Insulation specialist Actis has welcomed the announcement this week of the first wave of funding from the government’s £39 billion Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP).

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Actis has appointed a new ASM for the South East and London to help merchants, builders and specifiers in the capital and home counties.

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ROCKWOOL has announced that its entire product range has passed Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) assessment.

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After much delay, the Government has finally published its long-awaited Future Homes Standard. PBM rounds up a number of views and perspectives from the industry.

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PBM presents a number of responses to the Government's Warm Homes Plan proposals from across the construction industry.

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The BMF has “broadly welcomed” the release of the Warm Homes Plan but argues that the Government has made a “significant error by neglecting the fabric first” approach and omitting the requirement for sufficient insulation, which could reduce the efficiency of heat pumps.

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Daniel McKane, Sales Director - Retail, Merchants and Buying Groups at YBS Insulation, considers the regulatory requirements of the Future Homes Standard and how merchants can best advise their customers through the transition.

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Billed as a product “made for merchants” to offer, Knauf Insulation has launched OmniFit Thermal and Sound Slab - an alternative to low-density rock mineral wool insulation said to offer superior thermal performance and complete with Quiet Mark certification.

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Preventing condensation in buildings takes a joined-up approach — and insulation is a big part of the solution. David Milner, Technical Team Lead at Celotex, considers the advice merchants can give to their customers about helping to control condensation.

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Insulation specialist Actis has launched a new visual campaign to illustrate how its products have been “inspired by nature, are good for the planet and make life more comfortable for installers and homeowners.”

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