The BPF Pipes Group has formed the ‘Future Industry Group’ which comprises of members new to the industry, of different ages and backgrounds, in a variety of roles including sustainability, material sciences, product management, business and marketing.
The group said that it aims to support new members as they join the industry, for example by jargon busting, learning how good standards are essential to delivering reliable, durable and sustainable products to customers, and discovering more about the industry as a whole across all construction sectors, civils and building services.
Rachel Greasby, BPF Pipes Group vice president, said: “The Future Industry Group after only two meetings has already given individuals new to the industry a platform on which to actively participate, share their ideas and gain invaluable knowledge about the industry.”
Adam Pointon, the Future Industry Group’s chair, added: “As the first chair of the Future Industry Group it has been an excellent opportunity to establish and develop the group while learning a lot about the industry and meeting plenty of great, new people. I look forward to our progress throughout this year!”
The group has said it is very much forward looking with topics for future discussion on key issues to include sustainability/net zero, raw materials and developing and implementing new technologies such as hydrogen distribution and the increased use of materials with a degree of recycled content.