Literature Review on Durability, Quality, and Carbon Impact of Traditional vs. Modern Building Materials
Historic England · Awarded contract
AwardedLiterature Review on Durability, Quality, and Carbon Impact of Traditional vs. Modern Building Materials
Awarded 28 May 2020
Awarded28 May 2020
Value£13,600.00
SupplierHarlow Consulting
AgencyHistoric England
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 6y 4mo ago2mo term
Awarded 28 May 2020Expired 12 July 2020
About
Historic England awarded a contract to Harlow Consulting for a literature review and data collation on the sustainability and durability of traditional building materials compared to modern construction materials, including those used in retrofit.
The work assessed environmental impacts across the entire life cycle, factoring embodied, direct, and indirect carbon emissions, to inform evidence on potential emission reductions from retrofitting traditional buildings and support sustainable refurbishment strategies.
The contract value was £13,600.
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