Solid Wall Insulation

Date: 26 November 2013 : 09:30 - 16:30

Rockwool is the UK’s leading manufacturer and supplier of mineral wool insulation products. This event, held at the Rockwool factory in Bridgend, will provide an excellent opportunity to hear first-hand about the market developments from one of the UK's leading manufacturers and suppliers of solid wall insulation products. It will also offer a chance to get an insight into the sophisticated manufacturing processes associated with the production of the different products and to get a practical hands-on presentation of the application of this technology. The day will also include a visit to a nearby project site which will offer an opportunity to see the product being applied in practice.

The solid wall insulation industry is predicted to grow exponentially over the coming years on the back of specific government policies (Green Deal and Energy Companies Obligation) targeted at promoting the uptake of this retrofit measure. As a result the industry will have to ramp up production and associated intake of qualified engineers to keep up with demand and develop new products and application methods through R&D. At the same time training providers need to keep up with the increasing demand for training courses on the application of solid wall insulation.

This Masterclass will provide an excellent opportunity to hear first hand about the market developments from one of the UK's leading manufacturers and suppliers of solid wall insulation products. It will also offer a chance to get an insight into the sophisticated manufacturing processes associated with the production of the different products and to get a practical hands-on presentation of the application of this technology. The day will also include a visit to a nearby project site which will offer an opportunity to see the product being applied in practice

Who should attend?

• FE lecturers and curriculum managers in Engineering (Electrical and Civil), Construction, Planning and Management of the Built Environment and Sustainability 
• Tutors and managers in any subject area interested in the potential of Sustainable Building to deliver and enhance teaching and learning
• Anyone interested in updating their knowledge of sustainable development and the Low Carbon Agenda

About the Host

ROCKWOOL International make and supply a full range of smart and sustainable insulation products for the construction industry based on innovative stone wool technology. The company includes over 40 operating companies and employs over 9,300 building insulation experts. The ROCKWOOL products are in demand across the world. The company operate 27 factories in three continents (Europe, North America and Asia) and has a global network of sales offices, distributors and partners. ROCKWOOL’s unique combination of outstanding fire, acoustic and thermal insulation properties, as well as unrivalled sustainability credentials, has seen their products installed in domestic, commercial and industrial buildings of all types, from prestige projects including London’s O2 Arena and Hong Kong Airport to family homes, local hospitals and schools.

BENEFITS

This is a fantastic chance to:

• Visit a site not often open to lecturers and teachers;
• Meet experts in training for the insulation industry;
• Be updated on insulation technologies;
• Link to industry to learn of their skills issues;
• Network with colleagues from other colleges; and
• For lecturers, to return to your teaching refreshed and enthused.

LOCATION

Rockwool

Bridgend

Wern Tarw

Pencoed

Bridgend

CF35 6NY