Volcano idea set to erupt
THE winner of the first European-wide ROCKPANEL Product Design Award has been announced.
During the summer, ROCKPANEL, the facade panel manufacturer invited architects, planners, product...
Scotland’s cladding programme marks first year with safer homes in sight
By Hamish Paterson, director and head of building surveying at Thomas & Adamson, part of Egis Group
January 2026 marked one year since the Housing...
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...
Political uncertainty hampering future planning for roofing contractors
NEW research has revealed that political uncertainty has presented a growing challenge for UK roofing businesses.
The findings are revealed in NFRC’s latest State of...
Glidevale Protect confirms collaborative partnership with RGB Facades
GLIDEVALE Protect has announced a partnership with RGB Facades, bringing its new range of fire rated external wall membranes to RGB Facades’ customers.
RGB Facades,...
Aluminium facade chosen for Glasgow hotel revamp
CUMBERNAULD-based MSP Façade Solutions has revealed how the firm helped breathe new life into a well-known Glasgow high-rise building following an extensive re-clad project.
The...
Setting the standards for porcelain facades
Brian G Newell MBE, founder and chief executive of British façade manufacturer, Shackerley, and the technical lead for a new international porcelain cladding standard...
Scottish Government eyes new powers to tackle unsafe cladding
PROPOSALS have been published by the Scottish Government to create new powers to tackle unsafe cladding.
The plans would see the housing (cladding remediation) bill...
Cladding firm backs staff with £1,000 cost of living payment
STAFF at Vivalda Scotland, MSP Facades, and Prism Powder Coating are to receive £1,000 to help them manage rising living costs.
The firms are part...
McConnell hails success of adding to principal contracting capabilities
KILMARNOCK-headquartered McConnell has revealed the business has strengthened its principal contracting capabilities and is on course to achieve revenues exceeding £20 million.
The business, which...
Entries sought for Scottish Roofing Awards 2026
ENTRIES are now open for the Scottish Roofing Awards 2026.
The National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) revealed it is now accepting entries for this...
A towering triumph
Brian Newell, founder and chief executive of ventilated façade specialist, Shackerley, discusses the SureClad® engineered stone façade specification for the University of Edinburgh’s Appleton...
Start of a new tradition?
THE annual Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival moved to an online format this year due to Covid-19 – and was such a success that organisers...
Engineer creates insulation inspired by polar bear fur
AN engineer has used his passion for biomimicry to create a new type of home insulation inspired by the technical properties of polar bear...
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...
Deadline extended by one week for UK Roofing Awards 2024
DUE to popular demand from busy contractors, NFRC has announced a one-week extension to the deadline for entries into the UK Roofing Awards 2024.
The...
SSE Hydro demanded a roof which looked great and sounds perfect…
MANY visitors to the The SSE Hydro, Scotland’s newest and most spectacular live entertainment venue, have been impressed by the stunning roof.
Kalzip’s aluminium standing...
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...
One goes into three as Prater learns a lesson
Envelope contractor Prater has racked up a hat-trick of projects in Scotland’s education sector.
THE trio is made up of Eastwood High School in East...
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...
