Brick clad system certified
SHACKERLEY has announced it has secured a BBA Agrément Certificate for the company’s BrickClad mechanically fixed brick cladding system.
Launched last year to allow specifiers...
In training
KAWNEER is including main contractors on its “intensive” installation training programme.
The company said the move is a response to the growing influence of principal...
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...
Offsite fabrication helps deliver healthy outcomes in Aberdeen
TWO interlinked healthcare projects in Aberdeen - The Baird Family Hospital and nearby ANCHOR Centre – have highlighted the benefits of offsite fabrication.
Having faced...
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...
Cladding our future towards net zero
By Ellen Delph, project manager, KR Group (Scotland)
THE days of us living our lives within, what might be termed a linear production model -...
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...
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...
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...
Tiny House makes a big impression in East Berwickshire
AIRTIGHT vapour control membranes and windtight breather membranes from Ecological Building Systems (EBS) have provided a complete sealing solution for a unique mobile ‘Tiny...
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
Saint-Gobain finalises deal to buy Kilwaughter Minerals
SAINT-Gobain has completed the acquisition of Kilwaughter Minerals, a provider of façade mortars and EWI systems in the UK and Ireland.
In October, Saint-Gobain announced...
NFRC hails recognition of traditional skills success at Edinburgh event
NFRC is celebrating recognition by the Scottish Parliament for efforts at the 10th Festival of Traditional Buildings, held in August.
A parliamentary motion submitted by...
Flexibility key to Bridgegate House refurbishment
IAN Springford Architects have completed work on the refurbishment of Bridgegate House in Irvine for North Ayrshire Council.
The project involved the recladding and internal...
A natural finish for new housing project
FORTICRETE’S popular Anstone® Walling Stone and highly durable Minislate® roof tiles have been selected to complement the local vernacular for a striking new residential...
Nordan takes care
A package of windows, screens and doors was supplied by NorDan to a new £6.7m care home in the north east.
Stonehaven Care Village was...
Contractor completes Glasgow city centre fabric repairs
CLARK Contracts has announced that the refurbishment of cladding on Jamaica Street and Argyle Street in Glasgow City Centre is now complete.
Two existing canopies...
Façade access strategy is collaborative process
By Mohamed Merchant, an associate director at TÜV SÜD Dunbar Boardman
FACADE access is not limited to cleaning, as it must also support other maintenance...
NFRC appoints chief operating officer
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has announced the appointment of Richard Miller as chief operating officer (COO).
He will be responsible for all...
Procast lands massive North Lanarkshire housing upgrades contract
STRATHAVEN-based Procast has landed a £32.5 million contract to improve homes in North Lanarkshire.
The four-year programme will involve roofing, rendering and insulation upgrades to primarily...
