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Education proves a hot topic for Lakesmere

LAKESMERE Group has been appointed to deliver the roofing and cladding packages on several education contracts across Scotland, including the new Windmill Community Campus...

Ticking all the boxes

A striking cladding solution has helped a self-build home on the Isle of Skye blend in seamlessly with its surroundings. Marley Eternit’s corrosion-resistant Black Profile...

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...

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...

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...

Kay checks in at EJOT

BRYAN Kay has been named sales engineer for Scotland at EJOT UK. He has been tasked with developing the firm’s customer base north of the...

Accoya helps bring new Highland building to life

ACCOYA has been used to clad the £3 million life sciences building in Inverness. The modified wood produced by Accsys Technologies was selected for the...

Passivhaus made simple

By Matthew Evans, technical manager Kingspan TEK ONE of the most important aspects of any new build today is to get the energy efficiency of...

Glasgow firm goes back to school on Highland project

GLASGOW-based roofing and cladding firm Curtis Moore is putting the finishing touches on its furthest north project to date – the Wick Community Campus...

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...

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...

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...

Stone cladding that wraps student flats in local heritage

Justin Price, sales director of Aliva UK, tells Project Scotland how the most modern of lightweight stone rainscreen cladding can harmonise with traditional settings ALIVA...

Lakesmere lands £1m Aberdeen cladding deal

THE Lakesmere Group has secured a contract worth £1 million  to deliver an “innovative cladding package” for the new Marriott Residence Inn Hotel in...

Making the most of nature’s barriers

Those living near the coast are lucky enough to enjoy beautiful views, but the environment can have serious consequences for their homes. Last year,...

Glasgow firm championing women in construction

THE first Women in Roofing conference took place on February 26 in Nottinghamshire, in the run up to International Women’s Day. Women in the...

Fluidity and flexibility are key to Lakesmere growth

Project Scotland speaks to David Gray, managing director – northern regions, Lakesmere Group, as the Group’s turnover gets set to exceed £100 million Q) How...

Freefoam adds to cladding offering

AS part of the continuing development of its cladding ranges, Freefoam has launched a new smooth style 150mm wide Shiplap cladding, available in bright...

Products help bring Metal to hospital

METAL Technology products have been used in a state-of-the art teaching and learning centre for medicine at Glasgow’s Southern General Hospital. The £27million scheme, created...

A façade for all seasons

Aliva UK worked with Belfast architects White Ink to provide a stunning, durable facade for the Holiday Inn Express hotel at Aberdeen Airport. White Ink...