Work complete on landmark cladding replacement project in Aberdeen
A block of flats in Aberdeen is the first in Scotland to have dangerous cladding removed and replaced as part of a government pilot...
New careers service launches to tackle ‘chronic’ shortages in roofing and cladding sector
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has announced the launch of a new careers service to help tackle 'chronic' skill shortages in the...
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...
Designing curtain wall façades to accommodate building movement
By Gary Ledger, technical director at Kawneer UK
THE interaction between a building’s façade and its structure is frequently ignored in the design phase but...
Firm creates senior recladding and façades role
INSULATION specialist ROCKWOOL has promoted Hedley Thompson to the newly-created role of recladding and façades sector manager.
The firm described the move as the first...
Scottish Government pledges £20m to speed up cladding remediation
THE Scottish Government has announced further funding of £20 million to speed up actions to make the country's buildings safe from dangerous cladding.
Publishing update...
Eye in the sky: the rising role of drones in roofing
THE use of drones in the roofing sector is surging – and it’s not difficult to see why.
The technology is ideally placed to reach...
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...
Opening doors to Edinburgh’s building heritage
The Edinburgh Festival brings hundreds of thousands of visitors to the city each summer to feast on jazz, comedy, theatre, avant-garde art and everything...
Progress made on Macduff Aquarium project despite harsh weather conditions
THE extension of Macduff Marine Aquarium is now wind and watertight, despite weeks of harsh weather conditions in Aberdeenshire.
More than 50 tradespeople are currently...
Bright future for Liverpool as new learning centre lights the way
The new learning centre at a college in Liverpool has a stunning façade thanks to RigiSystems LokFold standing seam aluminium.
Around 1,500 sq m of...
Edinburgh students to sleep easy in smart new accommodation
A landmark building in the shadow of Arthur’s Seat is to be transformed into a residence for students at Edinburgh University.
Lakesmere Scotland will...
Bespoke roof glazing solution helps to light up stunning auditorium
One of the most impressive performing arts centres to be built at a school in the UK features a bespoke roof glazing solution from...
Self-cleaning paints and renders – a bright idea?
By Nikolaos Mantelis, product manager at building materials manufacturer Baumit
SELF-cleaning paints and renders offer a sustainable, reliable method of maintaining a building’s façade without...
Vivalda Group appoints specification sales and marketing director
JAMES Butler has returned to Vivalda Group as the firm's new specification sales and marketing director.
He rejoins Vivalda from European glass reinforced concrete (GRC)...
Back to the future on Glasgow cladding works
LYNDON SGB is providing a comprehensive access package on a project to remove and replace ACM cladding panels from residential apartment blocks at Glasgow...
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...
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...
Deadline extended for Scottish Roofing Awards
THE NFRC has extended the deadline for submitting entries for the 2026 Scottish Roofing Awards.
Following a number of requests for more time, the organisation...
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...
