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...
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...
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...
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...
‘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...
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...
The performance challenge in rainscreen façade insulation
Gary Allen, project specification manager at Knauf Insulation UK & Ireland, discusses the performance challenge in rainscreen façade insulation
Despite offering design freedom and building...
Cork innovation tipped to boost sustainable goals in Scottish construction
A West Lothian-based start-up is harnessing cork to help reduce carbon emissions across the construction and textile sectors.
Founded by former business analyst, Antero Lopes...
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...
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...
Farming hemp could be the building block for decarbonising construction in Scotland
By Iain Riddell, principal consultant at SAC Consulting, part of SRUC
INDUSTRIAL hemp is cultivated globally – around 35,000 hectares in the EU alone –...
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...
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...
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...
Orkney to trial underfloor robot in home insulation bid
A robot capable of spraying foam insulation under floors is to be trialled across selected homes in Orkney this month.
The trial will be managed...
New flooring system tipped to be ‘game-changer’ for Scottish builders
FIFE-based specialist flooring contractor Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS) has announced it is launching a new division with a ‘game-changing’ flooring system for Scottish housebuilders.
The...
Knauf achieves Gold Status membership in Supply Chain Sustainability School
KNAUF has achieved Gold Status membership in the Supply Chain Sustainability School (SCSS), underscoring the firm's commitment to sustainability and industry leadership.
As a long-standing...
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...
AIM appoints specification manager for Scotland and northern England
AIM Acoustics & Insulation Manufacturing has appointed Campbell McGregor as specification and sales manager for Scotland and northern England.
Commercial director Ian Exall explained that...
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...
