Engineer creates insulation inspired by polar bear fur
AN engineer has used his passion for biomimicry to create a new type of home insulation inspired by the technical properties of polar bear...
Carlisle roofing systems utilised at ‘Fishbowl’ building
ALREADY recognised as one of Rotterdam’s most striking landmarks, the new Collection Building of Museum Boijmans van Beuningen has been nicknamed ‘The Fishbowl’.
Designed by...
Pushing the envelope on stunning V&A Dundee
SFS has revealed the firm’s A4 austenitic stainless fasteners are helping the landmark V&A Dundee stand out visually.
The building envelope fastener systems specialist teamed...
Century-old tenements set for refurbishment
PROCAST has been awarded an £880,000 contract to refurbish 100-year-old red sandstone tenement flats in Glasgow's east end.
The project will involve an extensive makeover...
KR Group confirms sheet metal fabrication investment
ABERDEENSHIRE-headquartered steel and cladding business KR Group has announced expansion plans after sealing a deal to purchase the metal fabrication department of a local...
Facade specialist to recommence operations on May 4
CUMBERNAULD-based facade specialist MSP (Scotland) has announced it will recommence operations from Monday May 4, providing materials to construction projects in England.
The firm said...
Scotland bans combustible cladding on ‘high-risk’ buildings over 11 metres
DEVELOPERS are to be banned from using combustible cladding on 'high-risk' buildings over 11 metres in Scotland.
The move follows legislation to improve fire safety...
Eye in the sky: the rising role of drones in roofing
THE use of drones in the roofing sector is surging – and it’s not difficult to see why.
The technology is ideally placed to reach...
Edinburgh residents urged to have their say on cladding proposals
EDINBURGH residents have been urged to have their say on legislation addressing unsafe cladding.
The call comes after a Holyrood committee visited a building in...
Building a solution to urbanisation
With limited resources and a changing climate, how can we build a healthy and sustainable urban future? Here, Nick Cowley, MD of aluminium building...
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...
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...
How to avoid façade warranty problems
By Mohamed Merchant, an associate director at TÜV SÜD Dunbar Boardman
SSE Hydro benefits from Green Roof solution
A Blackdown Green Roof has boosted the green credentials and provided an attractive feature at Glasgow’s SSE Hydro.
The Intensive Green Roof system was specified...
Ticking all the boxes
A striking cladding solution has helped a self-build home on the Isle of Skye blend in seamlessly with its surroundings.
Marley Eternit’s corrosion-resistant Black Profile...
Boxing clever aids gymnastics hopes
A Dundee building that had fallen into disuse has been rescued in time to play an important part in preparations for Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games...
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...
Transport projects show Kalzip is streets ahead
Kalzip’s aluminium standing seam system has been used to great effect in two new bus stations in the English Midlands.
The first, at Stoke-on-Trent,...
Scotland launches £10m fund for those with concerns over cladding
PEOPLE in Scotland with concerns about unsafe cladding in their properties can apply to a £10 million fund to have their building assessed, the...
CM Steel Buildings appoints new directors to drive growth
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BATHGATE-based CM Steel Buildings is delighted to announce two new boardroom appointments in Iain Whittington and Iain McNicol.
Iain Whittington, who has worked in the...
