ROCKWOOL launches high rise hub to support residential developments

ROCKWOOL has developed a new high-rise hub designed to support the specification of non-combustible stone wool insulation solutions for residential projects to accommodate the surging population of the UK cities.

Snickers Workwear showcases its body-mapping pile jacket

The Snickers Workwear climate control system includes functional base layers, insulating mid layers and weather-protective outer layers.

Wraptite protects Diamond Tower apartments in Canary Wharf

The “Diamond Tower” in Canary Warf has been fitted with the high performing Wraptite air barrier, providing it with critical properties of vapour permeability and airtightness in one self-adhering membrane.

Lathams addresses the industry’s “lack of carbon understanding”

Lathams’ new carbon calculator is designed to direct customers towards more sustainable products and covers just over 70% of the total Lathams range and focuses on timber products.

Metalline launches new aluminium extruded plank system to its Unity range

Joining Metalline’s Unity rainscreen range, the new Unity X-TRU is a cost-effective cladding solution designed with simplicity and versatility in mind.

MEG makes a splash

Abet Laminati’s MEG exterior grade laminate was selected for a waterpark in El Paso, Texas since it was heavy duty enough to cope with sustained usage and extreme sunlight and temperatures common in the area.

New documentary heralds ‘era of responsibility’ for UK cladding industry

The ‘Behind the Façade’ documentary explores the UK construction industry’s response to the Grenfell Tower disaster and has been launched to encourage more open debate within the UK construction industry.

BBA launches certification scheme for reinforcing steel

The BBA has announced its certification scheme for Reinforcing Steel, designed to offer a straightforward and robust route to demonstrating industry compliance.

Kalzip roof system offers sound performance in Aberdeen

Kalzip’s stranding seam profiles were selected for their acoustic attenuation properties to accommodate TECA’s loud events and also minimise the sound going into the venue.

Old Ford car site converted into energy efficient affordable homes

A. Proctor Group’s Wraptite airtightness membrane has been used on a converted car plant for its many certifications and airflow control features.