A thermal bridging issue that has long plagued external wall insulation systems at building base levels could be costing homeowners the equivalent of 25 mm of insulation thickness, according to new independent testing.

Build Homes Better has secured an updated KIWA Agrément certificate for its Isoquick insulated foundation system, adding a brick support detail that solves a critical structural requirement set by leading warranty providers including the National House Building Council (NHBC).

EcoCocon, a leading European manufacturer of prefabricated straw wall panels, has announced a new, exclusive partnership with Ecological Building Systems, making EcoCocon's innovative straw-based wall system more accessible to professionals across the UK and Irish construction markets.

Wednesday, 30 July 2025 13:12

Focus on better buildings, not better spreadsheets

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Does the sustainable building industry prioritise spreadsheets over real-world performance? And what is the upshot of this? These are the questions Will Kirkman, managing director of Ecomerchant is putting to the sector.
Wednesday, 30 July 2025 13:08

MBC offers total passive house envelope solutions

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MBC Timber Frame, a well-established leader in passive house construction, now offers a comprehensive envelope solution for passive house projects.
A high-performance heating solution designed for local climate conditions is set to answer the growing need for low energy solutions that deliver in real world conditions.

A landmark Georgian building on St Stephen’s Green has become the latest showcase for innovative sustainable building technology, as the Office of Public Works completes a major retrofit using Firetite aerated clay cavity wall insulation, supplied by Econ Building Products.

Wednesday, 30 July 2025 12:17

Proctor gains ground with Scottish passive schools

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A. Proctor Group’s Wraptite airtightness membrane is being specified in a number of Scottish passive schools – including an award-winning school in Perth and Kinross.Riverside Primary, Scotland’s inaugural primary school to achieve passive house certification, accommodates nearly six hundred pupils including eighty nursery-age children, and has been nominated for and secured multiple accolades for its innovative and sustainable design.

A Dublin-based technology company has partnered with Japanese electronics giant Mitsubishi Electric to launch what they claim is the world’s first integrated heat pump and electric vehicle charger system.

Irish renewable heating specialist Unipipe IRL Ltd has unveiled NIBE’s latest ground source heat pump models, the S1156 and S1256, marking 25 years of partnership between the companies.
Pioneering airtightness and windtightness solutions manufacturer Pro Clima has secured environmental product declaration (EPD) certification for its range of membranes, tapes, and glues—one of the most extensive assessments of its kind.
Time is running out for Irish construction professionals to secure places on heavily subsidised sustainability training courses, with applications for the September 2025 intake closing soon.

Through its enduring partnership with Swedish manufacturer NIBE, Unipipe has helped to establish heat pump technology as a cornerstone of energy efficient living in Ireland.

Tuesday, 11 March 2025 12:51

Irish ICF manufacturer attains EPD

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Amvic, Ireland’s leading manufacturer of insulated concrete formwork (ICF) has published an environmental product declaration (EPD) via the Irish Green Building Council’s EPD Ireland database, for its Amvic 300 ICF block system.
A coastal self-build home in Co. Antrim opted for Grant to design a bespoke heating system featuring an air-to-water heat pump, hot water cylinder, underfloor heating, and smart controls.
Green cement pioneer Ecocem has announced the construction of its first production facility dedicated to ACT, its low carbon, globally scalable cement technology, at its Dunkirk site.
Tuesday, 11 March 2025 12:39

Ecomerchant founder announces new green podcast

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A new podcast dedicated to longform interviews with leaders in the natural building sector will be launched this year.

Interest in flat pack bio-based building is growing, according to We Build Eco, which creates easy to assemble, energy efficient building kits manufactured from any design.

Tuesday, 11 March 2025 12:33

Insulated foundation system greenlit by BBA

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Kore Insulation has received the stamp of approval for the Kore Insulated Foundation System from the UK’s construction product certification body, the British Board of Agrément (BBA).

Tuesday, 11 March 2025 12:30

Exports open to Irish insulated foundation system

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Cavan-based manufacturer Kore Insulation is looking to ramp up exports having received the stamp of approval for the Kore Insulated Foundation System from UK construction product certification body, the British Board of Agrément (BBA).

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