Masdar announced the launch of its enhanced green building materials website, The Future Build, which brings together the largest database of independently assessed green building products and materials.
The Future Build has been the primary source and online directory for green building materials used by developers and contractors behind Masdar City. The database endeavours to make sustainable building products accessible to the Middle East.
“For architects, contractors and building suppliers working in the sustainable construction sector, the Future Build ... provides anywhere, anytime, online access to the most comprehensive and credible database of local suppliers of green building products and services,” said Dr Nawal Al Hosany, director of sustainability at Masdar.
The upgraded portal is being showcased at Big 5 in Dubai on November 17 to 20, where new suppliers who sign up for the subscription-based supply-chain management tool will benefit from a discount.
“It bridges the gap between the supply chain and developers, promoting the use of eco-friendly materials. In this way we can help to accelerate the deployment of more sustainable urban development,” Dr Al Hosany said.
The look and feel of the website has been upgraded, with fresh graphic overlays, improved search capabilities and advanced platform integration on all media devices, including tablets and smart phones.
It features a number of helpful tools, including the xD Sustainability Manager, a web-based life cycle project management solution, and credits implemented by green building rating systems such as Estidama.
“This easy-to-use database promotes the procurement of materials manufactured sustainably and will only further enhance sustainable construction practices in the Middle East region,” said Steve Smith, environmental and sustainability manager at Brookfield Multiplex.
Visitors to the Big 5 exhibition and conference will find The Future Build at the main concourse, No 836.
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