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Accoya clad homes stand test of time

THE world’s first ever property to be clad in Accoya, the modified wood, has proven just how tough and resilient the product is following...
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Repairs give students room with a view

“A hill for magnitude, a mountain in virtue of its bold design”. This is Robert Louis Stevenson’s description of Arthur’s Seat which is the...
Previously used by Dundee College, the building will become a centre for gymnastic excellence in Tayside and Fife and provide the facilities to give the area’s gymnasts the opportunity to reach their full potential in the build-up to the Games. The Dick McTaggart Centre is named after the boxer who won Commonwealth gold in 1958.

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...
East End Community Campus, Dundee

External air barrier solution earns top marks on Scottish school projects

BLAIRGOWRIE-based Proctor Group has revealed how the firm’s Wraptite external air barrier solution has helped several new Scottish school construction projects to successfully achieve...

Materials manufacturer pledges support for construction industry charity

CONSTRUCTION materials manufacturer, TN International, has announced it has joined the industry charity CRASH as a corporate patron to support its work in helping...
Wicona

Glazing offers a new slant on energy-efficient design

A bespoke and energy-efficient aluminium and glass façade solution has been developed and engineered by Wicona, providing a landmark new headquarters in the Black...
Steadmans

Steadmans’ is breeding marvellous

A range of materials has been supplied by products manufacturer Steadmans for the construction of five livestock buildings at a Perthshire cattle breeder. Netherton Aberdeen...
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Pitching in for school repair

Flat-to-pitch over-roof conversions have featured in a programme of improvements to Dumfries and Galloway Council’s school buildings. THE primary schools, St Columba’s and Kirkcolm both...
Marley takes a lead to put BIM on the slate map

Marley takes a lead to put BIM on the slate map

Marley Eternit has launched a BIM (building information modelling) service for fibre cement slates. Called BIM Space and available through its web site, the service...
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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...
Joe Fay, Starfish Construction

The human factor in building safety: how early engagement mitigates project risk

Joe Fay, MCIOB MIoR MAPM, pre-construction compliance & building safety director at Starfish Construction, explains how early resident engagement mitigates project risk and aligns...
CGI of Chopstix restaurant in Glasgow

Chopstix to open new Glasgow restaurant in upgraded building

SAVILLS has advised landlord Clydebuilt II Limited Partnership (CLP II), a joint venture between Ediston and Strathclyde Pension Fund, on a leasing deal that...

Steel and cladding business marks landmark year with key developments

ABERDEENSHIRE-based steel and cladding business KR Group has marked its 20th anniversary year with several notable contract wins. The family business, founded in 2003 as...

Timber cladding offers ‘striking’ exterior look

CHARRED Kebony timber cladding has been used on a new luxury development on the outskirts of Rugby in Warwickshire. BoBen Construction’s Bilton Fields project has...

Buddies see light at end of the tunnel

NEWLY promoted St Mirren Football Club will start life back in the top flight of Scottish football with a refurbished tunnel area featuring wall...

NFRC hails recognition of traditional skills success at Edinburgh event

NFRC is celebrating recognition by the Scottish Parliament for efforts at the 10th Festival of Traditional Buildings, held in August. A parliamentary motion submitted by...

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...

Housing developers to work with Scottish Government on fixing cladding issues

THE Scottish Government has confirmed that some of the country's largest housing developers have agreed to work with it to address cladding issues. Holyrood said...
NFRC Scottish Parliament reception

NFRC hosts Scottish Parliament reception to mark skills progress

MORE than 130 guests attended a Scottish Parliament reception hosted by the NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) to celebrate the progress being made...

Finalists revealed for UK Roofing Awards

THE shortlist has been announced for the UK Roofing Awards 2024. NFRC revealed the finalists in all 16 project categories across a range of roofing...