Futureproofing Buildings: Windows, Carbon, and Construction Realities – Mike Stevenston – Episode #7
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Are your buildings really performing the way they should?
In Episode 7 of ‘Hard Hat Talks‘, Kenneth Martin speaks with Mike Stevenson of NorDan about how something as “simple” as windows holds major weight in the push toward Net Zero. From embodied carbon to closing the performance gap, this episode sheds light on what really matters in sustainable product specification.
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What you’ll discover from the podcast
- Is your building really performing as designed? Find out why performance often falls short – and what can close the gap.
- Timber windows: smarter for carbon and cost. See how long-lasting timber frames outperform short-lifespan alternatives.
- How the “performance gap” impacts quality. Discover what’s driving underperformance on site – and how to fix it.
- Evolving building standards: must know’s. Stay ahead of airtightness, U-value, and ‘Passive House’ shifts in Scotland.
- Embodied vs. operational carbon explained. Learn why true sustainability means tracking the full carbon footprint.
- Why early input from product experts matters. See how involving technical advisors early leads to better, leaner builds.
- Digital twins: the future of documentation. Understand why recording every detail now will pay off later.
- Installer training makes or breaks performance. Even premium products fail without proper installation – find out why.
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