A healthy outlook
THE new £270 million Dumfries and Galloway Hospital is using Kawneer curtain walling, windows and door systems.
The facility, developed by the High Wood Health...
Fife Council responds to Grenfell Inquiry with enhanced fire safety programme
FIFE Council has stressed its focus on tenant safety by agreeing a comprehensive response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Part 2 report.
The local authority...
Windows of opportunity
An Edinburgh hotel, recently opened in the city’s Old Town, has been fitted with 25 bespoke roof windows by specialist manufacturer Fakro.
The 208-room...
Roofing and cladding contractors see rising workloads but material shortages intensify
NEW research has highlighted the impact of material and skills shortages and rising costs in the roofing and cladding industry.
The NFRC/Glenigan State of the...
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...
Respecting the Great Western heritage
Aliva UK has put a stunning face on a modern development that is designed to harmonise with Glasgow’s majestic stone heritage.
The firm worked closely...
Opening up a façade market
A new open structure façade system made its debut at a recent architectural event.
The UK launch by Hunter Douglas at the Architect@Work followed the...
Deadline looms for UK Roofing Awards 2024
ENTRIES are being sought for the UK Roofing Awards 2024, with the January 12 deadline now just a week away.
The awards recognise roofing, cladding...
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...
Metal pioneer remembered
A NEW award scheme has been set up in honour of a pioneer of the metal cladding industry.
The Clifford Dyer Memorial Award will be...
French get switched on to Scottish firm’s cost-saving products
A Scottish company is making inroads into the French construction market.
The timber systems division of James Jones & Sons is distributing its JJI-Joists through...
Edinburgh home wins wood prize
THE home of the head of Edinburgh Napier University’s Centre for Offsite Construction + Innovative Structures has won a top wood award.
Dr Robert Hairstans...
NFRC report shows ‘significant deterioration’ in business confidence from UK roofers
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractor's (NFRC) latest State of the Roofing Industry Report has revealed a 'significant deterioration' in business confidence across the...
Doing a double – Hemcrete Projects helps out
AN off-site panelised building system played a crucial role in helping two projects gain recognition at this year’s Greenbuild Awards.
The awards, presented by Patrick...
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...
Sustainable and placemaking principles to the fore at new £16m Aberdeen primary school
CONSTRUCTION of the £16 million Scott Brownrigg-designed Milltimber Primary School in Aberdeen has been completed.
Designed for Aberdeen City Council, the new facility, built by...
Entries sought for NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards 2025
ENTRIES have opened for the NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) Scottish Roofing Awards 2025.
Organisers are seeking nominations for projects completed between 1 August...
New NFRC president sets out key priorities
THE new National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) president Colin McCorquodale has set out his key priorities after being elected the trade body's 57th...
Steel and cladding specialist recognised for circular economy efforts
KR Group flew the flag for Scotland's construction industry at the recent VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards 2022 after being shortlisted in the ‘Circular...
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...
