Great Lakes: Scottish activity helps boost profits for facade specialist
LAKESMERE Glasgow has built up an enviable portfolio of projects across Scotland, having worked on such high-profile schemes as the regional sports facility in...
Reflective membrane solution delivers thermal efficiency for large social housing development
A combination of a low emissivity, insulating breather membrane and internal air and vapour control layer from Protect Membranes has been installed as part of an award-winning social housing development in Greater Manchester
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...
An Equinox that will last all year – Eurocell
EUROCELL has announced an advanced tiled roof system for new and refurbishment projects.
The latest addition, Equinox, can be used to transform an existing roof...
Entries sought for Scottish Roofing Awards 2026
ENTRIES are now open for the Scottish Roofing Awards 2026.
The National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) revealed it is now accepting entries for this...
Integrated solar PV – a glimpse into the future of new house builds
Peter Barrow, Marketing Executive for Forster Group Ltd examines the future of new build house design in Scotland - and tells Project Scotland why...
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...
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...
NFRC calls for ‘real consequences’ to address late payment issues
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) is calling for 'real consequences' to help address the 'endemic culture' of late payment within the UK...
Shades of grey – Architect emulates stone look
FIBRE cement panels in three colours of grey allowed the architect for an education complex to emulate the appearance of stone or slate bands.
Marley...
Kay checks in at EJOT
BRYAN Kay has been named sales engineer for Scotland at EJOT UK.
He has been tasked with developing the firm’s customer base north of the...
Glasgow homeowner receives new fire safety certificate following two-stage process
A Glasgow homeowner has become one of the first in Scotland to be awarded a EWS1 certificate (External Wall Systems) for the fire risk...
New cladding legislation is positive progress for fire safety in Scotland
By Hamish Paterson, partner at Thomas & Adamson – part of Egis Group
In mid-May, the Scottish Parliament voted unanimously to pass new legislation that...
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...
Online hubs offer insulation advice
ROCKWOOL has created a series of technical resource hubs to help specifiers access information and advice on specialist insulation solutions.
The online hubs comprise passive...
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...
SBF marks milestone year by hosting Building Safety Act insight event
THE Scottish Building Federation (SBF) preceded its AGM last week with a legislative briefing from Michael Conroy, partner with Harper Macleod LLP, who provided...
High-profile for high-rise flats refurb
HANSON Structherm has won a refurbishment award for its work on two high-rise blocks in the town of Dumbarton.
Its structural external wall insulation (SEWI)...
No monkey business as creature comforts come first
Since it opened in 1970, keeping the animals happy has been the key to success at Blair Drummond Safari Park – and contentment levels...
One goes into three as Prater learns a lesson
Envelope contractor Prater has racked up a hat-trick of projects in Scotland’s education sector.
THE trio is made up of Eastwood High School in East...
