KNAUF INSULATION has completed a £5m upgrade its packaging equipment at its Cwmbran manufacturing plant in Wales, the latest phase of its planned investment programme. The new equipment will allow Knauf Insulation to manufacture glass mineral wool slabs, alongside the plant’s current roll and blowing wool capability. This will help the company meet increased demand
Windows are like the eyes of your home; they let in light, provide ventilation, and offer a view of the world outside. However, much like everything else in your house, they can wear down over time. When that happens, it becomes necessary to consider replacing glass pane or, in more drastic cases, getting new windows
THE WOOD RECYCLERS ASSOCIATION is calling for roofing contractors to share the results of waste wood testing with them. Vicki Hughes, WRA Technical Lead, said, “We’re calling on roofing contractors and roofers to ask the laboratories they use to share their waste wood test results with the WRA. Then we can get the evidence together
DON & LOW, the UK’s renowned vertically integrated manufacturer of Roofshield, is set to captivate industry professionals and enthusiasts alike at the highly anticipated UK Construction Week in October. At UK Construction Week, the maker of Roofshield, Don & Low, will unveil its comprehensive construction membrane product range. The range is a testament to its
DEMAND for skilled subbies on building sites drove earnings to a record high last month, according to Hudson Contract’s payroll – the biggest in the construction industry. Analysis shows that average rates for self-employed tradespeople increased by 1.4% to £1,012 per week during August. Pay was 4.1% higher than the same period last year. August
EPD Insulation Group, the independent, family run, insulation and associated building materials specialist established in 2011, has appointed its first full board of directors. EPD Insulation Group (EPD) has grown to become one of the leading independent building materials distributors, covering all points, from Manchester in the North, Bristol in the West, Southampton in the
AN INDEPENDENT training provider is celebrating its ‘good’ rating following its first Ofsted inspection. Eastern Region Roof Training Group (ERRTG) is an independent training provider based in Baylham outside Ipswich and has delivered roofing apprenticeships as the direct provider since 2020. There are currently 31 apprentices on the roofing programme with a planned, next cohort
Government must get a grip on the haphazard implementation of environmental regulations to unlock house building, says a new Lords report. There is a real risk that the Government will miss both its housing targets and its environmental ambitions. It should be possible to deliver both new development and improve the environment, but a lack
TIME IS RUNNING OUT for high-rise residential building registration with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR), the organisation is warning. It will be a criminal offence for any qualifying building not to be registered with the new regulator after 1 October 2023. Registration opened in April 2023. Buildings in England that are 18 metres tall or
IN SEPTEMBER, the Construction Leadership Council’s Product Availability working group reports building materials availability has returned to pre-covid levels. Building Materials Availability Mineral wool has come off allocation and returned to normal supply. Looking ahead, a major supplier is investing £50m to increase capacity for glass mineral wool [Knauf Insulation] to support anticipated demand from
