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...
Retrofit project gives Scone homes a new lease of life
AN £860,000 project in Scone, Perthshire, has transformed 25 homes that were previously at risk of demolition, to make them warmer and cheaper to...
SFA and Zero Waste Scotland partner to offer football clubs ‘financial lifeline’
THE Scottish FA (SFA) and Zero Waste Scotland have partnered to offer free environmental support to football clubs across the country.
Guidance will be given...
Stirling insulation manufacturer scoops top industry award
INSULATION manufacturer Superglass has been named Company of the Year by Scottish Engineering.
Due to Covid-19, the annual award dinner couldn’t take place this year,...
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...
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...
Scot targets building sector with plant-based insulation
THE produce of small-scale farmers in East Africa has gone global through a collaboration with a Scottish innovator.
“We acknowledge it’s not the norm or...
Slab insulation range the ‘perfect choice’ for timber frame housing
INSULATION specialist Rockwool has launched a new timber frame slab insulation range to capitalise on the growing new-build timber frame housing market.Â
The new stone...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Trade show to shine a light on industry issues
THE RCI (Roofing, Cladding & Insulation)Â Show is back for 2019. The dedicated trade event for the roofing, cladding and insulation industry will turn its...
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...
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...
Cavity wall panels aid project’s energy goals
RECTICEL Insulation has provided details of a cavity wall system project it carried out for a prestige housing development in Pluckley, Kent.
Almost 9,000m2 of...
Distributor makes HVO fuel investment to support green goals
INSULATION, drywall and ceiling product distributor CCF has announced it has invested in a new sustainable fuel source to cut carbon emissions across its...
Class W1 reflective membrane delivers in extreme conditions
An innovative design and build café project on a busy coastal sea front open to high winds and driving rain, has received added protection to its external wall structure thanks to the installation of Protect Thermo Extreme.
Products firm is a film star
SOME of the country’s most prized cinema heritage is protected by products supplied by Kingspan Insulation.
The £12m BFI Master Store Building in Warwickshire was...
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...
