Sealants and adhesives for consciously sustainable construction

Sustainability has long ceased to be only the domain of the leaders in construction. For some time now, it has been a demand-driven development that affects the entire construction column. Not only do clients demand energy-efficient solutions, use of sustainable materials, a healthy indoor environment and pleasant and livable buildings, it is also becoming the norm among end users. And if the impetus does not come from demand, it is regulation and certification by government and other organizations that make sustainability inevitable for the construction industry. At Bostik, sustainability has long been a common thread in the company's strategy. This is best expressed in the Bostik Premium Aware range: each and every one of them high-quality, innovative products that are sustainable and friendly to users and the environment.

Forward-thinking sectors such as the auto industry, energy companies and fast-moving consumer goods have long focused their innovative efforts on sustainability. In recent years, we have also seen the construction industry get well into this trend. This has led to a good number of innovative products that contribute to energy-efficient buildings and a healthier and more livable indoor environment. Examples include energy-efficient high-efficiency boilers and ventilation systems with heat recovery, heat pumps, solar water heaters and solar panels. To a large extent, this is due to the increasingly stringent standards and requirements for new construction and also renovation. 

They are also often clients who go for ambitious goals in BREEAM or LEED, for example. Ultimately, it is the users and residents who benefit with a comfortable living environment and a low energy bill. Not a strange thought in times like these with today's fickle energy prices. 

Red Thread

Achieving these ambitions requires that all parts of the building chain, from development and design, to the builder, subcontractors and supplier construction to the managers, go along with this. After all, for certification in BREEAM or LEED, it is not only the grand gestures that count, but also the details. For Bostik, world market leader in sealants and adhesives, sustainability has long been a common thread in the company. And not so much as a marketing matter but as a
essential part of the policy and strategy plans. With this in mind, the company has developed a less environmentally damaging assortment with the very highest qualities as well as the highest sustainability. 

Premium Aware

As an outgrowth of this business strategy, Bostik introduced the Bostik Premium Aware program for the construction industry two years ago. This construction range includes various acrylic sealants, hybrid (adhesive) sealants, a high-performance construction and assembly adhesive, an all-round silicone sealant and a thermal and acoustic insulating polyurethane gun foam. Premium for all products refers to the premium product quality we have come to expect from Bostik with the long service life for all conceivable applications. 

With Aware, the manufacturer makes it clear that the products are sustainable, contain fewer harmful constituents, are friendly to users and the environment and are suitable for projects where LEED and BREEAM are prescribed. This also makes it clear to all parts of the construction chain that these products can contribute to (certified) sustainable, energy-efficient and environmentally friendly construction in every application.