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...
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...
Clark Contracts completes external refurbishment of University of Strathclyde’s Curran Building
CLARK Contracts has completed a £2.3 million external refurbishment of the University of Strathclyde’s Curran Building.
The facility, which is home to the university’s Andersonian...
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...
Knauf achieves Gold Status membership in Supply Chain Sustainability School
KNAUF has achieved Gold Status membership in the Supply Chain Sustainability School (SCSS), underscoring the firm's commitment to sustainability and industry leadership.
As a long-standing...
Dumfries church project opts for spray foam solution
DESIGNERS of a new community Baptist Church, nearing completion in Dumfries, turned to spray applied insulation specialists, Icynene to solve a complex insulation challenge.
The...
First class ticket – 70’s building brought up to date
A 1970s’ industrial office building has been brought up to date with the installation of new external wall insulation.
B/E Aerospace Incorporated is a leading...
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...
Natural Insulation Hub supports ‘distinct’ Scottish style
A recently launched natural insulation hub has been tipped to ensure Scotland’s construction sector has access to the materials needed to meet ambitious climate...
Insulation specialist launches new e-learning platform
STONE wool insulation manufacturer ROCKWOOL has launched a new e-learning platform designed to make it easier for construction professionals to access learning resources and...
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...
Products firm is a film star
SOME of the country’s most prized cinema heritage is protected by products supplied by Kingspan Insulation.
The £12m BFI Master Store Building in Warwickshire was...
Insulation solution helps historic church feel the heat
CONTRACTORS working on the restoration and modernisation of a 1930s-built church in Manchester have turned to spray foam insulation to solve a difficult heat...
Scot targets building sector with plant-based insulation
THE produce of small-scale farmers in East Africa has gone global through a collaboration with a Scottish innovator.
“We acknowledge it’s not the norm or...
Stirling insulation specialist secures CCPI verification for Superwall Cavity Batts range
STIRLING-based Superglass has secured Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) verification for its Superwall Cavity Batts range.
The firm said it is one of the...
Knauf Insulation completes major upgrade at glass mineral wool plant
KNAUF Insulation has completed a £40 million upgrade of its glass mineral wool manufacturing plant in St Helens, which features 'UK-first' forming technology.
The upgrade...
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.
Sustainability improvements help ‘future proof’ Dundee homes
A Dundee firm has helped 'future-proof' 88 housing association properties in the city following a £3.5 million energy overhaul.
GoSustainable said the upgrade of homes...
Red letter day for Knauf Insulation
KNAUF Insulation has announced it has become the first insulation manufacturer in Europe to have its glass mineral wool product range accredited as DECLARE...
Stirling insulation manufacturer scoops top industry award
INSULATION manufacturer Superglass has been named Company of the Year by Scottish Engineering.
Due to Covid-19, the annual award dinner couldn’t take place this year,...
