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's St Helens' site

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...

No barrier to air-tight future for Scotland

Hugh Franklin, head of AeroBarrier UK, explains why technology holds the key to meeting ambitious decarbonisation targets in Scotland’s housing sector SCOTLAND’S focus on energy-efficient...

Cavity panel could be greener option

AN entrepreneur claims to have the solution to building low cost energy-efficient homes with a wall insulation product that could be of “great benefit”...

Charitable contractor donates time to good cause in Leven

CLARK Contracts employees have helped support the Fife Employment Access Trust in planting over 400 trees and completing other small jobs at Silverburn Park...

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...
(L-R) - Duncan McLean, former director of Calvay Housing Association; Steven Blomer, chair of Calvay Housing Association; Nick Dangerfield, director of Calvay Housing Association.

Calvay Housing Association marks 40th anniversary with major upgrade project

CALVAY Housing Association has marked its 40th anniversary with the transformation of 263 homes in Barlanark. The Glasgow-based housing association invested more than £5 million...
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...
Sandra Purves and Elaine C Smith

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...
Knauf Insulation Rocksilk accreditation

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...

Kingspan helps transport London Bridge Station into the future

ADVERTORIAL The Kingspan OPTIM-R Flooring System has been installed as part of the £1bn refurbishment of London Bridge Station. The system was specified in two...
Home undergoing upgrade work with scaffolding around it

Union Technical to deliver upgrades to Edinburgh flats

GLASGOW-based energy services specialist Union Technical has been appointed to carry out significant home improvement works for one of Scotland’s oldest housing associations. Founded 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...

Orkney Islands Council encourages residents to make use of £1.5m initiative

ORKNEY Islands Council has highlighted the help available for local householders via the Scottish Government's HEEPS:ABS scheme. The initiative was launched to help improve the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Trade show to shine a light on industry issues

THE RCI (Roofing, Cladding & Insulation) Show is back for 2019. The dedicated trade event for the roofing, cladding and insulation industry will turn its...
Superwall Cavity Batts range

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...