Keeping the tradition alive
THE Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival will return to the Capital this summer as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
The event celebrates the city’s traditional...
Energy efficiency must play vital role in new build plans
Simon Wild, European category marketing manager at Formica Group, discusses the importance of building envelopes in combating CO2 emissions and their role in energy...
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
Roofing and cladding skills shortage a ‘ticking time bomb’
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has warned that the skills shortage in roofing and cladding is a 'ticking time bomb'.
It comes following...
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...
Calvay Housing Association marks 40th anniversary with major upgrade project
CALVAY Housing Association has marked its 40th anniversary with the transformation of 263 homes in Barlanark.
The Glasgow-based housing association invested more than £5 million...
Facade specialist invests in new technology and upgraded facilities
CUMBERNAULD-based architectural facades manufacturer MSP has announced a £250,000 investment in new technology and improved facilities.
The new acquisitions include a CNC-controlled Mayer beam saw...
The Shingle life
A luxury hotel in Dumfries and Galloway has used Marley Eternit’s JB Shingles to create a “stunning” cottage annex.
Architect John Murray specified the product...
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...
ROCKWOOL strengthens UK position with acquisition of Wetherby Building Systems
ROCKWOOL Group has announced it is acquiring Wetherby Building Systems Ltd in a move described as marking an 'important milestone' in the firm's quest...
Curtain wall system shows real spirit
ALUMINIUM curtain walling provided by Senior Architectural Systems has helped bring to life the new Clydeside Distillery, which has brought whisky production back to...
Flashings for luxury cabins
FAKRO has supplied 31 FTP-V centre pivot and FPP-V top hung and pivot roof windows with bespoke flashings for luxury, self-catering log cabins at...
Elegant curtain walling improves outlook at City View
THE aesthetic appeal of the City View office scheme in Aberdeen has been enhanced by stylish curtain walling.
The scheme, whose contemporary design and high...
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)...
Fire safety prioritised with cladding mesh solution
SHACKERLEY claims to have become the first cladding supplier in the UK to develop an anti-fragmentation meshing process certified as Class A1 to BS...
New Accies stadium is clad in success
WORKING under the guidance of MLA (Michael Laird Architects), façade specialist MSP recently completed a challenging cladding project for the historic Edinburgh Academical rugby...
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...
Accoya clad homes stand test of time
THE world’s first ever property to be clad in Accoya, the modified wood, has proven just how tough and resilient the product is following...
Vivalda Scotland concludes deal to distribute ‘market-leading’ brands
SCOTTISH facade specialist Vivalda has concluded a deal with brands Wraptite and Secolite to distribute their breather membranes and cement boards, respectively.
By combining vapour...
Entries sought for UK Roofing Awards 2023
THE deadline for entering the UK Roofing Awards 2023, which recognises roofing, cladding and rainscreen projects as well as individuals, will close on January 13.
The...
