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Manufacturer Knauf Insulation has launched a free, online embodied carbon calculator that allows specifiers to get a more complete view of the carbon impact of their chosen insulation. Users can use the U-value calculator to determine the insulation required to meet target U-values on a project and generate an embodied …

Voices from across the industry have published their response to last week’s Future Homes Standard announcement, regarding new regulations set to come into effect on March 24th 2027. Managing director of Vaillant Group UK and Ireland, Henrik Hansen, explains: “The update to the Future Homes and Buildings Standard marks a …

Knauf has been included in the Financial Times Statista UK’s Best Employers 2026 list. The award, compiled from employee feedback, recognises the company’s people‑first culture, an approach that underpins the product innovation and service support essential in building safer, sustainable spaces where we live, learn and care. People director, Knauf …

As the Construction Inclusion Coalition (CIC) marks its first year of activity across the industry, Coalition chair Angela Rushforth is calling for more construction leaders to add their voice to the cause, with momentum building behind the growing movement. To mark National Inclusion Week and its theme of “Impact Matters”, …

Leading organisations in the construction industry, representing over 250,000 workers, have launched a coalition that aims to tackle a lack of diversity across the industry. The Construction Inclusion Coalition has been established by CEOs at organisations including Aliaxis, Baxi, Bradfords, Highbourne Group, Ibstock PLC, Knauf, Travis Perkins PLC, Wavin, Wolseley, …

Marking another step towards achieving their sustainability goals, specifically their target of zero waste disposal by 2032, Knauf have changed the pallet hoods used on their laminated boards to use 30% more recycled content. The move to 30% recycled content in their pallet hoods represents a real win at scale …

The Fareham branch of the independent distributor Encon and Nevill Long, is the latest to become a Fire Protection Centre, adding to the business’s growing network of fire protection branches. This latest development means nearly half of Encon’s nationwide branches are now dedicated centres, supporting customers on projects across the …

Knauf has appointed Paul Campbell as commercial director. Campbell will be responsible for the strategic development of supply chain, customer support, marketing and technical at Knauf UK and Ireland. Campbell has 16 years of experience in the construction sector and has previously worked with companies including BMI Group and British …

Knauf UK is pleased to announce the appointment of Karla Malkinson as head of Sustainability UK and Ireland in a move which strengthens the organisation’s commitment to sustainable business. With a career background in construction and building products, the market in which Knauf operates is familiar territory and Karla brings …

Over 4,000 free bacon butties were given out to builders across Great Britain last month as Knauf Insulation celebrated the 10th anniversary of ECOSE® Technology, its unique bio-based binder for mineral wool insulation. The Feel Good Factor roadshow toured branches of builders’ merchants and distributors, visiting 36 locations nationwide over …