Construction & Civil Engineering Issue 231 - October 2026 | Page 137

______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sika UK Ltd
▲ Innovation and product development is one of Sika’ s core values
an‘ end-to-end solution.’“ We want to continue to partner with EWI and roofing installers to supply the customer with the entire system. They make one stop, place their order, and get everything they need.” It will still be the same Sika UK service, she elaborates, but in a new building envelope offering.
Jumoke explains why the timing of the EWI focus is right.“ The UK has a legally binding target to achieve net-zero
greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, and improving the energy efficiency of existing homes has an important role to play in that. Governmentbacked programmes are supporting social housing providers in England to upgrade eligible homes, helping to reduce energy use and improve comfort for residents.” EWI adds an insulation system to the external walls of a building, helping to improve thermal
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