Laura Borland

James Donaldson Insulation appointments new business manager

UDDINGSTON-based James Donaldson Insulation (JDI) has announced the appointment of Laura Borland as business manager. Laura has over 25 years' experience in the construction sector...

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...
Calvay Housing Association upgrades

Glasgow-based housing association embarks on major upgrade project

CALVAY Housing Association is poised to help lower the energy bills of its residents, thanks to support from CAF Bank and Scottish Government funding. The...

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...

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...

A modern touch for historic buildings

Paddy Leighton, director at Icynene UK, discusses how trials using spray applied insulation have proved successful in historic and difficult to treat buildings in...
Connor McCandless (left), with Jason Lister

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...

Knauf achieves landmark ‘Red List Free’ certification for rock mineral wool

KNAUF Insulation has announced it has become the first manufacturer in Europe to achieve a DECLARE ‘Red List Free’ label for rock mineral wool...

You have the power to reduce your energy costs this winter

By Martyn Raine, technical skills manager at SNIPEF, the trade association for plumbing and heating professionals in Scotland and Northern Ireland "Go and put another...

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...

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...

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...
ROCKWOOL Group acquires Wetherby Building Systems

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...
Homes in Livingston benefiting from energy efficient upgrades

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...

Construction membranes deliver hidden protection and thermal efficiency benefits

A combination of wall construction membranes from Glidevale Protect has been installed across two social housing developments, designed and built by modular construction specialists Connect Modular, part of The Wee House Group.

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...
Protect VC Foil Ultra

Class W1 reflective membrane delivers in extreme conditions

An innovative design and build café project on a busy coastal sea front open to high winds and driving rain, has received added protection to its external wall structure thanks to the installation of Protect Thermo Extreme.
SUPERGLASS  and URSA insulation

Superglass and URSA collaborate on non-combustible insulation solution for timber frame walls

SUPERGLASS  and URSA, two insulation brands under the global Etex Group, have joined forces to provide a new, collaborative solution for modern timber frame...

Flooring contractor sets sights on growth after major investment

SPECIALIST flooring contractor Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS) has announced it is investing £500,000 in a new division to offer an insulation system tipped to...