainably sourced and reclaimed timber to satisfy building reg's and low carbon construction.
For further details and booking form see:
www.ecotrust.org.uk/seminars.html
TRUCE Apprenticeship
TRUCE would like to welcome Jamie Powis as a new member of staff.
Jamie has started a year long apprenticeship with us studying for his P.M.O. (Producing manufacturing Operations). This has been achieved by funding from VISTA and we are working in partenership with Somerset County Training. If you are interested in an apprenticeship new funding will become available in April 2008.
