Old Plean Roofing is reaching new heights

STIRLING-based contractor Old Plean Roofing has already started expanding its new premises – just six months after moving in! The family-run business, founded in 2019...

Aluminium facade chosen for Glasgow hotel revamp

CUMBERNAULD-based MSP Façade Solutions has revealed how the firm helped breathe new life into a well-known Glasgow high-rise building following an extensive re-clad project. The...
Kenny Robertson, Managing Director at KR Group and Nicola Fraser, Business Director at KR Group

Aberdeenshire group celebrates recertification achievements

STEEL, sheet metal and cladding specialist KR Group has announced successful recertification of its UKAS ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 standards, as well as...
Iain Whittington and Iain McNicol, CM Steel Buildings

CM Steel Buildings appoints new directors to drive growth

ADVERTORIAL 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...
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Accommodating supplier completes treble for students

STUDENTS at a new accommodation complex have been given a lesson in rainscreen and tailor-made architectural fabrications. Manufacturer Sotech supplied a range of its products...
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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...
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How to avoid façade warranty problems

By Mohamed Merchant, an associate director at TÜV SÜD Dunbar Boardman
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Funding boost supports AC Whyte & Co’s expansion plans

BARRHEAD-based contractor AC Whyte & Co Ltd has secured £550,000 in funding from UKSE, a subsidiary of Tata Steel, to support its expansion plans...

Roofing and cladding skills shortage a ‘ticking time bomb’

THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has warned that the skills shortage in roofing and cladding is a 'ticking time bomb'. It comes following...
The company has announced it is to transfer all sales and production at its Hednesford office to the Hunter Douglas Faber site in Northampton in a move that creates a bigger and stronger Hunter Douglas Architectural Projects division in the UK.


Move will create a stronger image

HUNTER Douglas is to consolidate its position in the architectural systems sector with a new operations base.
 The company has announced it is to transfer...
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Insulated cladding system transforms Alexandria blocks

Structural defects are an issue with a significant number of non-traditional and prefabricated concrete (PRC) post war houses, as well as newer high rise...
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.

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...
A colour of many coats provides rich texture for homes

A colour of many coats provides rich texture for homes

A multi-coat render system has been specified for a house builder’s award-winning ‘zero carbon’ development. The high performance Weber.rend MT multi-coat render system from...
Nicola Fraser, Business Director and Kenny Roberston, Managing Director, KR Group

KR Group secures third contract with Nofitech to finalise RAS build

ABERDEENSHIRE-based KR Group has secured a third contract with Norwegian company, Nofitech, to provide steel and cladding for the final phase of a new...
Redland is introducing a new, darker grey colour to its Mini Stonewold product range.

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...

Brick cladding – changing mindsets in Scotland

Conventional handset brickwork remains a popular method of protecting buildings in Scotland. If this method was a new solution, however, architects and contractors wouldn’t...

The cladding issue must be addressed immediately

By Eric Curran, a partner of DM Hall Chartered Surveyors, based in the firm's Glasgow office THE Grenfell Tower tragedy horrified Britain. Subsequent enquiries have...
he architectural aluminium systems from Kawneer are playing a major part at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff.

Everything in harmony – Kawneer plays its part at music college

Curtain walling, concealed vents and doors have conducted themselves well at a musical college. The architectural aluminium systems from Kawneer are playing a major part...
ROCKWOOL Group acquires Wetherby Building Systems

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...

The Shingle life

A luxury hotel in Dumfries and Galloway has used Marley Eternit’s JB Shingles to create a “stunning” cottage annex. Architect John Murray specified the product...