Rockwool
Contact info
- Website:
- www.rockwool.co.uk
Information - BuildingCPD 03 2024: Exploring the A to Z Essential Principles
This Rockwool-sponsored CPD module examines the A to Z Essential Principles relating to passive fire safety by RISCAuthority, highlighting the importance of going above and beyond the Building Regulations to better protect buildings and their occupants. Deadline for completion Friday 26 April 2024.
Information - BuildingCPD 01 2024: Fifth Facade: Regulations on Roofs
This latest CPD module, sponsored by Rockwool, considers the roof as a building’s fifth facade, examining its functional uses and its vital role in fire safety, and explaining the relevant regulations and what needs to be done to require to comply with them. Deadline for completion Friday 29 March 2024.
FeaturesStone wool insulation helping build a climate-resilient future
Paul Barrett, head of product management at ROCKWOOL® UK, explores how stone wool insulation is playing a key role in combatting climate change and what as a company it is doing to limit its own impact
Information - BuildingCPD 06 2023: Introducing BS 5422 on pipework insulation
This latest CPD module, sponsored by Rockwool, looks at the latest version of BS 5422, the British Standard for thermal insulation of pipework and equipment, exploring recommendations and key updates for 2023. Deadline for completion Friday 24 November 2023.
FeaturesCPD 03 2023: Understanding fire stopping and liability
This CPD module, sponsored by ROCKWOOL, explores the importance of designing for effective compartmentation and the legal liability regarding the provision of fire protection. Deadline for completion Friday 2 June 2023.
FeaturesRockwool releases technical bulletin providing compliance guidance for insulated upstand boards
The bulletin also provides the finished product’s subsequent Euroclass reaction-to-fire rating
FeaturesMMC and the Future Homes Standard
Industry experts discussed how modern methods of construction can help the industry achieve the Future Homes Standard, at a rountable hosted by Building and Rockwool
FeaturesWhy we need a long-term approach to net zero
By thinking fabric first we can make strong inroads towards net zero writes Paul Barrett, head of product management, ROCKWOOL UK
FeaturesCPD 13 2022: Designing acoustics for learning environments
This CPD sponsored by ROCKWOOL examines the issues around acoustic performance in schools, sets out the relevant regulations and standards, and explains some of the solutions available. Deadline for completion Friday 30 December 2022.
FeaturesThe future of insulation
Manufacturers must create the next generation of products to deliver the homes of tomorrow, writes Paul Barrett, head of product management at ROCKWOOL
FeaturesCPD 11 2022: Rainscreen insulation and cladding retrofit
This CPD sponsored by Rockwool explains how rainscreen cladding can be a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to upgrade a building, and the specification factors to consider. Deadline for completion Friday 28 October 2022.
FeaturesIdentifying and mitigating roof fire risk
Will Wigfield, product manager for flat roofs at Rockwool UK, discusses the implications of roof fires and shares best practice advice on how to manage the risk
FeaturesRoundtable: The way forward for fire safety
Industry professionals discuss their verdict on Hackitt’s fire safety recommendations, with tougher sanctions, responsibility and a potential Joint Combined Authority in the spotlight.