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...
Stirling insulation specialist raises £2,000 for CRASH
EMPLOYEES from Stirling-based insulation specialist Superglass have raised over £2,000 for the charity CRASH by taking part in a sporting fundraiser at the Hopetoun...
GMG’s energy-efficient work creates lasting legacy in Scottish communities
GLASGOW-based multi-discipline business GMG Contractors has marked a number of recent milestones.
The company has been appointed by Glasgow City Council to deliver works under...
Tiny House makes a big impression in East Berwickshire
AIRTIGHT vapour control membranes and windtight breather membranes from Ecological Building Systems (EBS) have provided a complete sealing solution for a unique mobile ‘Tiny...
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...
Materials manufacturer pledges support for construction industry charity
CONSTRUCTION materials manufacturer, TN International, has announced it has joined the industry charity CRASH as a corporate patron to support its work in helping...
Stirling insulation manufacturer turns up the heat on energy costs
STIRLING-based insulation manufacturer Superglass has teamed up with charity Start Up Stirling to help combat rising energy costs.
Superglass has pledged to cover 50% of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Manufacturer urges PM not to abandon home insulation pledge
INSULATION manufacturer Superglass has called on the UK Government to fulfil its £9 billion manifesto pledge to fund household insulation following reports the commitment...
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...
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...
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...
Knauf Insulation to invest over £45 million in UK glass mineral wool plants
KNAUF insulation has announced a series of investments in its two UK glass mineral wool plants, with the aim of boosting capacity and improving...
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...
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...
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...
