Press Release

LOCAL BUILDERS GO GREEN TO WIN MORE BUSINESS

15 March 2007

Local builders looking to prove their sustainability credentials and win more work are being given a helping hand by the local office of the National Federation of Builders (NFB).

The NFB’s office in the North East is partnering with the Association of Environment Conscious Builders (AECB) to provide members in the region with training for sustainable building methods.

The pilot scheme, which takes place over the summer, is the first in the UK and is designed to project

Angela Drydal, regional services manager at the NFB in the North East, said: “Many pre-qualification exercises in procurement require firms to prove their sustainability and environmental credentials before they can bid for work. Many contractors know that they need to do something, but aren’t sure where to start.

“The NFB is always looking at ways in which it can assist members and key business critical issues. can work with  “This taster course is designed to provide relating to sustainability/MOP reducing carbon footprint in domestic properties