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    Siniat launches VIVACycle plasterboard made with 100% recycled gypsum

    Construction materials specialist Siniat has launched VIVACycle™, a new plasterboard manufactured using 100% recycled gypsum, designed to help architects, contractors and specifiers meet circular economy and sustainability goals. VIVACycle™ offers the same performance as Siniat’s standard plasterboard but is manufactured using 100% recycled gypsum, typically comprising 97% post-consumer waste and 3% pre-consumer waste. Its paper…

  • PROMAT – What every subcontractor needs to know about passive fire protection

    Over the last 18 months the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has introduced major updates to fire safety and building control regulations. Passive fire protection specialist Promat shares its essential checklist for subcontractors to ensure safe and compliant passive fire protection. Select tested and certified products to meet compliance requirements A correctly specified…

  • Community Spirit in Action in Bray, Co. Wicklow

    The team at Wavin was privileged to play a small part in a very special DIY SOS: The Big Build Ireland project in Bray, Co. Wicklow. Watching a community come together to support a family who has endured the unimaginable was truly inspiring. Wavin was delighted to donate products to the project and extends its…

  • Radius Housing Achieves Platinum Tenant Participation Accreditation

      Radius Housing has been awarded Platinum Tenant Participation Accreditation by Supporting Communities, recognising its leadership in tenant engagement, continuous improvement and community-focused housing services. In the report, the awarding panel commented that Radius maintained a “really excellent practice with tenant involvement in improving repairs, good to see this practice being extended to other services….

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    Etex Building Performance Appoints Si Gibson as Technical Director

      Etex Building Performance has appointed Si Gibson as Technical Director for its Siniat and Promat brands, reinforcing the company’s focus on technical excellence, fire safety and product testing as demand grows for higher standards across the construction industry. Siniat specialises in drywall systems, while Promat is recognised internationally for passive fire protection solutions used…