Greening W Cape's Building Industry

Greening W Cape's Building Industry Local architects, builders, developers, designers and decorators in the Western Cape have something to look forward to with the launch of a cost-free "greening" tool. Neave points out that, "Eco Exhibit is cost-free to visitors. While viewing an exhibitor's profile the site visitor has the option of emailing the exhibitor directly should they require technical-specific information. "There is a demand for our service, without question. Alternatively, our website may be visited for subscription-free keyword searches or to scroll through 'exhibitor' or 'building supply' inventory listings to source vetted environmentally-considerate and beneficial materials. Products displayed range from cladding, facades and insulation, to piping and stairs along with sewer treatment and trusses, to name but a few. It's then up to the exhibitor to get back to the enquirer timeously. Rayne Neave (35), granddaughter of Laurie Wale, a pioneer in the SA building industry and founder of the Building Centre, is the brainchild and private owner of the permanent exhibition space. "All exhibitors are vetted by Eco Standard, which acts as a filter to check the legitimacy of their environmental claims. This does not serve as a certification or product rating, however, so we strongly encourage transparency via official assessment by any recognised certification body. Greening W Cape's Building Industry Trade News selected by Local Linkup on 09/05/2012