Sustainability
At Actavo | Building Solutions, we take a proactive approach to sustainability through environmentally responsible business practices, which are accredited to ISO14001. Conservation of resources is a key policy objective and we achieve continual improvement of energy performance accredited to ISO 50001. We take a proactive approach to sustainability.
Our Aims are to:- Optimise energy and material use ahead of EU guidelines
- Work with clients to achieve BREEAM ratings
- Produce SBEMS and EPCs to demonstrate energy efficiency
- Continuously improve environmental performance
- Set a standard within the industry for reducing our carbon footprint year-on-year
- Prevent any pollution or damage to the environment
Sustainability features of Actavo buildings:
- Reduced noise pollution through fewer deliveries to site, less local disruption and reduced noise
- Working in a factory-controlled environment ensures less waste is produced and what little waste there is gets recycled
- The speed of modular construction reduces the overall site programme and minimises disruption to neighbours and wildlife
- Producing buildings in a factory-based manufacturing area ensures consistently high quality standard throughout the entire construction process
- We reduce carbon emissions where possible by reducing travel through sourcing local labour and materials
We can incorporate a range of environmentally-friendly technologies from industry-leading manufacturers, including:
- Underfloor Heating
- Improved Installation
- Wind Turbines
- Rainwater Harvesting
- Biomass Boilers
- PV Panels for Water Heating Systems or Electrical Supply
- Cooling / Heating Systems
- Controlled Heating and Lighting (BMS)
