Clark Contracts completes external refurbishment of University of Strathclyde’s Curran Building
CLARK Contracts has completed a £2.3 million external refurbishment of the University of Strathclyde’s Curran Building.
The facility, which is home to the university’s Andersonian...
NFRC backs action on rogue traders, but warns reforms must work for reputable contractors
THE NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) has welcomed the UK Government’s plans to tackle rogue traders and strengthen consumer protection in the home...
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...
Membranes offer breath of fresh air for buildings
The performance requirements of a breather membrane are often misunderstood or overlooked, particularly in relation to water protection. Marc van der Voort, MD at...
Re-cladding projects gather pace both north and south
BESPOKE cladding systems manufacturer MSP Facades has revealed the business is seeing an increase in remediation projects – both north and south of the...
Edinburgh home wins wood prize
THE home of the head of Edinburgh Napier University’s Centre for Offsite Construction + Innovative Structures has won a top wood award.
Dr Robert Hairstans...
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...
Cladding specialist shows support for sector with award sponsorship
CUMBERNAULD-based cladding specialist MSP Facades has announced it is showing its support for the sector with the sponsorship of the Best Refurbishment Project category...
Roofing and cladding supply chain invited to AI-powered skills forum
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) is set to host an AI-powered skills forum next month.
Delivered in partnership with the Liquid Roofing and...
Deadline to enter UK Roofing Awards extended by one week
NFRC has announced a one-week extension for firms wishing to enter projects for consideration in the UK Roofing Awards 2023.
The new deadline is...
Steel and cladding business marks landmark year with key developments
ABERDEENSHIRE-based steel and cladding business KR Group has marked its 20th anniversary year with several notable contract wins.
The family business, founded in 2003 as...
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...
Why getting cladding right must not cause property blight
By Eric Curran, managing partner of DM Hall chartered surveyors, based in the firm's Glasgow north office
THE Grenfell Tower tragedy horrified Britain, and our...
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...
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...
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 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...
Kilmarnock-based business joins hub supply chain framework
HUB South West has welcomed Kilmarnock-based Hugh LS McConnell to its supply chain framework as a new Tier 1b contractor partner.
This means the company,...
Keymer Tiles raise the roof at Leeds Castle
When the trustees of Leeds Castle, the ancient Norman stronghold in Kent, needed 35,000 handcrafted county peg roof tiles for the castle gatehouse, it...
Repairs give students room with a view
“A hill for magnitude, a mountain in virtue of its bold design”. This is Robert Louis Stevenson’s description of Arthur’s Seat which is the...
