SPRING 2018

Richard Burnley Managing Director, Kingspan Insulation

WELCOME

As I write, we’re awaiting the publication of the final report from the

Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety. The review,

led by Dame Judith Hackitt, will provide a clear indication of the changes

that are likely to be made to the English Building Regulations governing

fire safety, which could represent the biggest shake up of our regulatory

system in well over a decade.

Safeguarding the health and lives of tenants must, of course, be

fundamental in the design and construction of any building. Given

the complexities inherent in fire risk management for high rise

buildings, Kingspan believes it is essential that any future

requirements are underpinned by large-scale testing of

complete cladding systems. This approach will provide an

accurate measure of how these systems can be expected to

perform in the event of an actual fire. Gene Murtagh, CEO

of Kingspan, outlines why this is important on page 4.

In this issue of Insulation Insight, we’ll also be taking

a look at how the London Plan is helping the Capital

to take control of its carbon emissions, discussing

what Kingspan Insulation is doing to tackle

waste and taking a behind-the-scenes peek

at some innovative new building projects

including the V&A Museum of Design in

Dundee and the first application of our

Kingspan roofing system.

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® 04WHY PEOPLE MUST ALWAYS BE THE PRIORITY

06CASE STUDY - KINGSPAN SPECIFIED FOR PIONEERING DESIGN MUSEUM

12FUTURE NOW: BIM

22OUR INSIGHT YOUR SPACE

16CASE STUDY - KINGSPAN IS LIGHT ON ITS FEET AT SAFARI PARK

10CASE STUDY - SCOTTISH SCHOOL IN INSULATION FIRST

20NEWS FROM THE KINGSPAN INSULATION COMMUNITY TRUST

1408RAISING THE BAR ON COMPLIANCE

18KINGSPAN VOICES

06PIONEERING DESIGN MUSEUM

CONTENTS

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Simply put, the use of non-combustible and

limited combustibility materials is not a

guarantee of fire safety in construction. For

example, in the UK, materials are classified

as “non-combustible”, “combustible” or

of “limited combustibility” based solely on

small-scale tests of individual products.

These tests give no consideration to how

materials will perform when combined

in a system, as they would be on a real

building. It ignores the way that different

components within that system interact

with each other, and what might happen if

just one of those components fails in a fire.

Furthermore, there is currently no

requirement for systems in which the

insulation materials and the external

cladding are classified as non-combustible

or limited combustibility, to undergo any

kind of system testing. It is simply assumed

that the system would pass.

Another consideration is that, even in a

cladding system where the insulation and

external cladding are non-combustible,

there can still be a surprising proportion

of combustible material. Other essential

components such as gaskets, thermal

breaks, sealants, membranes, even the

binders that hold many non-combustible

insulation materials together can,

and will, burn.

So, if you don’t know how a cladding system

will perform (because it’s never been tested

as a system), and if it’s not feasible to

make it completely non-combustible, why

would you choose to go down the route

of making this the only way you can build

over 18 metres? After decades of research

into the fire performance of products, we

strongly believe that the best way to ensure

a cladding system’s safety is to test it as a

complete system, regardless of whether it

contains combustible, limited-combustibility

or non-combustible products.

This approach creates a clear, universal

standard for the industry to meet, without

ruling out tried and tested systems that

contain combustible materials, especially

for buildings where the use of non-

combustible or limited-combustibility

materials would be too thick or too heavy

to be practical.

Of course, looking at the requirements for

cladding systems is just one small aspect of

creating buildings that are safe.

BE THE PRIORITY

Why people must always

THE TRAGEDY OF GRENFELL TOWER IS A CALL TO ACTION FOR THE ENTIRE HOUSEBUILDING INDUSTRY.

BY GENE MURTAGH

Nothing is more important than protecting the

lives of people. As we work to deal

with the housing shortage in the UK, and to find room to

build or to upgrade our existing stock, this mantra

must stay front of mind. Our homes should be places

where we can be (and feel) sheltered, safe and secure.

One of the biggest concerns people have

voiced following the Grenfell Tower tragedy

is the issue of fire safety, particularly for high-

rise buildings. Since the Building Regulations

for Fire Safety are now under urgent review, it

is crucial that we take this opportunity to get the

system right. It is heartening, therefore, to see the

constructive direction of travel that Dame Judith

Hackitt is taking to achieve this, by not only examining

how the regulatory system needs to be strengthened,

but also how the construction industry operates at a

fundamental level.

Fire is not a straightforward issue. How and to what extent

a building fire develops depends on many different factors,

including the overall design, the quality of the installation, and

what passive or active fire protection measures are in place, as

well as what the building is made of. In her interim report published

last December, Dame Judith demonstrates a clear understanding

of the complexities that are involved. Yet, sadly, a great deal of the

debate since the publication of the report has been focussed purely on

the classification of the materials that make up cladding systems, (the

insulation and external cladding) and in particular, whether they should be

combustible or non-combustible.

Making buildings safe requires a lot more thought and consideration than

just restricting the kind of materials of which they can be made. It would be a

huge mistake to assume that simply switching to a blanket requirement for non-

combustible materials is a panacea.

Any sensible assessment of what happened

at Grenfell needs to consider a wide

range of factors including building height,

sprinkler installation, fire and smoke

detection, means of escape, flammability

of building contents, as well as the

combination of materials used in exterior

walls and internal finishes. Most critically

of all it also needs to review and assess

whether existing safeguards are being

applied and overseen properly.

The interim report for the Independent

Review of Building Regulations and

Fire Safety takes these complexities

into account and has outlined a holistic

approach to creating safer buildings,

and an industry that is fully aligned to

deliver them. It emphasises the need

to raise levels of competence for all

construction professionals engaged in

the fire prevention aspects of a building,

including design, construction, inspection

and maintenance.

As well as simpler, less ambiguous

regulations and guidance, it calls for

greater oversight of the quality of

installation, much stronger enforcement

of the rules, and sanctions for those

who do not follow them. Clear lines of

responsibility, better communication

and greater accountability are needed at

every stage, not just of construction, but

also during occupation of a building – a

“golden thread” of information, recording

every change that affects that building

throughout its life.

In each of the six key areas identified for

change in the report, the importance of the

role that people play is reiterated. The point

is that government can produce regulations

and provide guidance, but ultimately it

is the people on the ground who need to

make sure that these are implemented

properly. It is people who make decisions

to market products responsibly. It is people

who create the design, who procure the

products, who deliver the buildings. It is the

people who have to live in those buildings,

who need to be listened to and kept safe.

We have an opportunity now to enact

real change. To develop a system where

the whole supply chain works together

to create buildings that are safe, that

perform better, and that remain true to the

designer’s original intent throughout their

life cycle. In doing this we will not only help to protect

people from fire, we will also be giving them homes that

deliver on all fronts, including greater energy efficiency,

healthier environments, and higher levels of comfort.

Gene Murtagh is CEO of Kingspan Group.

Clear lines of responsibility, better communication and greater accountability are needed at every stage...

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CASE STUDY

Kingspan Specified for PioneeringDESIGN MUSEUM

KENGO KUMA & ASSOCIATES’ design for V&A Dundee sets an impressive figure against the city’s waterfront. Its angular form, wrapped with horizontal concrete panels, draws inspiration from the dramatic cliffs of the country’s east coast. BAM Construct UK and Dundee City Council are overseeing construction of the £80 million museum which is due to open this September, providing 1,650 m2 of world class exhibition facilities.

The building, rated ‘Excellent’ at its design stage BREEAM assessment,

combines renewable energy generating technologies with a highly

insulated construction. To insulate the building’s expansive flat roof,

whilst also providing effective drainage, over 6,500 m2 of Kingspan

Thermataper® TT46 LPC/FM was specified along with a further 1,000

m2 of Kingspan Thermaroof® TR26 LPC/FM.

The high-performance roofing products were installed by Q9

Cladding Solutions. They can achieve thermal conductivities as low

as 0.022 W/m.K and are compatible with most mechanically fixed

single–ply waterproofing systems. Kingspan Insulation’s specialist

tapered roofing design team provided a detailed layout scheme for

the products. This ensured that the build-up met the target thermal

performance requirements with a minimal construction depth, limiting

structural support requirements, whilst also effectively channelling

water off the roof space. In addition, both products have been

approved to Factory Mutual Research Standard 4470: 2016 for

Class 1 Steel Deck Roof Assemblies and LPS 1181: Part 1.

To insulate the ground floor throughout the building a further

5,300 m2 of Kingspan Kooltherm® K3 Floorboard was installed.

Kingspan Insulation has now released Kingspan Kooltherm® K103

Floorboard as part of its Kingspan Kooltherm® K100 range of premium

performance insulation boards, offering a thermal conductivity of just

0.018 W/m.K across all board thicknesses.

As part of the project’s BREEAM commitments, considerable care was

taken to ensure the materials specified met the highest standards in

responsible sourcing. All three Kingspan Insulation products installed

at the museum have been assigned the highest possible BRE Green

Guide Summary Rating of A+. The insulated boards, manufactured at

Kingspan’s facilities in Herefordshire and North Yorkshire, are also

certified as ‘Excellent’ under the demanding BES 6001 Responsible

Sourcing Standard. As a result, they contributed toward the award

of credits within the Materials section of the building’s BREEAM

assessment.

LOCATIONDundee

ARCHITECTKengo Kuma & Associates

PRODUCTKingspan Thermataper® TT46 LPC/FM | Kingspan Thermaroof® TR26 LPC/FM

MAIN CONTRACTOR BAM Construct UK

PROJECT FACTS

The building, rated ‘Excellent’ at its design stage BREEAM assessment, combines

renewable energy generating technologies with a highly insulated construction.

Roof and floor insulation products from Kingspan

Insulation have been installed as part of the iconic

building envelope for Scotland’s first museum of design.

Photography: Ross Fraser McLean

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Raising the barON COMPLIANCE

DOMESTIC BUILDINGS:

Whilst the rest of the country may be satisfied with

meeting current regulations, London is leading

the way on developing and delivering low carbon

buildings. Thanks to the Localism Act 2011, London

is able to raise the bar on what it expects of its

buildings. So what exactly is the ‘London Plan’?

The London Plan is a spatial development strategy

for the Greater London area. It was originally

published on 10th February 2004, and the latest

version was released in 2016. Each mayor of London

has the ability to adjust the plan, which arguably

gives London a greater opportunity to move the

goal posts as and when required. This is crucial

given the London Plan is scheduled to continue until

2036. It’s difficult to imagine what kind of targets

we will be facing then.

The London Plan has three main themes; here we

are going to focus on carbon targets. As part of the

plan, national targets as set by Part L must be met,

but then major developments (10 or more dwellings

or sites greater than 0.5 hectares) must push

beyond to achieve a carbon target of 35% over Part

L 2013 (the same as 40% over Part L 2010). If we

are to break it down, the targets are as follows.

NON-DOMESTIC BUILDINGS:

A CITY THAT BECOMES A WORLD LEADER IN IMPROVING THE ENVIRONMENT LOCALLY AND GLOBALLY, TAKING THE LEAD IN TACKLING CLIMATE CHANGE, REDUCING POLLUTION, DEVELOPING A LOW CARBON ECONOMY, CONSUMING FEWER RESOURCES AND USING THEM MORE EFFECTIVELY

LONDON PLAN

the costs of more efficient construction methods.

This will be reflected in future updates

to the London Plan. There is a caveat however,

that where it is clearly demonstrated that the

specific targets cannot be fully achieved on-site,

any shortfall may be provided off-site or through

a cash in lieu contribution to the relevant borough

to be ring fenced to secure delivery of carbon

dioxide savings elsewhere.

Finally for new homes (and for new non-domestic

buildings after 2019), there is a requirement to

offset any remaining emissions to zero carbon,

at an agreed cash in lieu rate to offset remaining

emissions to zero carbon (you could choose to

go further on-site to reduce this contribution

however).

Already 30 – 40 thousand new homes per year

have been built under the plan. However it is

estimated that 66,000 new homes per year are

actually needed. Therefore it is more important

than ever to look for solutions to ease compliance.

Products with a lower-lambda can provide

solutions to achieve compliance comfortably and

within the tight spaces that London often affords.

The Kingspan Kooltherm K100 range products

achieve a lambda value of only 0.018 W/m.K, across

all thicknesses, and are available for roofs, walls

and floors.

With London leading the way, it begs the question -

when is everyone else going to catch up?

Crucially all developments must

comply with Part L through energy

efficiency measures alone (i.e. using

a fabric approach to reduce heating

demand). This is notable as it means

developers must put extra thought

into not only the energy efficiency

solutions on their build, but also

the building envelope itself.

In the latest draft Plan, the document

notes that:

“Developments are expected to

achieve carbon reductions beyond part

L from energy efficiency measures

alone to reduce energy demand as far

as possible. Residential development

should aim to achieve 10 per cent and

non-residential development should

aim to achieve 15 per cent over part L.”

The Draft London Plan December 2017, Section 9.2.6

Additionally, to meet the current zero-

carbon target, an on-site reduction

of at least 35% beyond the baseline

of Part L of the current Building

Regulations is required; this can come

from a combination of improved fabric,

decentralised energy and heating

and / or on-site renewable energy

technologies.

The minimum on-site improvement

target over the Target Emission Rate

(TER) will increase over a period of

time in order to achieve the zero-

carbon London ambition and reflect

YEARIMPROVEMENT ON 2010 BUILDING REGULATIONS

2010 – 2013 25% (CODE FOR SUSTAINABLE HOMES)

2013 – 2016 40%

2016 – 2031 ZERO CARBON

YEARIMPROVEMENT ON 2010 BUILDING REGULATIONS

2010 – 2013 25%

2013 – 2016 40%

2016 – 2019 AS PER BUILDING REGULATIONS REQUIREMENTS

LONDON IS LEADING THE WAY ON DEVELOPING AND DELIVERING LOW CARBON BUILDINGS.

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ScottishSchool inINSULATIONFIRSTA high specification primary school features the first application of a pioneering insulation solution.

PROJECT FACTSLOCATION Perthshire

PRODUCTS Kingspan Roofing System

CLIENT/BUILDING OWNER Perth & Kinross Council

ARCHITECT Norr Architects

MAIN CONTRACTORRobertson Tayside

A primary school in Perthshire has become the first building in the UK to benefit from the outstanding thermal performance of Kingspan Insulation’s

Roofing System.

Tulloch Primary School has been rebuilt on the site of its predecessor

by Robertson Tayside. The £11 million facility, commissioned by Perth

& Kinross Council, provides space for 434 pupils along with a new

nursery for 50 children and is expected to achieve a BREEAM rating

of ‘Excellent’. Norr Architects designed the scheme to deliver the

best whole life value, prioritising passive design principles and energy

demand reduction measures ahead of complex and costly renewable

energy technologies.

The new school building includes a large roof terrace which adjoins

the main staff room. To maintain level access to this area, whilst also

meeting the project’s demanding U-value requirements, the project

team needed an ultra-slim, optimum performance insulation product.

The solution was the all new Kingspan Roofing System.

Kingspan is the latest evolution in vacuum insulation

technology. It comprises a Kingspan panel encapsulated

within a high performance PIR insulation board, delivering a thermal

conductivity of 0.009 W/m.K — up to three times better than

commonly used insulation materials.

The product’s robust envelope provided complete protection for the

vacuum insulation core during the installation, allowing the site team

to quickly fit the 80 mm thick panels. flex infill strips of

the same thickness were then cut to size and fitted around the outer

perimeter of the balcony and around a central drainage penetration.

Kingspan Insulation’s specialist design team created

a tailored layout for the Kingspan roofing system.

This ensured the best possible ratio of Kingspan panels

to flex infill strips, allowing the target U-value to be met

with a minimal construction depth.

To maintain level access to this area, whilst also meeting the project’s demanding

U-value requirements, the project team needed an ultra-slim, optimum

performance insulation product.

CASE STUDY

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As a global leader in the construction business, Kingspan

is always looking to the future and new trends in the

industry. With our world becoming increasingly more

reliant on digital technologies, it is essential that the

construction industry embraces the advantages these

offer. While self-building drones and 3D printed

buildings might not be a reality just yet, construction

professionals, engineers and architects are already

able to use intelligent 3D models when designing

and constructing. All of this is achieved through

Building Information Modelling, or BIM for short.

WHAT IS BIM?BIM enables various stakeholders in the construction

industry to collaboratively work on the same project

thus producing a more coherent and detailed

finalised project plan. Working together also

prevents large teams making conflicting design

decisions and promotes building safety.

BIM allows them to jointly manage the

construction process as well as the building

and all of its contents across the building’s

complete lifecycle. This is achieved by

the BIM output - essentially a building’s

data rich digital twin which can be

consulted at any time, allowing

for repairs, refurbishment

and ultimately optimised

demolition.

Future Now: BIM

Every year Kingspan Insulation produces a Sustainability & Responsibility

report and the most recent one has been available on our website for

a few months now. The report covers everything from turnover and

charitable contributions to water management and biodiversity. In case

you don’t have time to read it from cover to cover we thought we would

share some highlights over the next few editions of Insulation Insight.

Waste management -

SUSTAINABILITY IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY

WHY IS BIM IMPORTANT?As of April 2016, UK government

mandated that all centrally funded work

must implement BIM on Level 2. Although

the mandate currently only applies to

government funded projects, it is already

being used on other projects and it is likely

that building information modelling will become

a requirement on all construction projects.

As a company, we firmly believe the construction

industry is on the cusp of change, with BIM firmly

leading the way forwards. That is why Kingspan Group

has acquired a minority stake in the BIM business Invicara,

the creator of BIM Assure, which is based in US, Ireland

and Singapore. With this investment, we commit to the

development of a solution for digitalisation of the

construction industry.

Whilst construction firms can return

the waste back to us, the first step

according to the waste hierarchy should

be ‘prevention’, therefore we’ve made

adjustments to the packaging process which

has allowed us to reduce the amount of shrink-

wrap we use by approximately 25%.

Focusing on the whole life cycle of a building, just

as we do for our life cycle analysis for our products,

is an excellent circular approach to reducing waste and

means we optimise our resource use, benefitting the

consumer, the environment and the business.

To find out more about what Kingspan Insulation

does to reduce our waste, or to read the full report,

please visit the Sustainability pages on the website,

www.kingspaninsulation.co.uk/sustainability

PREVENTION

MINIMISATION

REUSE

RECYCLING

ENERGY RECOVERY

DISPOSAL

MOST PREFERRED

OPTION

LEASTFAVOURED

OPTION

To learn more about BIM, look out for a new series of articles on our website:

kingspaninsulation.co.uk/bim

One of Kingspan Insulation’s biggest success stories is waste,

specifically how we manage it and what we do with it. Some

standouts from our waste management are a Waste Take

Back Scheme, contracts with waste removal firms which

have a 98% landfill avoidance and well-trodden paths to

Waste to Energy (WTE) and downcycling.

The Pembridge and Selby sites have a working target

of 95% landfill avoidance using the principles reduce,

reuse, recycle.

Currently the UK construction industry is responsible

for 32% of the UK’s annual landfill waste – this is

made even more significant when you factor in that

waste on site can account for 2-3% of the total

construction budget - a huge cost for both the

environment and the industry.

CURRENTLY THE UK CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR 32% OF THE UK’S ANNUAL LANDFILL WASTE

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KINGSPAN TEK is light on its feet at safari park

The Kingspan TEK® Building

System has been erected

at West Midland Safari

Park to provide research

and educational space,

with minimal impact

on the site, due to the

lightweight system.

PHOTOGRAPHY: WEST MIDLAND SAFARI PARK

The entire building

envelope was manufactured off-site and

transported to the park then craned into

position above screw pile foundations.

Mike Fleming, Director from Glosford

SIPS, added:

“With the installation having to be

completed during the closed season, there

had to be a quick turnaround. We have had

lots of experience working with Kingspan

though and the system is really quick - the

entire envelope was up in two weeks! We

also really enjoyed working alongside the

Safari Park construction team and the wild

animals too.”

Following this, the Kingspan TEK® panels

were clad with cedar and African art panels

on the walls and dark green corrugated tin

sheeting on the mono pitched roof, to blend

in with the landscape and fit the aesthetic

of the park. With the roof panels being

light, there was also less structural stress.

By erecting a Kingspan TEK® Building

System envelope, the project could

accomplish excellent levels of thermal

performance by achieving U-values of

0.20 W/m2.K or better for the walls and

roof. The insulated spline jointing detail, in

combination with its OSB/3 facing bonded

to a highly insulated core, ensured minimal

thermal bridging through the insulation

layer and resulted in a very airtight building

shell which offered air permeability of less

than 1 m3/hr.m2 at 50 Pa. Once the system

was sealed with a breather membrane, the

entire structure is watertight.

The manufacturing facility where the

panels are produced carries both FSC®

(FSC®-C109304) and PEFC Chain of

Custody certification. As standard, the

OSB/3 facing of all Kingspan TEK® panels

is PEFC certified.

THE Kingspan TEK® BUILDING SYSTEM OF STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANELS (SIPS) WERE ERECTED IN JUST TWO WEEKS TO ENSURE THE SMOKEHOUSE BBQ WAS RESTAURANT-READY FOR EASTER.

The 250-acre landscaped park in Bewdley, Worcestershire

has continued to increase its purpose-built space to meet

the growing interest in animal conservation and study. It is

estimated that the site receives up to 46,000 school children

per year from more than 1,000 schools across the UK, who

come to learn about wildlife and take part in activities.

500 m2 of the Kingspan TEK® Building System in a 142 mm

thickness were pre-cut to specification by delivery partners,

Glosford SIPS.

Richard Painter, Director of Painter Architects Ltd, explains

the specification of the Kingspan TEK® Building System for

the building envelope:

“We needed to provide large teaching spaces within a quick

construction period that would leave no footprint on the land

if it was returned to grazing land in the future. The Kingspan

TEK® Building System was an obvious choice as it is low

maintenance and lightweight. It also provided a well-insulated

structure to help us meet Simplified Building Energy Model

(SBEM) compliance.”

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CAMBRIDGE DELVES DEEPER WITH NEW RESEARCH CENTRE

News from

KINGSPAN

Kingspan Kooltherm’s FM Pipe

Insulation has been installed on

the University of Cambridge’s

centrepiece for industrial

partnership with the physical

sciences and engineering.

The £26 million Maxwell

Centre, opened in 2016,

achieved credits towards

a BREEAM ‘Excellent’

rating thanks in part

to the Kingspan

Kooltherm FM

Pipe Insulation

that was

specified for

the project.

The £26 million Maxwell Centre, opened in 2016,

achieved credits towards a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating

thanks in part to the Kingspan Kooltherm FM Pipe

Insulation that was specified for the project.

The Maxwell Centre objectives are to carry out world-leading research

in the physical sciences, developed from both near-term but also long-

term industry objectives. The 5,000 m2 centre houses a pioneering

research facility that focuses on a range of areas, including scientific

computing, condensed matter, advanced materials, and the physics of

biology and medicine.

Contractors, Kershaw Mechanical Services, discussed the specification

of Kingspan Kooltherm FM Pipe Insulation on the project:

“The high specification mechanical works include new low temperature

hot water and processed chilled water systems, which required

insulation with exceptional thermal performance. Kingspan Kooltherm

FM Pipe Insulation was used on a previous project at the university,

with established reliability, resulting in its specification for the Maxwell

Centre’s hot and cold water pipework networks throughout the

development.”

10,000 m2 Kingspan Kooltherm FM Pipe Insulation has been installed

on the building. The product offers superior thermal performance, and

comprises a fibre-free phenolic insulation core, externally faced with

an aluminium vapour barrier foil.

M&E consultants, KJ TAIT Engineers, added:

“The product’s fibre-free insulation core delivers outstanding energy

performance, with thermal conductivities as low as 0.025 W/m∙K.

Kingspan Kooltherm FM Pipe Insulation is

Class 0 as defined by Building Regulations,

has a BRE Green Guide A+ rating, and is

manufactured under a BS EN ISO 14001:

2004 scheme. It has also been awarded

a best-in-class Eurofins Indoor Air

Comfort Gold certificate, recognising it as

outstanding material according to the VOC

Indoor Air Quality emissions standards.

With Kingspan Industrial Insulation’s free

Pipeline Technical Advisory Service, which

can be contacted on 0808 168 7363, clear

advice and guidance can be accessed at

every stage in a project. They also have

Premier and Premier Plus Services which

support purchases of Kingspan Kooltherm

FM Pipe Insulation and the Kooltherm

FM Complete Pipe Insulation System

(incorporating insulated pipe support

inserts and fire sleeves).

This allowed the desired thermal

performance to be achieved with

the slimmest possible solution,

saving vital service space whilst

contributing towards the energy

requirements of the BREEAM

Assessment. In addition to

guaranteeing a constant high

energy performance, the system

will also help to keep the long-term

energy costs of the building to a

minimum.”

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KingspanVOICES

Tell us a bit about how you came to work for Kingspan Insulation?

I came to cover maternity leave for Sharon

Howarth 22 years ago and never left. I

started in administration, then went on to

Sales where I became a team leader and for

the last 15 years (ish) have been the Sales

Office Manager. I have seen a lot of changes

and growth within Kingspan but due to

the hard work and dedication of so many

employees, whatever is thrown at us we

endeavour to make the best of it - it’s all in

the ground work. It’s very much like a family

here, that’s how I see it anyway. We work hard

and we play hard together.

Talk us through your average day?

I’m a working mum of three beautiful children,

every hour of the day counts. My day starts

at 4.30am, my alarm goes off, I go to the gym

and am back home for 6.30am. Every day is

different, although I have my daily, weekly

and monthly reports, there’s always those

unexpected issues that get put in your path;

the bad weather where deliveries can’t be made

etc… all situations need to be dealt with and

resolved. I hope this is where all my years of

experience comes in, no faffing around, you just

deal with things when they occur.

You’ve been with Kingspan for a fair amount of time, what are some of the biggest / greatest changes you have witnessed?

As a company we are ever evolving. The work

that goes on behind the scenes never stops,

the new products, always being one step ahead

in the market place, the brain work behind

Kingspan is inspirational. Personally, I welcome

change, it’s good to change things up and re-

evaluate what is sometimes a stagnant situation.

What’s your favourite movie or T.V. series?

It has to be Grey’s Anatomy. I’ve been watching

it for years and just love the interaction between

all the characters. It’s the sort of series that

leaves me feeling like I could be a surgeon.

If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be and why?

I love Hereford! If I were to move, it would be

maybe when I retire, somewhere hot and by

the sea, somewhere like Spain. I am very family

orientated though so somewhere not too far

away from home.

Other than your current role what is your dream job?

I would obviously be in my own West End

production and very famous! Having said

that, I’ve not been blessed with a good voice,

so maybe I’d be a midwife to help and assist

bringing new life into the world. To help and

guide someone when they are at their most

vulnerable, I think, would be very rewarding.

What’s been your greatest achievement in life so far (work / non-work related?)

Without question my three, although slightly

crazy, very beautiful children. At 8, 6 and 5 they

certainly keep me on my toes and very active.

It’s so wonderful to see them learn and grow.

Renovating a house from 1887 whilst living with

three small children was a tremendous amount

of hard work but also a huge achievement,

especially as it gave my children the space

they will need the older they get.

Who has been your greatest inspiration and why?

My dad…he always worked hard and showed his children how

working hard gave great rewards. He was very hands on as a Dad

and Grandad to my children. He was funny, kind and there was

certainly never a dull moment when he was about. What a man,

what an inspiration!

What is the most challenging and rewarding part of your job?

I’d have to say giving appraisals. It’s so important to me that

I get the very best out of my team, it’s equally as important

that I understand how each person is best communicated with.

As someone who is generally very black and white, I’ve learnt

to adapt my approach and the way I speak to different people.

Appraisals are their time, it’s my job to show them they’re worth

that time and fulfil their needs.

Where do you see yourself in 5-10 years’ time?

Still working at Kingspan! That’s the beauty of working here, you

never know what is round the corner. I am keen to move forward

and would love to have new strings to my bow, but I love my job and

wouldn’t want to disrespect that nor demand the world either…I’m

willing to try anything that is asked of me. TODAY WE HEAR FROM ONE OF KINGSPAN INSULATION’S SALES OFFICE MANAGERS, RUTH KILMINSTER.

IT’S VERY MUCH LIKE A FAMILY HERE, THAT’S HOW I SEE IT ANYWAY. WE WORK HARD AND WE PLAY HARD TOGETHER.

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Run in the week before the Bank Holiday

Fair at Court of Noke, Staunton on Arrow,

the ‘Schools’ Days’ offered opportunities

for young people to have fun and enjoy

many activities together, whilst also

learning more about their impact on the

world around them. The gatherings were

designed to encourage participation in

a range of pursuits including traditional

crafts, new technologies and

creative writing.

CHAMPIONS CHANGESpring Greens fair

A grant from the Kingspan Insulation Community Trust has helped to promote conservation,

environmental protection and biodiversity at Spring Greens Fair’s ‘Schools’ Days’.

YOUNG PEOPLE IN NORTH-WEST HEREFORDSHIRE EXPANDED THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF CONSERVATION, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND BIODIVERSITY AT THE 2017 SPRING GREENS FAIR’S ‘SCHOOLS’ DAYS’ EVENT, ORGANISED WITH THE HELP OF FUNDING FROM THE KINGSPAN INSULATION COMMUNITY TRUST.

Richie Cotterill, from Spring Greens Fair, commented on the project:

“Harnessing the imagination and energy of children is a vital component of

a sustainable future for us all. The ‘Schools’ Days’ combined experiences

of ecology with social skills that fit numerous curriculum requirements

through the Eco-Schools Agenda. We provide a co-operative experience

for the next generation of local wildlife champions; working together,

developing understandings and even friendships.”

Funding from the Kingspan Insulation Community Trust has helped towards

increasing its ‘Schools’ Day’ offering, helping to meet growing interest in

solutions for current global and national environmental concerns. £1,950

was awarded to help cover co-ordinators and co-ordination fees, workshop

leaders’ fees and expenses, along with some equipment and materials.

By using practical and creative approaches, Spring Greens Fair is

better able to address subjects such as energy efficiency and alternative

building techniques in a way that it is accessible and engaging for all ages

and abilities, with the days offering lots of hands-on experiences for

those attending.

Chairman of the Kingspan Insulation Community Trust, John Garbutt, adds:

“The Trust loves to support projects like the Spring Greens Fair. With the

grant it can reach more of our young people who will learn about how

they can be actively involved in making improvements in energy efficiency,

CO2 emission reductions, habitat enhancement, water conservation and

transport options at school or home.”

Anyone within the catchment areas of Wigmore High School, Lady Hawkins’

School, Earl Mortimer College in Herefordshire and Tenbury High Ormiston

Academy in Worcestershire, and the Parish of Sherburn-in-Elmet in

North Yorkshire is able to apply for funding from the Kingspan Insulation

Community Trust. Projects requiring funding must meet at least one of the

Trust’s four objectives which cover conservation, encouraging biodiversity,

health and fitness of young people, and road safety. There is no limit to the

number of applications that can be submitted.

Harnessing the imagination and energy of children is a vital component of a sustainable future for us all.

APPLICATION FORMS, AND DETAILS OF OTHER LOCAL PROJECTS INVOLVING THE TRUST, CAN BE VIEWED ON THE WEBSITE: WWW.KINGSPANINSULATIONCOMMUNITYTRUST.ORG

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BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDSEstimated time: 3 hours

Modules: 6

Most building work requires Building Regulation approval in the

UK, but there are separate regulations for England, Wales and

Scotland. This course looks in depth at the Building Regulations

and Standards across all three countries for domestic and non-

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THE REAL VALUE OF SPACEEstimated time: 2 hours

Modules: 4

In an ever expanding and advancing world, ‘space’ can be

hard to come by, and in the construction industry, space is

at a premium now more than ever. This course helps you

understand how space can unlock investment opportunities.

FLAT ROOFING AND TAPERED INSULATIONEstimated time: 3 hours

Modules: 6

In this course, we take a look at the different types of flat roof

constructions and the Building Regulations that govern them in

England, Wales and Scotland. You’ll learn about different deck

types, waterproofing systems and ways of creating a fall.

We’ll then take a look at some cost analysis into different

ways of creating a fall for flat roof drainage.

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Kingspan Kooltherm® K100 Range Phenolic Insulation (30 mins) An overview of phenolic insulation examining the benefits of thinner insulation, the different applications available and other design considerations.

Façades & Fire Safety: Choosing the Right Route to Compliance (45 mins) Learn about the misconceptions that surround the use of insulation in rainscreen and masonry façades. This CPD will simplify the complexities to help you choose the right route to compliance.

RIBA Accredited: Flat & Tapered Roofing (45 mins) An overview of warm, cold, and inverted flat & tapered roofs. Also examines types of deck, waterproofing options, structures, drainage and insulation.

Structural Insulated Panels (45 mins) Learn how Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) can provide an energy efficient solution through low U-values, excellent air tightness and low thermal bridging.

Vacuum Insulation (45 mins) With an insulating performance up to five times better than commonly used insulation materials, discover how vacuum insulation can solve the problems of limited space.

Pre-Insulated Ductwork (45 mins) Explore both the practical and performance benefits of pre-insulated ductwork in terms of air-leakage, energy usage, CO

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emissions, embodied environmental impact and associated costs - capital, operational and whole life.

Scottish Section 6 & 7: Non-Domestic (30 mins) Examining the changes to the new building standards in Scotland for non-domestic buildings.

Building Regulations (England) (45 mins) Learn about the Part L of the English Building Regulations, changes and solutions on how to meet the new requirements.

Scottish Section 6 & 7: Domestic (30 mins) An overview of the changes to the new building standards in Scotland including U-value updates; new thermal bridging rules; Silver, Gold and Platinum examples using SAP 2012.

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