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Sustainability – Part 2: Can extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation be part of the circular economy?

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There is no reason that extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation cannot play a role in the construction industry’s transition from the linear economy to the circular economy. XPS’s combination of performance characteristics – including its robustness, compressive strength, moisture resistance, and long-term thermal performance – mean it has the potential to be retained or reused across … Read more

Polyfoam XPS supports increased recycling of extruded polystyrene insulation

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Two sites, including a large shopping centre in the south-east of England, have been able to recycle extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation removed from existing roofs. Thanks to advice from Polyfoam XPS, the sites were put in contact with a leading polystyrene recycling company, who can recycle XPS even when it is contaminated with other materials. … Read more

Sustainability – Part 1: What does sustainability mean in the construction industry?

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In construction projects, sustainability should be defined through clear project outcomes. At a basic level, this means achieving compliance with national building regulations, including energy efficiency requirements. However, there are a host of other factors relating to broader sustainability that go beyond energy use and carbon emissions. A project may go further in reducing energy … Read more

Back to basics: Thermal insulation in buildings

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Polyfoam XPS’s factory in Hartlepool has been the site of extruded polystyrene (XPS) manufacturing for more than forty years. Over that time, the business has built up a wealth of knowledge about insulation production (much of which informed the commissioning of our new production line) and building construction. Among Polyfoam’s workforce are people who have … Read more

How can product manufacturers support construction projects throughout the RIBA Plan of Work?

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The RIBA Plan of Work is arguably the most common approach to describing the various stages of construction projects in the UK. The Plan of Work is a framework for architects, primarily; as it has evolved, however, it has become an industry-wide tool. As a framework for projects, the Plan of Work is designed to … Read more

Could hybrid working help to address the construction skills shortage?

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Five years ago, the Covid pandemic made home working a necessity for many. In the frequent debate over what hybrid working arrangements should look like, some people consistently bang the drum for employees working only from the office. In this very personal post, Rob Firman (Technical and Specification Manager) reflects on a moment of family … Read more

HOW CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS CAN HELP SPECIFIERS FIND THE INFORMATION THEY NEED

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It is more than five years since Dame Judith Hackitt’s independent review of building regulations and fire safety was published. In that time, the government and the construction industry have begun implementing the review’s recommendations, through new legislation and initiatives aimed at addressing areas such as competence and construction product information. An independent review of … Read more

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