Fountainbridge student housing scheme receives top marks
LAKESMERE was appointed by main contractor Pochin’s Construction to complete an extensive cladding package for Edinburgh Napier University’s new Bainfield student residence scheme in...
Shingle minded design – Diamond shapes from Sotech
A new-build office building has become a ‘jewel’ in the landscape with the installation of diamond-shaped shingles.
The building, the workplace for hundreds of people,...
Out with the old in St Andrews
PRECAST concrete manufacturer Creagh Concrete has delivered a cladding project at the University of St Andrews, as part of its £70 million investment plan...
Fire option for curtain walling
A fire resistant enhancement of its traditional curtain walling systems has been launched by aluminium systems supplier Kawneer.
The range extension applies to the AA100...
An Equinox that will last all year – Eurocell
EUROCELL has announced an advanced tiled roof system for new and refurbishment projects.
The latest addition, Equinox, can be used to transform an existing roof...
Roofshield aids historic building conversion
ROOFSHIELD has been used in the recent conversion of Waterside Maltings in Ditchingham by P J Livesey Group.
Working closely with the Broads Authority...
Working flat out – Awards for Glasgow projects
TWO projects in Glasgow have landed top honours in this year’s Roofing Awards.
Organised by the National Federation of Roofing Contractors, the event in London...
A Sure thing: engineered stone cladding solution boosts student living
SHACKERLEY’S SureClad engineered stone system has reportedly brought benefits to a Glasgow student living scheme.
Constructed by Watkin Jones, a contractor that has built more...
New colour added to Redland slates range
Redland is introducing a new, darker grey colour to its Mini Stonewold product range.
The existing Slate Grey colour presents a mid-grey finish that comes...
Retro option
ALUMET’S retrofit system which was installed at its Warwickshire headquarters earlier this year was named ‘non-domestic retrofit project of the year’ at the recent...
Automotive engineering inspires building products
By Brian Mack, technical business development manager, EJOT UK Ltd
AS fastener manufacturers, our building products often benefit from having dedicated teams of automotive engineers...
Curtain’s up in Glasgow
A bespoke Kawneer curtain wall system lies at the heart of Scottish Power’s new flagship headquarters in Glasgow city centre.
The largest single-occupier development in...
RED letter day for Glasgow hotel
PROCLADD (Scotland) teamed up with fastener provider SFS to help produce a striking appearance for the new £30 million Radisson Red hotel on the...
Contractor completes Glasgow city centre fabric repairs
CLARK Contracts has announced that the refurbishment of cladding on Jamaica Street and Argyle Street in Glasgow City Centre is now complete.
Two existing canopies...
Brick clad system certified
SHACKERLEY has announced it has secured a BBA Agrément Certificate for the company’s BrickClad mechanically fixed brick cladding system.
Launched last year to allow specifiers...
Setting the standards for porcelain facades
Brian G Newell MBE, founder and chief executive of British façade manufacturer, Shackerley, and the technical lead for a new international porcelain cladding standard...
Could algae cladding replace trees in cities?
CLADDING could be the solution to the lack of green space in cities, after an academic duo launched a living building material that they...
Cladding specialist shows support for sector with award sponsorship
CUMBERNAULD-based cladding specialist MSP Facades has announced it is showing its support for the sector with the sponsorship of the Best Refurbishment Project category...
Roofing and cladding contractors face business survival fears over cost pressures
NEW research has found that 71% of roofing and cladding contractors fear for the survival of their business due to price inflation and soaring...
Unsafe cladding in Scotland: a brief guide to the new proposals
By Michael Collins, senior associate, BTO Solicitors
SINCE the Grenfell fire in June 2017, the UK and Scottish Governments have introduced a number of reforms...