GRAHAM has joined the Passivhaus Trust as a Patron Member, the Trust's highest tier of affiliation, reinforcing the contractor's drive to scale high‑performance, low‑energy building delivery across the UK. The move aligns with the Trust's mission to promote, educate and support wider adoption of Passivhaus standards nationwide and signals stronger contractor engagement in the race to decarbonise the built environment.

The business is building a substantial Passivhaus pipeline. Live schemes include the University of Manchester's Fallowfield Campus student residences – set to become the largest Passivhaus‑certified development in Europe; Fermanagh Lakeland Forum – Ireland's first Passivhaus‑certified leisure centre; and Weavers' Hall for Queen's University Belfast – Belfast's first purpose‑built Passivhaus‑certified student accommodation scheme. Collectively, these projects demonstrate the scalability of Passivhaus from complex leisure assets to major student living programmes.

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GRAHAM has also been active in industry debate on delivery readiness. In a recent Project Scotland article, Senior Design Manager Sean Langley described the sector as being at a "turning point" in embracing Passivhaus, highlighting the importance of precision, collaboration and upskilling across supply chains. That focus on delivery capability mirrors the demands emerging from larger, multi‑building programmes now progressing through UK pipelines.

Jonathan Hall, Chief Operating Officer at GRAHAM, said: "Becoming a Patron Member of the Passivhaus Trust strengthens our position as a leader in sustainable construction. Our teams are committed to delivering buildings that prioritise energy efficiency, occupant wellbeing and long‑term value. This partnership will help us to continue our focus on build quality and enhance long-term energy performance outcomes across our projects."

Ann-Marie Fallon, Co-Director at Passivhaus Trust, said: "We are delighted to welcome GRAHAM as a Patron member of the Passivhaus Trust. As Passivhaus adoption accelerates across the UK, we are seeing an encouraging uptake in larger and more complex projects – from leisure centres to multi home masterplans. Meeting this growing ambition and demand requires an industry equipped with the skills and confidence to deliver the quality that Passivhaus demands. Having a contractor's perspective is invaluable. GRAHAM's practical insight into delivery challenges, and their experience of what successful outcomes look like on the ground, will help strengthen the sector's collective capability and support the next wave of high-performance buildings."

GRAHAM's patronage is expected to support knowledge sharing, benchmark setting and practical delivery guidance as clients and supply chains step up to net‑zero commitments. The company says it will work closely with the Trust to help speed the transition to lower‑carbon construction while elevating build quality and long‑term performance across UK projects.