NIA appoints new solid wall insulation council

New governing body will seek to expand opportunities within the SWI sector for the NIA’s members

A I M barriers address raised access floor fire safety concerns

A I M Acoustic & Insulation Manufacturing’s Raised Access Floor Barrier is designed to prevent the passage of fire and smoke through underfloor cavities. 

POLYFOAM XPS awarded BES 6001

Ravatherm UK acquired the closed-cell insulation foam from Knauf Insulation in January

ROCKWOOL achieves growth above pre-pandemic levels

With construction activity returning and in many cases surpassing pre-pandemic levels, ROCKWOOL Group has achieved double-digit growth in all business areas in the first half of this year, according to its latest trading update.

More homes, more efficient homes

Concrete Block Association kicks off the Modern Masonry ‘Better Built in Blockwork’ campaign by unveiling its U-value calculator and thermal bridging details

CIGA finds its consumer champion

Teresa Perchard will use her 25 years of experience working with consumers to improve CIGA's service and, if needed, hold it to account

Scottish Insulation Alliance is formed

The Scottish Insulation Alliance will provide a range of services to alliance members and liaise with the Scottish government and other key stakeholders to develop and implement a plan to insulate Scotland’s homes and businesses.  

UK’s first spray foam insulation qualification launches

Spray Foam Training limited has been launched as the first business in the country to offer the new Spray Foam Insulation Applicator NVQ Diploma.

Sika customers reap benefits of direct order service

The new partnership with Building Innovation is exclusive to Sika-Trocal contractors

New Spacetherm SLENTEX A2 Aerogel Blanket

The A. Proctor Group’s Spacetherm SLENTEX A2 Aerogel Blanket has been chosen for its superior thermal performance, flexibility and suitability for space-critical applications in the refurbishment of 146 high-rise apartments in Poplar, East London.