Thermal properties calculation tool launch at Ecobuild 2010

A new tool for calculating the thermal properties of floors and walls will be launched by The Concrete Centre on Stand 20/20 at this year’s Ecobuild (2 -4^th March 2010, Earls Court, London). The new tool will support the 2010 introduction of thermal mass in SAP. SAP is the Government’s Standard Assessment Procedure for energy rating of dwellings.

SAP forms part of the UK national methodology for calculation of the energy performance of buildings and for demonstration of compliance with Part L1 of the Building Regulations. Developed in partnership with Arup, the new tool will help designers to assess and optimise the thermal mass provided by the building fabric and provide an indication of its performance in both summer and winter.

To help designers developed thermally efficient solutions, The Concrete Centre will be presenting a seminar ‘Thermal Mass and its Relevance in Low Energy Design’ as part of Ecobuild’s seminar programme on at 11.00am, Wednesday 3^rd March. In addition, the latest sustainability performance data and performance targets for the concrete industry will be announced at Ecobuild. The concrete industry is the only construction materials sector to have such information readility available for clients and designers.

“At Ecobuild, we will be providing a comprehensive information resource for designers wanting solutions that provide real, long-term sustainability”, said Andrew Minson, Executive Director of The Concrete Centre. “The new thermal calculation software and range of reports and sustainability expertise available on the stand will demonstrate how heavyweight construction materials offer a wide range of sustainable building solutions. In addition, information on how the concrete industry as a whole is making progress to achieve its goal of being a leader in sustainability by 2012.”

Ecobuild is the world's biggest event for sustainable design, construction and the built environment.To register please visit the Ecobuild website.

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