What is the purpose of the SBC?
The purpose of the building is to showcase the Wolseley range of sustainable building products and to allow customers to see, feel and experience the products in a real working environment. Customers can select any of the products in the building in the safe knowledge that they are available through the industry’s most sophisticated and reliable supply chain.
Can I visit the SBC?
All visits to the SBC are strictly by appointment only. The building is designed to be a support function for the construction industry and its stakeholders. With this in mind, all visits to the SBC are booked on an individual basis and the content tailored to requirements. If you are interested in a visit to the SBC please Contact Us.
Will the SBC be open to the public?
There are a number of public open days held throughout the year at the SBC. Visit the Events page for further details of when these are taking place.
What are the criteria for inclusion of products in the SBC?
To be included products have to be fit-for-purpose, they must demonstrate some form of sustainable characteristic and be available in commercial quantities to commercial timescales through the Wolseley supply chain. Our aim is to deliver practical sustainability and to help our customers to achieve whatever their goal is.
How will the SBC be kept up to date?
There are examples of all the major products and technologies within the building which Wolseley is willing to endorse. As new products emerge they will be added to the building wherever appropriate.
Is the building self-sufficient in terms of energy?
No, but that was never a goal. Of course it is an extremely efficient building which has achieved a BREEAM Excellent assessment. The building has super insulation and plenty of energy and water efficient products to allow us to achieve extraordinarily low consumption levels.
Is the product offer constrained to the products shown in the SBC?
No, we have a range of over 7000 products available through Wolseley branches and our experts are committed to scouring the world for new and exciting products to maintain our outstanding range. The SBC is a showcase for a selection of these.