Natural insulation factory in Jedburgh a step closer after funding boost
A Borders-based factory producing carbon negative insulation for homes and commercial properties has moved a step closer following a £3 million investment from the...
Stone wool insulation specialist streamlines cavity barrier offering with new solution
STONE wool insulation manufacturer ROCKWOOL has announced the creation of a new cavity barrier called SCB.
The product is an expansion of the firm's range...
The art of thermal improvements to listed buildings in Aberdeen
John Rennie from NBT discusses the use of woodfibre insulation from the Pavatex range to enable thermal performance improvements to Aberdeen Art Gallery
A grade...
Spray foam insulation turns up the heat in Glasgow
REIDVALE Housing Association (HA) in the Dennistoun suburb of Glasgow, turned to spray applied installation specialists Icynene for a solution to the insulation of...
Innovation was the name of the game at RCI Show 2019
MANY of the biggest names in the roofing, cladding and insulation sectors made their way to Coventry’s Ricoh Arena in late March for the...
Derbyshire firm opens first Scottish premises
A UK building and plumbing supply firm has opened its first Scottish base in North Lanarkshire.
M Markovitz Ltd, headquartered in Derbyshire, opened the new...
Charitable contractor donates time to good cause in Leven
CLARK Contracts employees have helped support the Fife Employment Access Trust in planting over 400 trees and completing other small jobs at Silverburn Park...
ROCKWOOL appoints new UK MD
ROCKWOOL has announced the appointment of Nick Wilson as MD to lead the insulation manufacturer across the UK and Irish markets.
He brings over 20...
Scaffolding provider builds future at Aberdeen industrial estate
SCAFFOLDING and insulation specialist Enigma Industrial Services has signed a lease on units 5 and 6 at Aberdeen's Forties Industrial Estate.
Ryden, acting as joint agent...
Slab insulation range the ‘perfect choice’ for timber frame housing
INSULATION specialist Rockwool has launched a new timber frame slab insulation range to capitalise on the growing new-build timber frame housing market.
The new stone...
ROCKWOOL strengthens UK position with acquisition of Wetherby Building Systems
ROCKWOOL Group has announced it is acquiring Wetherby Building Systems Ltd in a move described as marking an 'important milestone' in the firm's quest...
Stirling insulation specialist helps local school to flourish
BRAEHEAD Primary's grounds are flourishing after volunteers from local insulation manufacturer, Superglass, helped pupils and the local community upgrade the Stirling school’s green spaces...
Calvay Housing Association marks 40th anniversary with major upgrade project
CALVAY Housing Association has marked its 40th anniversary with the transformation of 263 homes in Barlanark.
The Glasgow-based housing association invested more than £5 million...
Superglass CEO appointed to Construction Scotland ILG
CONSTRUCTION Scotland has announced the appointment of Ken Munro, CEO of Stirling-based glass mineral wool insulation product manufacturer Superglass to its Industry Leadership Group...
Procast Group begins East Ayrshire retrofit project
PROCAST Group has started retrofit work on Meagher Court in Cumnock on behalf of East Ayrshire Council.
The work will see three entire blocks of...
Industrial hemp insulation is a natural fit to help meet decarbonisation goals
A Scottish Borders-based insulation manufacturer is on a mission to disrupt the market with a range of products made from industrial hemp plants.
IndiNature was...
Insulation specialist highlights green credentials with new packaging
KNAUF Insulation has announced the launch of new packaging designed to make it easier to handle its non-combustible insulation products and reduce the firm's...
Cavity wall panels aid project’s energy goals
RECTICEL Insulation has provided details of a cavity wall system project it carried out for a prestige housing development in Pluckley, Kent.
Almost 9,000m2 of...
Products distributor trials ‘industry first’ traceability initiative
CCF has announced an 'industry first' trialling of a new product traceability initiative designed to offer customers greater visibility on the journey products take...
Procast to provide key services on decarbonisation and renewables framework
SCOTTISH principal contractor Procast Group is set to take a key role on an £800 million decarbonisation and renewables framework in the Midlands.
The firm...
