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...

Knauf Insulation launches ‘gateway-ready’ rainscreen cavity systems

KNAUF Insulation has announced the launch of Rocksilk RainScreen Cavity Systems, a range of complete tested systems designed to simplify specification and support compliance in...

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...
Forties Industrial Estate

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...

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...
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...
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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...

CCF appoints new head of insulation

INSULATION, drywall, and ceiling product distributor CCF has announced the appointment of Chris Sexton as head of insulation to lead its in-house team of...

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...

Tapered insulation points way to long-term warm, dry flat roof performance

By James Wilkinson, design team manager at flat roof and single-layer tapered insulation specialist, Gradient PONDING caused by inadequately-designed falls is a significant contributor to...
Glidevale Protect and Superglass Insulation collaboration

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...

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...
Kevin McCloud

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...

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...

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...
Derek Innes, Procast

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...

Industry prepares for bigger demand

THE National Insulation Association has revealed plans to establish an external stakeholder forum for solid wall insulation. The association said SWI has a key role...

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...

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...

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...