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GREENSCAPE IN THIS ISSUE... Matt Downs Editorial Director mattdowns@media-now.co.uk 07963 330774 www.greenscapemag.co.uk As we approach the end of another challenging year for construction, one positive from 2022 is the increased focus on sustainability and the environment from manufacturers of construction materials, the government, and end-users. Don’t get me wrong, there’s a long way to go for construction and the built environment in this area, but across all the construction titles we publish at Media Now, there’s a clear sense that many manufacturers are taking this more seriously and looking at their internal processes and the products they produce, as they look to meet the demand of their customers and end-users who are increasingly looking for ‘green’ solutions. Readers of this magazine and contributors are already well aware of the many positive impacts green roofs and associated systems can have on the built environment, but it’s clear the goal is to reaffirm this message and take it further afield. With this in mind, Maggie Fennell of GRO and Boningale Group has been doing exactly that in recent months, and on page 10 she discusses some events where she’s been raising the profile of GRO and green roofs to other stakeholders in the supply chain. Discussing the importance of networking and creating new relationships, Maggie explains: “We need to learn from each other’s experience, otherwise the industry will not develop as fast or as effectively as our planet needs it to.” But as we know, it’s not just about promoting green roof systems; knowledge around correct installation and maintenance is vital to maximise the many environmental benefits. As such, this issue features articles on the key steps for maintaining your green roof from the experts at Eco Green Roofs (page 20); the team at GRO dispel the myth that deeper substrates mean more expense (page 22); plus we talk substrate composition with Wallbarn and Sedum Growers (page 24). Enjoy the issue! Front cover image courtesy of Wallbarn. Wallbarn discuss substrate selection on page 24, and find out more about the company at www.wallbarn.com GREENSCAPE www.greenscapemag.co.uk Advertising: Publishing Director: Andy Dunn DD: 01892 732 047 Mob: 07963 330777 Email: andydunn@media-now.co.uk Commercial Manager: Jake Roxborough DD: 01892 732 047 Mob: 07956 133314 Email: jakeroxborough@media-now.co.uk Brought to you by the publishers of Total Contractor, the content of Greenscape magazine (and website) does not necessarily reflect the views of the editor or publishers and are the views of its contributors and advertisers. The digital edition may include hyperlinks to third-party content, advertising, or websites, provided for the sake of convenience and interest. The publishers accept no legal responsibility for loss arising from information in this publication and do not endorse any advertising or products available from external sources. No part of this publication may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system without the written consent of the publishers. All rights reserved. Registered office: 1 Forstal Road, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7AU Supported by: CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS ISSUE... This magazine and its packaging can be recycled. p 10 Spreading the Word Maggie Fennell, Marketing Chair at GRO. p 14 Academic Corner Dr Tom Young of The Environmental Partnership. p 28 Solar powers on in 2022 Stuart Nicholson, Roof Systems Director Marley. Maggie reports back from recent exhibitions which have seen the GRO team networking and interacting with the supply chain to raise the profile of green roofs and associated systems for projects. P 10 In part two of his focus on drought tolerance of green roofs in a changing climate, Dr Tom focuses on the importance of irrigation and getting it right first time, plus looks at the different techniques. P 14 Stuart looks back on what has been a big year for the solar PV sector, in no small part thanks to the introduction of the amendments to Part L, and explains why he believes the specification of PV on roofscapes will only increase. P 28 www.greenscapemag.co.uk • GREENSCAPE WINTER 2022 3
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