CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION LAUNCHES INNOVATION AND ACHIEVEMENT 2007

Twenty four innovative products and processes, from across the construction products industry have been recognised in this year’s edition of Construction Products Innovation and Achievement (CPIA), the annual showcase from the Construction Products Association.

Commenting on the achievement, Simon Storer, External Affairs Director, for the Construction Products Association said:

"Once again the construction products industry has shown an enormous desire to introduce a variety of new and exciting developments. 

"If anybody believed this industry was standing still then you only need look at the products and processes showcased in our publication to realise the huge input the industry is making towards change. 

"Historically the industry has not always been good at trumpeting its own achievements. 

"However, CPIA shows how the construction products industry is continuously developing and creating innovative products and processes which make a significant impact to all aspects of construction.

"This year we have chosen four key areas; Energy and Carbon Saving; Health, Safety and Security; Improvements in Site Safety; and Resource Efficiency and examined how new products and processes in all these categories have delivered benefits and improvements to installers and users alike. 

"Although we were only able to choose 24 products for this publication, there are another 30 products highlighted on our website.  This shows the industry really is leading the way with new ideas".

The products featured in the publication cover a wide range and include processes designed to save energy and reduce emissions, provide health and safety guidance for employees and contractors and provide a full sustainability appraisal of manufacturing operations.