21 April 2015

Vacuum insulation panel achieves BDA certification

Kingspan’s OPTIM-R vacuum insulation panel has achieved BDA certification Products that have been granted a BDA Agrément are confirmed to be fit for purpose. The certification also ensures that the products under its umbrella are recognised by professional bodies, such as the LABC and the NHBC. The Kingspan OPTIM-R: BDA approved Before the certificate was[…]

  • 21 April 2015

20 April 2015

Impact on industry now Consumer Rights Act is implemented

“Be Prepared” advises GGF New Consumer Rights Act introduces a range of new rights for consumers when it comes into force on 1 October 2015 including a 30-day time period to return faulty goods and replacement rights for faulty digital content. Consumer Rights Act granted Royal Assent and became law on 26 March 2015 Streamlines[…]

  • 20 April 2015

09 April 2015

Manage the entire ECO journey with STROMA integrated software

Stroma Certification consolidates the ECO 2 journey in one system Stroma Certification consolidates the ECO 2 journey in one system The Energy Companies Obligation has been extended to March 2017 and Stroma has ensured its existing user base and prospective new customers are equipped with the requisite tools to calculate ECO scores and facilitate funding[…]

  • 09 April 2015

17 March 2015

Helping new builds to comply with the latest Part L legislation

Latest NHBC Guide to Part L Within the guide, the NHBC gives examples of typical house types along with a list of the measures needed to ensure the buildings comply with Approved Document Part L 2013. The guide also educates on the effects of thermal bridging which can have an impact on the approaches to[…]

  • 17 March 2015

12 March 2015

Space Airconditioning accredited to ISO 9001

Space Air has been re-accredited to ISO 9001 for 2015 ISO 9001 is an internationally renowned standard for Quality Management Systems. It helps businesses improve by increasing their access to new customers; achieving the standard gives organisations an advantage over those that do not meet its requirements. The standard is awarded to businesses that have[…]

  • 12 March 2015

06 March 2015

Building boards achieve BBA certification

By achieving the BBA’S Certificate 90/2439, Fermacell’s Gypsum Fibreboard building boards have gained additional accreditation to impress specifiers and contractors with Fermacell’s Gypsum Fibreboards are fabricated from recycled content, such as used gypsum and cellulose fibres from post consumer waste paper. As the boards are manufactured without additional chemicals, they are recyclable: off-cuts are put[…]

  • 06 March 2015

18 February 2015

CE Mark awarded to staircase manufacturers

British Spirals and Castings’ architectural products have achieved the CE Mark When a product meets EU environmental, health protection and safety requirements, it is awarded the CE Mark. The CE Mark is a declaration that the product meets these requirements and enables it to move freely within the European market. It became mandatory for all[…]

  • 18 February 2015

16 February 2015

New air tightness testing scheme welcomed by BM TRADA

BM TRADA has welcomed the new air tightness testing scheme and the company is currently certified to operate at Level 2 The new air tightness testing scheme has been designed to give testers the opportunity to demonstrate their skill and competence. This will give their clients more confidence in their test results. The ATTMA Scheme[…]

  • 16 February 2015

12 February 2015

Hot melt and mastic asphalt factory certified as environmentally friendly

IKO’s new hot melt and mastic asphalt factory has gained ISO 14001 accreditation with its products being certified to BES 6001 IKO opened its factory at Grangemill Quarry in September 2014 after investing £1.5 million into making the new facility as environmentally friendly as possible. The company is now focusing on recycling raw materials, condensing[…]

  • 12 February 2015

10 February 2015

Membranes for pitched roofs released to meet new standards

IKO’s Rubershield PRO EXTRA is part of the range that has been released to meet the new wind-uplift standard The Rubershield breathable membranes, which have been designed for pitched roofs, are being released in February before the new legislation has been enforced. The Rubershield ECO, ECO EXTRA, PRO and PRO EXTRA have all been BBA[…]

  • 10 February 2015