The thermal conductivity of the blocks is now 0.18 W/mK, down from 0.19, bringing about greater thermal performance whilst enabling U-Values to be reduced further and diminishing heat loss at junctions. British Board of Agrément (BBA) has issued a new certificate issued to the manufacturer for the change. Reducing the weight of the high performing[…]

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[…]

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[…]

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[…]

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[…]

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[…]

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[…]

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[…]