NFRC Scottish Roofing Award winners announced
THE winners of the NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards have been announced during a luncheon at the Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow.
This year marked the...
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...
Scottish Procurement Alliance endorses new cladding safety measures
THE Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) has endorsed the decision to allow Scottish ministers new powers to tackle unsafe cladding.
The procurement body has given its...
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...
Putting safety first
By Adrian Pargeter, head of technical and product development, Kingspan Insulation Limited
THE devastating fire at Grenfell Tower in June has raised many serious questions...
Ross Hall Hospital upgrade work complete
MORRIS & Spottiswood has completed a major refurbishment project with Circle Health Group as part of a multi-million pound investment at Glasgow's Ross Hall...
Building a solution to urbanisation
With limited resources and a changing climate, how can we build a healthy and sustainable urban future? Here, Nick Cowley, MD of aluminium building...
Façade 2.0: redefining our urban skylines
Over the past decade, the manufacturing industry has experienced unprecedented change. Advancements in technology, heightened awareness of the environmental impact of new builds, as...
Scottish roofing excellence celebrated at awards lunch
THE winners of the 2025 Scottish Roofing Awards have been announced at a ceremony held in the Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow.
Special guest Tam...
The importance of a ‘golden thread’
FOLLOWING London’s Grenfell Tower disaster, a review by Dame Judith Hackitt made key proposals relating to the reform of building safety. This has resulted...
CM Steel Buildings appoints new directors to drive growth
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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...
Luxurious protection
A leisure complex in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France has showcased a range of façade options using aluminium curtain walling.
The swimming pool and spa...
Boxing clever aids gymnastics hopes
A Dundee building that had fallen into disuse has been rescued in time to play an important part in preparations for Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games...
KR Group lands steel and cladding contract for Wester Ross aquaculture facility
KR Group has announced it has landed a contract, on behalf of client NoFitech, to provide steel work and cladding for the build of...
New fund opens to help NFRC members attract fresh talent
THE NFRC Charitable Trust has approved a new Inclusion Fund to help National Federation of Roofing Contractors members attract and retain diverse talent.
Grants are...
The power station that’s on the roof
IT has been dubbed the ultimate rooftop power station, producing enough electricity for 60 houses.
The installation, the latest phase of which has just been...
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...
Steadmans’ is breeding marvellous
A range of materials has been supplied by products manufacturer Steadmans for the construction of five livestock buildings at a Perthshire cattle breeder.
Netherton Aberdeen...
Scottish ministers get new powers to tackle ‘unsafe’ cladding
THE Scottish Parliament has unanimously approved legislation giving Scottish ministers powers to assess and remediate buildings which have unsafe cladding, where consent of the...
Hard work pays off for Kovara
KOVARA Projects Ltd triumphed at the Kalzip Annual Teamkal Conference and Awards Ceremony by scooping the Contractor of the Year award.
The company achieved further...
