Construction

Reynaers

21 June 2024

Reynaers sponsors new whitepaper looking at meeting Part L

Posted on by Max Banner

A new study looking at the changes and challenges resulting from the update to Part L of the Building Regulations to improve the thermal efficiency of windows and doors has been sponsored by Reynaers Aluminium.

Adaptavate

12 June 2024

Adaptavate launches world’s first full sized, carbon negative plasterboard

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Adaptavate, a global leader in the development and industrialisation of low-carbon and carbon-negative construction materials, has announced the production of the world’s first carbon-negative technology to produce plasterboards.

EPD

24 May 2024

EPD Insulation Group: Driving change for women in construction

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The number of women across the construction workforce increased to 15.8% from April – June 2023, which is a jump of 1.2% from the previous quarter. In short, that equates to the highest number since records began in 1997. EPD Insulation Group has more…

Futurebuild

04 April 2024

Futurebuild: Shaping the future of sustainable construction

Posted on by Max Banner

Despite the challenges currently faced by the industry, Futurebuild continues to push boundaries, leaving a lasting impact on the sector. The industry is continuing to react to Futurebuild and its unwavering commitment to sustainability, innovation, and collaboration.

MCRMA

27 March 2024

First MCRMA members’ roadshow takes place at Siderise

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Members of the MCRMA, the trade association for the metal cladding and roofing industry, had an exclusive opportunity to explore and discuss the changes affecting the construction sector at the first of the association’s roadshow events hosted by Siderise at its HQ and manufacturing facility in South Wales.

Kingspan

23 February 2024

Kingspan releases new Lower Embodied Carbon Steel range

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Kingspan’s LEC Structural Steel is the latest addition to its Lower Embodied Carbon solutions range. Made with 75% recycled content, LEC Structural Steel has been developed to help reduce the carbon footprint of construction projects.

Glidevale Protect

24 November 2023

Glidevale Protect publishes Environmental Product Declarations for key ranges

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Glidevale Protect has published third party, independently verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for three of its construction wall membranes.

03 November 2023

Illbruck UK: Have you been barking up the wrong tree?

Posted on by Max Banner

In today’s building façade construction industry; architects, specifiers, main contractors and distributors are faced with a range of products suitable for the protection of the built-up wall. But Illbruck UK poses the question – ‘have you been barking up the wrong tree?’

Renderplas

24 October 2023

Renderplas: Recycled PVCu beads render steel alternatives unsustainable

Posted on by Max Banner

Numerous modern construction projects have been utilising PVCu beads from Renderplas. Made from up to 100% recycled materials, these beads offer a sizeable reduction in carbon footprint when compared to traditional stainless steel alternatives.

Bereco

20 September 2023

Bereco spearheads drive to eliminate plastics from construction industry

Posted on by Max Banner

An initiative to rid the construction industry of plastic packaging and other waste is being spearheaded by sustainable timber window and door supplier Bereco.