‘Excellent’ learning campus thankful for Senior moments
AN £18million education facility has achieved a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating thanks, in part, to the use of Senior Architectural Systems’ groundbreaking Hybrid curtain walling,...
Astron’s ultimate profile
THE LMR 600 Roofing System from Astron, part of the Lindab Group, is the only completely integrated roll formed metal roofing system on the...
Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival line-up confirmed
ORGANISERS of the Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival, which will take place online due to Covid-19, have revealed this year's line-up.
The event is normally part...
Across the rooftops – Green Kingspan bus stations
SIX bus depots in England and Scotland have taken steps towards a greener future by generating clean on-site energy with Kingspan’s roof-mounted PV system.
The...
UK Roofing Awards winners announced
THE winners of the 2024 NFRC UK Roofing Awards have been revealed at a ceremony at the InterContinental London—The O2, hosted by actor and...
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...
Energy efficiency must play vital role in new build plans
Simon Wild, European category marketing manager at Formica Group, discusses the importance of building envelopes in combating CO2 emissions and their role in energy...
Milestone reached in Citadel Leisure Centre refurbishment project
CONSTRUCTION of a new entrance façade has been completed at the Citadel Leisure Centre in Ayr.
The project forms part of a refurbishment programme, with...
Construction businesses urged to assess the risks of living walls
AN insurance specialist has urged construction companies to assess the risks associated with living walls, which may not be fully covered by standard insurance...
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...
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...
Glasgow firm championing women in construction
THE first Women in Roofing conference took place on February 26 in Nottinghamshire, in the run up to International Women’s Day. Women in the...
ROCKWOOL strengthens UK position with acquisition of Wetherby Building Systems
ROCKWOOL Group has announced it is acquiring Wetherby Building Systems Ltd in a move described as marking an 'important milestone' in the firm's quest...
Higher façade performance in the frame
Gary Robson, business development manager at EJOT UK, highlights the potential of stainless steel framing systems to create higher performing, safer and more sustainable...
European design awards launched
ENTRIES are now open for the 2015 European Copper in Architecture Awards. A celebration of contemporary architecture and showcase for architects designing with copper...
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...
UpStand boards for inverted roofs
ALL insulation specifications for inverted roofs should include specific detailing to prevent cold bridging around the roof parapet where the horizontal insulation board meets...
High-rise boom boosts Lakesmere
Lakesmere Group has reported record financial results, with huge rises in both turnover and profit.
Group turnover for the period ending January 31 2015 increased...
The performance challenge in rainscreen façade insulation
Gary Allen, project specification manager at Knauf Insulation UK & Ireland, discusses the performance challenge in rainscreen façade insulation
Despite offering design freedom and building...
A natural finish for new housing project
FORTICRETE’S popular Anstone® Walling Stone and highly durable Minislate® roof tiles have been selected to complement the local vernacular for a striking new residential...
