After a dynamic live final at Futurebuild 2025, Agreka Build emerged as this year’s Big Innovation Pitch winner with their innovative product, WHEATEX Thermal Insulation Fibreboard.
The pitch session saw four shortlisted finalists present their solutions to a panel of expert judges in a fast-paced, Dragon’s Den-style format. Agreka Build stood out for their creative approach to sustainable insulation, impressing with both innovation and real-world impact.
Take a closer look at WHEATEX and discover how it’s helping to shape the future of low-carbon construction.
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WHEATEX is the world’s first circular bio-based insulation board made from 100% waste wheat straw. It offers superior insulation, fire and mould resistance, and is a sustainable alternative to PIR and mineral wool. Locally produced and fully recyclable, WHEATEX reduces carbon emissions and supports net-zero buildings. Choose WHEATEX for a safer, greener, and cost-effective solution.
ACLA was developed in partnership with National Highways and Skanska to be used as a ‘drop in solution’ aggregate to significantly lower the carbon footprint of asphalt.
ACLA can be easily incorporated into a standard asphalt mix. To achieve net zero, 5-10% of ACLA by weight of the total asphalt mix is likely required depending on the embodied carbon of the mix designs.
LCM road aggregate is carbon negative. The aggregate is carbon negative due to multiple benefits:
(1) Carbon Removal – The aggregate is made from a material that has already sequestered carbon dioxide. The carbon dioxide comes from the atmosphere and is permanently stored in the form of an aggregate and subsequently in roads.
(2) Mineralisation- ACLA continues to sequester carbon dioxide and lock it within the aggregate permanently.
BOLT is the game-changing Solar PV + Battery Green Solution, transforming heating and hot water by harnessing solar power—no inverter needed. Powered by our patented CoolRun technology, BOLT delivers unmatched efficiency and grid stability. Designed for forward-thinking projects, BOLT is the smart, sustainable choice that sets your building apart. Discover how BOLT turns sunlight into comfort—clean, cost-effective, and future-ready.
Fixit 222 Aerogel insulating plaster is a machine applied lime plaster, suitable for insulating modern and historic buildings alike. Its extremely low thermal conductivity of 0.026 W/mK allows thin layers to be applied, internally and externally, to achieve low U-values with minimal space loss.
It is very vapour permeable and flexible, which allows it to be used on historic buildings, particularly those with uneven walls. For the first time, high levels of insulation are accessible to older, hard-to-treat properties.
Being a mineral insulant, this product is completely non-combustible and releases no toxic fumes in a fire.
Used throughout the UK and Europe, TreeParker® is trafficable up to 56t/m2, has no side walls to obstruct services and utilities, and is available in six height options, so no need to stack multiple units – saving time and material. TreeParker® can also be used as part of your SuDS programme.
Introducing WHEATEX, the world’s first circular bio-based insulation board made from 100% waste wheat straw. Offering exceptional thermal and sound insulation, plus enhanced fire and mould resistance, Wheatex is a sustainable alternative to conventional materials like PIR and mineral wool.
Produced locally, it reduces carbon emissions and supports regional economies. With its unique self-binding technology, Wheatex eliminates harmful chemicals and synthetic binders, making it safer for both construction workers and residents. Fully recyclable, it creates a carbon sink and is ideal for energy-efficient, net-zero buildings.
Choose Wheatex for a safer, more sustainable, and cost-effective solution.
