Rearo appoints new marketing manager to help drive commercial growth
REARO, a Glasgow-based manufacturer of high-pressure laminate wall panels and commercial washrooms, has announced the appointment of James Barrett-Bunnage as its new marketing manager.
James...
Raising the bar on soffit insulation performance
Increased thermal, acoustic and fire performance required from soffit liners means ever increased insulation depths are being specified. But without careful consideration of how...
Livingston upgrades mark McTaggart Construction’s return to refurbishment work
MCTAGGART Construction has completed upgrades to 25 flats at Katherine Street, Livingston, on behalf of Almond Housing Association.
The project, which began on site in January...
Stirling insulation manufacturer has Grand Designs on sustainability
STIRLING-based Superglass has launched a new marketing campaign with a brand film starring Grand Designs host Kevin McCloud.
The firm said the campaign underpins 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...
ICE Scotland Awards winners announced at Glasgow ceremony
THE winners of this year's Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Scotland Awards have been announced at a ceremony in Glasgow.
The event took place as...
Union Technical to deliver upgrades to Edinburgh flats
GLASGOW-based energy services specialist Union Technical has been appointed to carry out significant home improvement works for one of Scotland’s oldest housing associations.
Founded in...
New natural insulation product for suspended ceilings launched
PERFORMANCE Technology Group business Mayplas has launched a thermal and acoustic insulation product for suspended ceiling systems made from UK-grown industrial hemp.
Named ‘Thermapad’, the...
Aberdeen factory to tackle fuel poverty
A new factory in Aberdeen is to produce an “extraordinary new innovation” in internal wall insulation designed to make homes warmer and healthier.
The site...
Private investor completes acquisition of Avonside Energy
PRIVATE investor Rcapital has completed the acquisition of Avonside Energy Limited, the insulation and solar PV service provider.
Avonside Energy is a standalone division of...
Scottish Government consultation reveals support for home energy improvements
A public engagement programme on how to end Scotland’s contribution to climate change has shown widespread support for home energy efficiency improvements, the Scottish...
Flexible insulation product offers sustainable solution
ECOLOGICAL Building Systems has announced the launch of a new flexible insulation product for roofs, walls, ceilings and floors, called IndiBreathe Flex, as part...
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...
Engineer creates insulation inspired by polar bear fur
AN engineer has used his passion for biomimicry to create a new type of home insulation inspired by the technical properties of polar bear...
Farming hemp could be the building block for decarbonising construction in Scotland
By Iain Riddell, principal consultant at SAC Consulting, part of SRUC
INDUSTRIAL hemp is cultivated globally – around 35,000 hectares in the EU alone –...
NIA launches New Build/Commercial Code of Professional Practice
THE National Insulation Association (NIA) has introduced a new Code of Professional Practice (CoPP) specifically for installer members working in new build and commercial...
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...
Procast lands massive North Lanarkshire housing upgrades contract
STRATHAVEN-based Procast has landed a £32.5 million contract to improve homes in North Lanarkshire.
The four-year programme will involve roofing, rendering and insulation upgrades to primarily...
Insulation manufacturer and installer acquires majority share in ATS
INSULATION manufacturer and installer energystore has acquired a majority share in Scottish specialist flooring contractor Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS) for an undisclosed sum.
Headquartered in...
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...
