OBC Building using ‘Greener building’ techniques

OBC Building considers the environment through using ‘Greener building’ techniques

The state of the environment continues to generate concern amongst people worldwide. Many businesses and individuals are taking action by initiating creative environmental campaigns and “greener living” adjectives have become somewhat of a fashion-craze.

At OBC Building, we are aware of the impact that construction and building projects can have on the environment. Our aim is to promote “Green Building” by employing construction techniques and materials that are less harmful to the environment.

OBC Builders Source ‘greener’ building materials:

There are various ways through which you can build a ‘greener’ reputation for your building company. Sourcing environmentally friendly building materials is one way of looking out for the environment.

At OBC building, we source our timber from merchants who are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). FSC certified forests protect and ensure the longevity and health of forests and the indigenous people who depend on these forests for survival.

Re-use of timber and yellow stock bricks:

There are various materials and items that can be re-used after completing building projects and leaving the construction site. Timber off-cuts can be used for a variety of purposes and we try to ensure that these never go to waste.

Another reusable material is the yellow stock brick. These and other reclaimed bricks, are rescued from older buildings and cleaned up. Often their edges are worn and irregular with creases and variations in colour but these characteristics give the vintage materials a particular charm when they are reused. We always try to facilitate the reuse of good quality reclaimed bricks, which only need two workable sides, one bond and one stretch.

Recycling on-site materials

At OBC we recycle on-site materials such as glass and metals during any project. Old Crittal metal windows are high in ore content and the metal can be recycled and reused. Cardboard is sent to a recycling plant and concrete is crushed and used as Type 1 hard core or bulk filling for foundations.

At OBC building we find a variety of uses for top-soil and muck which is often reused on individual sites for landscaping purposes. To read more about how we implement ‘greener building” techniques and other materials such as paint, read more on the OBC article page.