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...
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...
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...
Etex acquires Stirling insulation specialist Superglass
BUILDING materials manufacturer Etex has completed the acquisition of Stirling-based insulation producer Superglass.
With this deal, Etex extends its European footprint for insulation beyond its...
Scotland’s BTR market ‘stuck in the pipeline’
PROPERTY firm Rettie has released a new report which claims Scotland's Build to Rent (BTR) market is 'stuck in the pipeline', with an estimated...
Rearo appoints new marketing manager to help drive commercial growth
REARO, a Glasgow-based manufacturer of high-pressure laminate wall panels and commercial washrooms, has announced the appointment of James Barrett-Bunnage as its new marketing manager.
James...
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 launches ‘industry first’ online condensation risk tool
KNAUF Insulation has launched what it described as the industry’s first online condensation risk analysis tool.
The solution is tipped to save architects and specifiers...
Dumfries church project opts for spray foam solution
DESIGNERS of a new community Baptist Church, nearing completion in Dumfries, turned to spray applied insulation specialists, Icynene to solve a complex insulation challenge.
The...
Barrhead contractor lands contract to provide external wall insulation to Glasgow homes
HUNDREDS of homes across Glasgow are set to become more energy efficient with the addition of external wall insulation in time for winter.
Delivered through...
Procast Group begins East Ayrshire retrofit project
PROCAST Group has started retrofit work on Meagher Court in Cumnock on behalf of East Ayrshire Council.
The work will see three entire blocks of...
Procast lands massive North Lanarkshire housing upgrades contract
STRATHAVEN-based Procast has landed a £32.5 million contract to improve homes in North Lanarkshire.
The four-year programme will involve roofing, rendering and insulation upgrades to primarily...
267 Glasgow homes to benefit from external wall insulation project
HAMILTON-based Procast Group has started work on a £5 million project to install external wall insulation across 267 flats managed by Calvay Housing Association.
This...
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...
Saint-Gobain UK to build low-carbon stone wool insulation factory
SAINT-GOBAIN UK has announced plans to create a multi-million-pound low-carbon stone wool insulation manufacturing factory.
To be located at the former Holwell Foundry Works in...
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...
‘Living lab’ paves the way for sustainability engineers of the future
KNAUF Insulation has revealed how its products were used in the bespoke, timber frame wall panels for the New Model Institute for Technology and...
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...
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...
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...
