Energy Efficiency News 06 2015 | Page 11

Products Running and headline services L Save up to £2,600 on FLIR IR for buildings S ince their introduction, the FLIR T400 (bx) Series of thermal imaging cameras have been consistently popular for building science applications. This model’s hallmark tiltable optics in combination with many innovative features and dedicated functions have resulted in increased sales year on year. And for any building professional considering such an investment, now is an especially good time to take the plunge! Until the close the year, FLIR is offering three T400 (bx) Series packages that represent savings up to £2,600. For this limited period, anyone ordering a FLIR T460, FLIR T440 (bx) or T420 (bx) camera will also receive a FLIR C2, the world’s first, fully featured pocket sized thermal imaging camera for on-the-spot troubleshooting. http://flir.co.uk/instruments/display/ ?id=56786 Kingspan sets responsible sourcing benchmark A s part of its forward thinking approach to responsible sourcing, Kingspan Insulation was one of the earliest adopters of the BES 6001: Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products standard. Now the firm has gone even further, becoming the first insulation manufacturer to have its products certified as ‘Excellent’ under BES 6001. The rigorous standard, developed by BRE Global, provides a detailed framework of the processes which must be addressed to ensure responsible sourcing of construction materials. These include organisational governance, supply chain management and environmental and social elements. Once the certificate has been awarded, key data is verified annually by the BRE. Following its most recent audit under issue 3.0 of BES 6001, all Kooltherm, KoolDuct and Therma insulation products and cavity closers manufactured at Kingspan Insulation’s facilities in Pembridge and Selby have now been certified to the ‘Excellent’ level. www.kingspaninsulation.co.uk/sustainability www.completecircmktg.co.uk ts uc od pr Recticel Insulation marks a BIM century 11 eading PIR manufacturer Recticel Insulation has marked a century by posting more than 100 objects with the award-winning NBS National BIM Library, the fastest-growing BIM library in the UK. Downloadable in the Revit, Vectorworks, AECOSim and ArchiCAD software formats, as well as the open IFC standard, the Recticel portfolio of BIM objects includes their three key brands – Eurothane, Eurowall and Powerdeck. This encompasses solutions for flat and pitched roofs, walls (including rainscreen systems) and floors. BIM objects are essentially a collection of product data used by the relevant software package to render a visual format as required to achieve the best collaboration across the construction project. The CAD visualisation of the building design is often focused upon but the real value of BIM is the sharing of information across the design team – and with the end user. As a product manufacturer, the continual development of Recticel’s BIM offering ensures its suitability for projects of all types, with a particular view towards the impending requirement from the UK Government that all public construction projects are to be built using level 2 BIM from 2016. Recticel’s technical specialist Paul Forrester said: “We are also contributing to a common BIM template for insulation products for use throughout the construction industry, and that work is ongoing.” www.nationalbimlibrary.com/recticel Suppliers and services Insulation Fasteners and Fixings • • • • • • • • • • • • • Aluminium Vapour Barrier Facings Self Adhesive Hangers Perforated Hangers Weld Pins Rivets Lacing Anchors & Tops Quilting Pins Lacing Hooks & Discs Flexible Connectors Banding and Clamps Toggle Latch Fasteners Self Drilling Screws Ductwork Accessories Camloc (Turnbuckle) & Hooks Many items available in 316 Grade Stainless Call Tel: 01403 786503 www.cevac.co.uk Thermal Insulation Solutions 2, Rectory Lane, Edgware, Middx HA8 7LF VApouR BARRiER FAcings Always in stock and made to order • • • • • • Bright Class ‘O’ Foil Scrim Kraft Foil Kraft Woven Spit Film PP Kraft Papers Multi-layered applications Finest Quality – Finest service Tel: 0208 238 5300 Fax: 0208 958 1464 Email: [email protected] Thermal Conductivity Testing ISSUE 6 • 2015