James Hay

ROCKWOOL® strengthens commitment to leadership in fire safety with new product range. We’re excited to announce the first products to launch from our new global centre of excellence for fire-stopping at Hams Hall, Birmingham. Using our deep fire expertise and state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, we’ve developed next generation FirePro®, a new in-house fire-stopping range including coated batt, sealants, collars and wraps. Creating an in-house fire-stopping range enables us to manage the product line from conception to delivery, and in line with our commitment to industry-leading practice, the range has been tested and classified to the most recent fire resistance standards (including BS EN 1366-4, BS EN 1366-3 and BS EN 13501-2). The launch of a new FirePro range means we’ll be phasing out our existing fire-stopping solutions. If you’re using any of these existing products for ongoing projects, please contact our specialist fire team for all the support you need. Read the full press release here https://lnkd.in/gVCU_qYq

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Alan Robinson, Category Director for #concrete #admixtures systems in the UK & Ireland, describes Mapei's strategic approach to offer #innovative #solutions for the British concrete industry The UK concrete market is experiencing a pivotal shift towards #sustainability, driven by emerging legislation and industry awareness. #Mapei is positioning itself at the forefront of this transformation with innovative solutions like the RE-CON AGG admixtures, which address key challenges in sustainable concrete production. The potential for #sustainable concrete solutions continues to grow, supported by evolving #specifications and #environmental consciousness. Q: The UK has long been viewed as a prominent and prestigious concrete market within Europe and further afield: a mature market with a strong demand for innovative, sustainable solutions. Does it also involve a growing demand for more sustainable concrete? A: Sustainability is a market which will only grow over the coming years and there is some positive legislation coming through which will hopefully drive change quicker. At Mapei we are at the forefront of producing products that will support the industry as the demand grows. A key support to our growth would be through the #specification of the sustainable products at early #construction stage. To read the full interview and details of the products, systems and solutions discussed visit the link in our bio.

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Adhesives are the unsung heroes of wood floor installations, and their evolution over the past 30 years has transformed the industry. Alec Stacey, Technical Manager at Bona, explores this in his article, The Art of Adhesives, featured in the August 2025 issue of Tomorrow’s Contract Floors in the UK. Silane-based adhesives now lead the market, celebrated for their durability, tension absorption, and ability to resist water vapour. These qualities ensure secure, long-lasting floors with fewer risks like hollow spots or expansion. At Bona, we’re proud to offer advanced solutions like Bona Titan and Bona Quantum, exclusively formulated for wood floors. These adhesives combine strength and elasticity, delivering superior performance and exceptional results every time. Read the full article HERE: https://bit.ly/41DdVl9 #WoodFlooring #BonaAdhesives #ProfessionalCraftsmanship #FloorInstallation

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Approved Document B England gives guidance on how to meet the requirements of the Building Regulations, including insulating soffits. Our article examines what these requirements are and the Kingspan Insulation boards that could be used in these applications. Click the link to learn more. https://bit.ly/46xAVFB #Insulation #BuildingRegulations #Construction #Soffits #ApprovedDocumentB

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