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...
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...
Spray foam insulation tipped to help tackle fuel poverty
THE British Urethane Foam Contractors Association (BUFCA) has urged specifiers and landlords to evaluate the energy performance of their housing during the Big Energy...
Procast Group completes £4.7m project in Glasgow’s east end
HAMILTON-based Procast Group has completed work on a £4.7 million project to install external wall insulation across 167 flats managed by Calvay Housing Association.
The project,...
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...
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...
Raising the bar on soffit insulation performance
Increased thermal, acoustic and fire performance required from soffit liners means ever increased insulation depths are being specified. But without careful consideration of how...
Harnessing the power of natural insulation
Andy Cook, technical specification advisor at Ecological Building Systems, explains why natural insulation is the perfect complement to timber frame construction
TIMBER frame has, for...
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.
Flexible insulation product offers sustainable solution
ECOLOGICAL Building Systems has announced the launch of a new flexible insulation product for roofs, walls, ceilings and floors, called IndiBreathe Flex, as part...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Century-old tenements set for refurbishment
PROCAST has been awarded an £880,000 contract to refurbish 100-year-old red sandstone tenement flats in Glasgow's east end.
The project will involve an extensive makeover...
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...
Livingston upgrades mark McTaggart Construction’s return to refurbishment work
MCTAGGART Construction has completed upgrades to 25 flats at Katherine Street, Livingston, on behalf of Almond Housing Association.
The project, which began on site in January...
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...
