Why CCPI compliance is a non-negotiable for the construction industry

Construction product manufacturers are facing greater scrutiny than ever before. Clients, regulators and the public are asking tougher questions – and they deserve clear, reliable answers backed by evidence that stands up to examination. In today’s environment, vague claims and clever marketing lines no longer cut it. The way forward is clear: accuracy, backed by accountability.

Setting an example

In February, Ravago Building Solutions UK became the first insulation manufacturer assessed as conforming with the Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) for an entire XPS – extruded polystyrene insulation boards – product range. While some manufacturers have obtained the status for individual products, we are the first to have had our entire  construction product portfolio – Ravatherm XPS – assessed.

For us, this wasn’t about chasing a label. It was about proving that our words and our products stand up to the highest level of scrutiny – and about setting an example for the rest of the industry.

It also reflects a broader responsibility to support a culture where product information can be relied upon at every stage of a project, from early design through to installation and beyond. In an industry where decisions made on paper directly impact real-world performance, that reliability is critical.

The Code for Construction Product Information

The CCPI was created to tackle the issue of unreliable, ambiguous and sometimes exaggerated claims that have been allowed to creep into the market. We have all seen how that can lead to confusion, mistrust, and, in the most serious cases, unsafe buildings.

Developed by the Construction Products Association and administered by Construction Product Information Ltd, the scheme demands evidence for every claim, information that is kept up to date, and product data that is clear, accurate and accessible across the supply chain.

In practice, this means manufacturers must be able to demonstrate not only what their products can do, but how those claims are substantiated and maintained over time. It also requires a level of organisational discipline that ensures consistency, so that the same information is communicated clearly whether it is presented in technical literature, on a website or through direct engagement with customers.

The way we work

When we first looked at the CCPI framework, we recognised immediately that it reflected the way we already work and how we aspire to keep improving. Transparency has always been central to our approach, and being CCPI assessed gives us the opportunity to hold ourselves publicly accountable to that principle.

The process was challenging, and rightly so. We examined every aspect of how we operate, from the training our people receive, to the way records are kept, to the language in our literature. Jargon was stripped away and replaced with facts, supported by reliable data. In many cases, it meant rethinking how information is presented so that it is not only accurate, but genuinely useful to those making specification and procurement decisions under time pressure.

Reaffirming our values

This was not a quick exercise to tick a box. It was an opportunity to reaffirm our Ravago values: professionalism, entrepreneurship, humility and a focus on people. For our customers, it means one thing: when you select Ravatherm XPS X, you know exactly what you are getting. There is no ambiguity, no hidden caveats, and no reliance on interpretation. That clarity is essential in a sector where even small misunderstandings can have significant consequences for performance, compliance and, ultimately, safety.

Embracing the spirit of the code

The wider benefits of the CCPI are clear. It creates a level playing field and removes the space where vague claims and corner cutting can thrive. It also supports better decision-making across the supply chain, enabling specifiers, contractors and clients to compare products on a like-for-like basis with confidence.

But for it to truly deliver the cultural change demanded by the Grenfell Inquiry, every manufacturer must go beyond compliance and embrace the spirit of the Code. Those who treat the CCPI as a bureaucratic hurdle, or search for loopholes, risk undermining the very progress our industry desperately needs. Cultural change cannot be achieved through process alone; it requires a genuine commitment to transparency and integrity at every level of an organisation.

If the CCPI is to solve the issues it was designed to address, specifiers must have confidence that it can be trusted. For it to thrive, all manufacturers need to support this voluntary scheme wholeheartedly. Not least because if it fails, the alternative could be a truly cumbersome statutory regime imposed by those less familiar with the realities of construction. Plus, it seems inevitable that CCPI will soon become a requirement for many public and private projects, so non-accredited manufacturers risk finding themselves left behind.

Just a starting point

At Ravago, we see assessment as a starting point, not a finish line to celebrate passing and then quickly forget. Maintaining CCPI standards requires ongoing effort, regular audits, and a willingness to continually improve. That is how trust is built, and how it is sustained. It also means remaining open to scrutiny and feedback, recognising that transparency is not static but something that must evolve alongside industry expectations and technological advancements.

The prize – better outcomes for all

Ultimately, CCPI assessment is not just a badge. It is a commitment to doing things properly, even when that requires additional time, investment and internal challenge. Ravago has taken that step, and we believe the industry will be stronger when others do the same. The prize is not simply compliance, but a more trustworthy, transparent and accountable construction sector that delivers better outcomes for everyone involved.

Futurebuild 2026

Ravago Building Solutions UK will be attending Futurebuild (12-14 May) at Excel London. Head to Stand J86 on the Green Roof Organisation (GRO) Pavilion to meet the team.

For more information, visit Ravago Building Solutions UK.