Organisation profile
Over the last few decades, the brand name of WICONA has developed into a synonym for aluminium profile systems that meet the highest standards. Our high technological standards, rigorous system considerations, and quality processing of our products, as well as comprehensive services and consultation, all make a significant contribution to the success of the WICONA brand. WICONA is part of the Norwegian company Hydro, a fully integrated aluminium company with 35,000 employees in 40 countries on a
Training aim
Explain why sustainable future urban development is impossible without the reuse of building materials.
Inform how this reflects on sustainable aluminium facade solutions.
Learning objectives
Climate change and Carbon footprint
Trends in urban development linked to aluminium fenestration products (windows, doors, sliders, facades, modular construction)
CO2 footprint of aluminium fenestration products
Increase usage of reduced CO2 footprint alloys: origin and production methodology
EPD calculations on aluminium building products
Link to Green Building or Product Rating Schemes (C2c, ASI, BREEAM)
Course outline
Explain why sustainable future urban development is impossible without the reuse of building materials. Inform on how this reflects on sustainable aluminium façade solutions. Understand the origin of aluminium and the new alternatives for recycled alloys. Explain the use of recycled alloys on the CO2 footprint of aluminium windows, doors and facades. Link this recycled content to Green Building or Product Rating Schemes (C2C, ASI, BREEAM)
Trainer's profile
William Carrigan
William Carrigan has 24 years’ experience covering new business development, technical sales, operations management, architectural specifications, project management and CPD presentations across the construction sector.
Sergio Castel
BsC Engineer / Architect
PstGd Construction Management
Professional with a solid and extensive experience of more than 20 years in the
Facade sector, developing and designing new facades systems always from the architectural point of view.
Course duration
45 minutes.
Assessment & certification
CPD hours.
Who should attend
Engineers/Architects/Consulting Engineers and Specifiers covering Commercial, and Domestic Markets
Website
https://www.wicona.com/en/ie/