Flowcrete Middle East, a leading supplier of innovative flooring solutions, said it has become a member of the Emirates Green Building Council (EGBC) thanks to its commitment to the sustainable production of flooring materials that provide large-scale developments with long-term environmental benefits.

Since 2006, the EGBC has been advancing sustainable building principles to protect the environment and to ensure that the UAE has a green future.

This strong emphasis on sustainable built environments has made it imperative for the region’s construction industry to embrace environment-friendly working practices and materials, said a statement from the resin-flooring manufacturer based in Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai.

Flowcrete Middle East knows that, as a significant part of any development, the floor plays a key role in a building’s sustainability credentials.

The company has analysed its systems through a green lens in order to ensure that the production, transportation and life cycle of its floors are as ecological as possible.

Flowcrete Middle East’s managing director Kevin Storey said: "Becoming a member of the EGBC highlights our commitment to the green building movement, which has seen us consistently evolve and develop floors that meet the region’s green standards."

“By working alongside the various building industry stakeholders in the council we hope to be able to help the region move towards a greener economy and a more sustainable built environment,” he added.

This green drive has involved Flowcrete Middle East reducing or completely removing toxic substances such as volatile organic  compounds (VOCs) and solvents from its systems.

Typically, construction materials produce large quantities of VOCs, which can be harmful to both the occupants of a building and to the environment.

Flowcrete Middle East’s sustainable initiatives tie into the region’s best known green building rating tools, including Leed (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), Breeam (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology) and Estidama Pearls Rating System, said the statement.

By supplying floors that meet the requirements of these assessment tools, architects and developers can rest assured that this critical aspect of the building will help them to meet these crucial standards, it added.-TradeArabia News Service