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...
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...
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...
Firms partner to bring green hydrogen to Stirling facility
SUPERGLASS has entered into a strategic partnership with Carlton Power to supply it with green hydrogen for its manufacturing facility in Stirling.
The Stirling Green...
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...
Building supply companies abandon merger
THE Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced it is cancelling its Phase 2 merger investigation after Kingspan abandoned its proposed deal with Building...
Cork innovation tipped to boost sustainable goals in Scottish construction
A West Lothian-based start-up is harnessing cork to help reduce carbon emissions across the construction and textile sectors.
Founded by former business analyst, Antero Lopes...
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...
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.
Online hubs offer insulation advice
ROCKWOOL has created a series of technical resource hubs to help specifiers access information and advice on specialist insulation solutions.
The online hubs comprise passive...
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...
Better insulation vital to slowing global warming
By Paddy Leighton, UK director, Icynene
THE uptake of energy efficiency measures such as loft and wall insulation must be accelerated for domestic housing if...
Glidevale Protect and Superglass confirm new working partnership
BUILDING materials producer Glidevale Protect has announced a collaboration with Superglass Insulation to provide a collective system solution designed to strengthen the offering for...
Procast lands Airdrie town centre refurb role
STRATHAVEN-based Procast has been awarded a contract in the upcoming project to refurbish properties in Airdrie's Buchanan and Hallcraig Streets.
The contract forms part of...
Knauf Insulation adds further BBA certificates to rainscreen range
KNAUF Insulation has earned additional agrément certificates by the BBA for its rainscreen insulation product ranges, including a 'market-first' for applications using cross-laminated timber.
The...
TN International acquires bitumen roofing specialist in multi-million pound deal
TN International (TNi), owner of Scottish insulation manufacturer Superglass, has acquired bitumen roofing manufacturer Chesterfelt in a multi-million pound deal.
The deal has been described...
Fresh investment boosts growth plans for bio-based construction materials manufacturer
AFTER establishing the IndiNature Mill in the Scottish Borders, a follow-on investment of £2 million has been secured by bio-based construction materials manufacturer Industrial...
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...
Distributor makes HVO fuel investment to support green goals
INSULATION, drywall and ceiling product distributor CCF has announced it has invested in a new sustainable fuel source to cut carbon emissions across its...
ROCKWOOL releases technical bulletin on durability of its stone wool insulation
ROCKWOOL has released a technical bulletin on the durability of the company's stone wool insulation.
Summarising the results of several studies and real-world testing, the...
