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Actis and LABC renew partnership for third year

Insulation product specialist, Actis, has renewed its partnership with LABC for a third time after two successful years as a sponsor.
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Actis welcomes Khan’s offsite homes ‘developers’ toolkit’ project

Pan European insulation specialist, Actis, has welcomed London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s decision to fund a ‘developers’ toolkit’ to simplify the construction of offsite homes

Getting the most from space

Adrian Pargeter, Head of Technical and Product Development for Kingspan Insulation reports on a study showing how insulation with a minimal construction depth can...

Getting the most from space

Adrian Pargeter, Head of Technical and Product Development for Kingspan Insulation reports on a study showing how insulation with a minimal construction depth can...
The renewal this autumn of insulation specialist Actis' CPD partner support with LABC marks the seventh year of a successful partnership

Actis continues seven-year relationship with LABC by renewing CPD partner support

The renewal this autumn of insulation specialist Actis' CPD partner support with LABC marks the seventh year of a relationship between the two organisations.
As the temperature drops, Scandia-Hus and Actis are reminding homeowners of importance of airtightness principles in preserving energy

Autumn chill sparks ‘airtightness principles’ message from Scandia-Hus and Actis

As the temperature drops, Scandia-Hus and Actis are reminding homeowners of importance of airtightness principles in preserving energy and cutting bills.

Revolutionising housing with True Modular Building at MBI’s World of Modular...

The Netherlands faces a similar housing crisis to the UK- and modular building could solve both countries' crisis and reduce sustainability to boot.
New co-located expos, new hubs and a dedicated hire industry showcase are just some of the features when the UK’s largest built environment event, UK Construction Week (UKCW), returns to Birmingham’s NEC from 1-3 October

Roofing focus and hire industry showcase among new features at UKCW...

New co-located expos, new hubs and a dedicated hire industry showcase are just some of the features when the UK’s largest built environment event, UK Construction Week (UKCW), returns to Birmingham’s NEC from 1-3 October.
Many are finding that the Actis Hybrid range and the new two-in-one Eolis HC meet all their compliance and efficiency needs

Eolis HC revolutionises loft conversions with quick installation

Architects, specifiers, and builders working on renovations and extensions must address changing Building Regulations, the impact of extreme temperatures on occupants, and construction time efficiency. Many are finding that the Actis Hybrid range and the new two-in-one Eolis HC meet all these needs.
Insulation specialist Actis is backing a call by more than 400 of the UK's leading climate scientists for any new government to commit to an "ambitious" programme of climate policies.

Actis backs scientists’ call for political parties to commit to climate...

A call by more than 400 of the UK's leading climate scientists for all election hopefuls to commit to ambitious climate policies has been backed by European insulation specialist Actis.
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Scandia-Hus showcases thermal efficiency of Actis-insulated homes

Timber frame specialist Scandia-Hus is to showcase the energy efficiency of its Actis-insulated homes when it opens its newest show home later this year.
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Extreme weather events underline the need to futureproof housing

With the recent COP28 taking centre stage and scientists concluding that 2023 has been the hottest year on record, the need to futureproof housing becomes an increasingly vital component in the fight against the effects of climate change.
Specialists from Actis came to a Barnsley College Construction Centre to give the students some hands-on thermal bridging training

Construction students benefit from Actis’ hands-on thermal bridging training

Specialists from Actis came to a construction college to give the students some hands-on thermal bridging training and experience working with Actis Hybrid products.
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Actis helps building firm preserve part of England’s agricultural heritage

A Kent building firm has been helping preserve some of England's architectural and agricultural heritage, while ensuring the new occupants enjoy a cosier experience than its original residents - with help from insulation specialist Actis.

Actis Hybris has had its Cradle to Cradle Certified® Bronze certification...

The renewal of Actis Hybris' Cradle to Cradle Certified® Bronze certification means it meets stringent sustainability criteria and retains its place as the only reflective insulation product in the whole of Europe to have achieved such recognition.
Members of the Actis specification and sales team, including CPD co-writer, specification manager Amaret Chahal, are approaching one end of the skills gap funnel by sharing the joy of working in construction with young people at school and college.

Exploring Actis’s ‘pincer movement’ towards the construction skills gap

Speedier construction, modern methods of construction and engaging with young people- these are all part of Actis's counterstrategy to tackle the construction skills gap.
As provisional Met Office data forecasts that 2024 could exceed 2023's record temperatures, keeping homes cool is more important than ever

With 2024 predicted to break records, keeping homes cool is vital,...

As provisional Met Office data forecasts that 2024 could exceed 2023's record temperatures, keeping homes cool is more important than ever.
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The Future Homes Standard: key points condensed

This article from Discrete Heat delves into the key aspects of the Future Homes Standards, offering a concise overview for professionals in the construction sector.
As 2023 looks to be the hottest year on record, the need to future-proof homes against the impact of extreme heat is more important than ever

Hottest year on record highlights need to keep homes cool, warns...

As 2023 looks set to become the hottest year on record, the need to future-proof homes against the impact of extreme heat is more important than ever.
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Actis and STA create new technical document on building regulations

Actis has been working with the Structural Timber Association to create a new technical document which will help architects, engineers, and builders comply with more stringent building regulations as we head towards the 2025 Future Homes Standard.
Architectural designer Harsha Mistry has joined Actis as technical manager. She will work alongside UK and Ireland technical director Thomas Wiedmer.

Actis appoints Harsha Mistry as new technical manager

Insulation specialist Actis has augmented its technical team with the appointment of Harsha Mistry as technical manager.
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Actis CPD modules offer thermal efficiency guidance for revised Building Regulations

Insulation specialist Actis has created new learning resources and thermal efficiency guidance with the launch of their latest CPD modules.
Energy efficiency measures should be part of the investment into draughty housing, which could then prevent 6,000 excess deaths a year

Citizens Advice’s call for investment in draughty housing backed by Actis

Energy efficiency measures should be part of the investment into draughty housing, which could then prevent 6,000 excess deaths a year.
Insulation specialist Actis has released a new video showcasing their sustainability progress and future environmentally-friendly plans

Actis’ determination to lead the way in sustainability highlighted in new...

Insulation specialist Actis has released a new video showcasing their sustainability progress and plans for future environmentally-friendly developments.
The Illingworth project was funded in part through the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund's first wave

Illingworth project gets sustainability nod in Parliament

The £1m Illingworth project was funded in part through the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund's first wave and has seen annual savings of up to £169 for occupiers.
Picture shows the British Offsite modular house-building facility on the outskirts of Braintree, Essex. Part of the Weston Homes building group, representing the new offsite automated construction factory

New offsite automated construction factory from British Offsite to deliver 4,000 homes...

A £45m offsite automated construction factory in Braintree will create light gauge steel panel systems and other components, using robotic automated manufacturing.