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Oxford College Invests In ISO Chemie’s Load Bearing Bracket Support System
ISO Chemie’s thermal insulating and load bearing bracket support system has been specified for a new sustainable residential development at an Oxford college. The move sees ISO-TOP WINFRAMER ‘TYPE 1’ units being fitted to support and insulate the triple glazed aluminium windows and doors installed at Wolfson College’s new three-storey residential development. When completed in spring next year, the Garden Building will provide 50 high-quality student bedrooms, supported by


Armacell Commits To Ambitious Climate Action Plan
Avoidance of climate-harmful emissions through Armacell products 63% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2035 from 2024 baseline 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions over the same period Decarbonisation roadmap rooted in purpose of driving energy efficiency Armacell, a global leader in flexible foam for the equipment insulation market and a leading provider of engineered foams, announced the Group’s robust climate action plan. Armacell's vision and focus is to continuousl


ISO-Chemie’s WINFRAMER Energy Efficiency Boost For Major Edwardian House Retrofit
ISO-Chemie’s thermal insulating and load bearing bracket support system has been specified to provide energy efficiency improvements to an Edwardian property in Oxfordshire. The move sees WINFRAMER units retrofitted as part of an initiative to bring the poorly insulated solid walled house built in 1909 in Oxford, up to current energy efficiency standards, providing better quality accommodation for the homeowner along with long-term cost savings. Passivhaus certified and fir


Marmox Thermoblocks Insulate Tudor Reconstruction
The reconstruction of a rambling old farmyard close to Ely in East Cambridgeshire is making use of well proven Marmox Thermoblocks, specified in three widths as the ideal solution for tackling thermal-bridging around the building perimeter as part of a well-insulated design. Mitchell’s Barn is replacing a sprawling complex of dilapidated tin cowsheds and a rather more attractive oak barn which was founded on a plinth of Tudor era bricks. The original planning permission allow


The Natural And Technological Unite At The NQCC
The new £33m National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) in Harwell, Oxfordshire, is a landmark laboratory created to drive quantum...


Wraptite® External Air Barrier Helps To Create State-of-the-Art Passivhaus Learning Environments For Over 4500 Scottish Pupils
The specification and installation of A.Proctor Group’s Wraptite® external air barrier is helping three separate secondary school...


City Council Specifies ISO Chemie For Energy Improvement Pilot Project
ISO Chemie’s thermal insulating and load bearing bracket support system has been specified for a new energy saving pilot project being...


Wraptite ® Converts Property Developer To Benefits Of External Airtightness Layer
An experienced property developer has seen immediate benefits from using the A. Proctor Group’s external air barrier solution, Wraptite®....


FE Students Give ISO Chemie Training Seal Of Approval
ISO Chemie has linked up with an FE college in a new initiative to help current students understand foam sealant tape technology and the...


Why ‘Zero’ Is A Plus For West Fraser’s SterlingOSB
The UK government classified formaldehyde as a carcinogen in 2016, prompting industry to observe restrictions on its use, and West Fraser...


A. Proctor Group Appoints New Finance Director
The A. Proctor Group has welcomed Teresa Thomson to the position of Finance Director. In doing so, the company is also saying farewell to...


Sto Helps Residential Development Exceed U-Value Requirements For Excellent Thermal Performance
A Sto external wall insulation system has maximised thermal efficiency for more than 240 homes within a new residential development in...


FIREFLY® Systems Upgrade Roofspace Of Northamptonshire Care Facility
One of FIREFLY®’s most active contracting partners has successfully utilised a selection of the manufacturer’s fully tested barrier...


SFS Facilitates Faster Fixing Of Tapered Insulation Over Steel Decks With BSA system Launch
Ongoing investment in research and development by SFS Group Fastening Technology Ltd has brought the launch of the construction...


Historic Hangar Buildings Transform With Sto
An external wall insulation system manufactured by Sto has helped to renovate historic hangar buildings at Pembroke Dock in Wales....


Pitched Roof Ventilation and Solar PV
The increased adoption of solar photovolataics (PV) on pitched roofs has led to the introduction of new and updated guidance to ensure...


Revolutionary Rainscreen Retention Solution Proves Less Is More
SFS Group Fastening Technology and Kingspan Insulation have pooled their respective expertise in rainscreen cladding support systems...


Manchester Housing Provider Picks Iso-Therm Insulation To Upgrade Older Stock
One of the leading providers of affordable housing in the North-West has begun utilising slimline and waterproof ISO-THERM insulation,...


Knauf Help Deliver Acoustic Masterclass For New Performance Space
Aviva Studios, the home of Factory International in Manchester, is a groundbreaking £226m culture centre designed to host diverse...


Marmox Thermoblocks Specified On Wigan Passivhaus Development
A PassivHaus development in Wigan saw high performance Thermoblocks from the range of Marmox being used to counter cold bridging beneath...
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