German engineering has the power to turn dreams into reality
We all know the importance of making a good first impression – and it’s true not just for humans: a good-looking building, it’s reckoned,...
Collaboration holds the key to tackling cladding challenges
INSITE Group has called on the construction industry to continue working collaboratively in navigating its way through the current cladding challenges amidst ‘more demands...
Preserving traditional construction skills is an ‘absolute must’
MAINTAINING traditional skills in the Scottish construction industry has been described as an ‘absolute must’ if we are to prevent older buildings from falling...
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...
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...
High praise for low-rise – School takes design award
ONE of the first applications of a new low-rise glazing system has landed a clutch of awards.
Forest Park School is a new primary for...
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...
Finalists announced for UK Roofing Awards 2025
THE finalists for the 2025 UK Roofing Awards have been announced, following a 'record' number of entries.
Winners of all 16 categories will be announced...
Lakesmere seals acquisition deal
SPECIALIST contractor Lakesmere has acquired the trade and assets of Northern Ireland façade contractor McMullen Architectural Systems.
The acquisition follows deterioration in the company’s financial...
Why diversity is good for the construction industry
The construction sector is not generally regarded as a bastion of equal rights for women. However, that situation is changing, says Gillian Thomson, branch...
Could algae cladding replace trees in cities?
CLADDING could be the solution to the lack of green space in cities, after an academic duo launched a living building material that they...
RED letter day for Glasgow hotel
PROCLADD (Scotland) teamed up with fastener provider SFS to help produce a striking appearance for the new £30 million Radisson Red hotel on the...
Roofing and cladding firms urged to respond to late payment consultation
NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) is urging roofing and cladding business owners across the UK to respond to the UK Government’s consultation on...
Where’s the fire?
THE safety of Rockpanel cladding boards has been improved with the launch of products manufactured to the new FS-Xtra grade that complies with European...
27 firms secure places on £20m fire safety framework
A wide range of businesses have secured a place on a new eight-figure framework aimed at safeguarding social housing and public buildings and their...
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...
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...
Edinburgh residents urged to have their say on cladding proposals
EDINBURGH residents have been urged to have their say on legislation addressing unsafe cladding.
The call comes after a Holyrood committee visited a building in...
Cladding still causing concern for builders
MORE than two years on from the Grenfell Tower tragedy, cladding issues are continuing to cause concern for housebuilders.
Andrew Leslie, an associate in Gillespie...
Fluidity and flexibility are key to Lakesmere growth
Project Scotland speaks to David Gray, managing director – northern regions, Lakesmere Group, as the Group’s turnover gets set to exceed £100 million
Q) How...
