DOORS, WINDOWS & FITTINGS
DIGITALISATION IS KEY TO SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AND TRACEABILITY
Reynaers DigiTrace is an important part of Reynaers sustainability strategy, and is a system designed to create a digital passport with a transparent, traceable data trail for every product. The product information on these digital passports will allow architects and specifiers to make informed decisions in relation to sustainable building design, which could support projects aiming for Passive House or BREEAM certification.
By making this information accessible via QR code, DigiTrace ensures that data remains current and supports cross-product use, allowing both specifiers and fabricators to maintain transparency even when products are used as part of a wider facade project.
Harnessing the benefits of greater digitalisation is allowing Reynaers Aluminium UK to deliver comprehensive, easily accessible information to support sustainability and transparency, and ensure greater accountability in the industry.
The aim of incorporating technology into Reynaers products is to constantly improve systems, simplify installation and ordering, and support sustainability by using technology to cut the carbon footprint of products and the buildings they are used in.
In addition, digital tools support the provision of the‘ golden thread’ of information that enables contractors, the Building Safety Regulator( BSR) and ultimately, building occupants, to track exactly what has been installed, how it was fitted, and by who, from the very beginning and throughout the building’ s entire lifespan. This is essential since in the introduction of the Building Safety Act which was introduced to drive greater accountability and transparency in construction.
Reynaers offers a range of digital professional services to help partners grow their business by streamlining processes and boosting sales. Building digitalisation into processes and products is key to Reynaers commitment to continue to add value to the customer while meeting targets to reduce carbon emissions.
By working together from the outset and embracing digital tools, the sector will not only meet the requirements of the Building Safety Act but also deliver the kind of robust, evidence-based practice that guides and upholds the standards required to ensure optimum building safety and sustainability long-term.
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Digital tools are a fundamental part of making the specification and installation process easier and more transparent. Reynaers has developed its own digital ecosystem with a suite of tools and calculators to support the traceability of up-todate performance and specification data to enable transparency around the testing standards a system meets.
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