Making the sustainable choice
Sika-Trocal says selecting a manufacturer with proven sustainability credentials is increasingly important in the specification of construction products, but isn’t always as easy as it first seams...
Eye-catching solution to a range of complex roof installations
The ideal for any waterproof roof system is that it performs as designed. The roof, being a building’s most important feature, has to remain...
“Why the need for PMMA?”
By Sarah Spink, product manager – liquid applied membranes at Sika Liquid Plastics
Improve tools and techniques to reduce project costs
Dean Grady, product manager at Sika Sarnafil, speaks to RCI about the reasons behind the launch of the company’s new Spray Applied Primer 610, which he says is set to radically reduce roofing installation times
Close contact provides results
John O'Raw, regional sales manager, Sika Sarnafil, explains the importance of working closely with the contractor and the client to deliver a reliable flat roof refurbishment that lasts the test of time
Energy efficiency: Landlords warned to act now or pay later
Property owners face huge fines if their building falls short of Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES).
Construction’s image problem
Martin Bidewell, technical services manager for single ply roofing at Sika, explains why we need to challenge poor perceptions of the construction industry through new technology and high quality training to encourage fresh talent into the sector
Training can help stem the shortage of qualified construction workers
Ian Muddiman, head of applications at Sika, discusses the labour shortage crisis in the construction industry and how he feels high quality training and accreditations can help to bridge the gap