Making an entrance
When it comes to the specification of commercial door systems there is much to consider, from safety and security to accessibility and aesthetics. Navigating...
Aluminium systems prove a ‘perfect fit’ for student living
METAL Technology has used its alminium systems to enhace student accommodation in Cardiff.
Capital Quarter Cardiff student accommodation, located in the heart of the Weslh...
NorDan UK sets sights high after ‘record’ year
NORDAN UK has set its sights on further progress this year following “extraordinary” growth in 2018.
The Livingston-based business said it achieved its most successful...
Back to the future: East Kilbride firm welcomes aluminium revival
THE 1970s saw the double glazing boom with aluminium windows, sliding doors and secondary glazing featuring slender frames which, although better than the single...
Fife post for new VELUX UK managing director
VELUX Company has appointed a new managing director to lead its roof window business from its UK headquarters in Glenrothes, Fife.
Mick Schou Rasmussen (41) has...
Livingston doors and windows supplier outlines expansion plans
LIVINGSTON-based doors and windows supplier Stevenswood is to open 12 new trade centres across the UK.
The firm wants to grow turnover by £10 million...
CMS teams up with Fife charity to help local families
STAFF from CMS Window Systems helped a Fife-based charity bring festive cheer to hundreds of local families.
Based in Kirkcaldy, the Cottage Family Centre is...
A view to thrill
HOUSEBUILDER Ryce Ltd has opted for REHAU’s Tritec window system for its Salisbury View development in east Edinburgh.
Established in 2000, Ryce works on projects...
Glass act: university facility takes shape
INTERIOR glass specialist Indeglas has completed its work at the University of Edinburgh’s new Bayes Centre, a 9,500 sqm building which forms part of...
Sector should trust more in offsite manufacturing
NorDan CEO Alex Brown responds to the article in last month’s Project Scotland, in which Ben Westland from the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre said...
Flat entrance doorsets “ahead of their time”
JANEX has announced the launch of a new Safer Homes range of fire-approved timber entrance doorsets, both FD30S and FD60S, for the UK market,...
Composite windows above par at Carnoustie
COMPOSITE windows from Danish firm Rationel feature in the £4 million redevelopment of Links House at Carnoustie Golf Links, which opened just before the...
Sidey unveils new showroom concept
FENESTRATION specialist Sidey recently opened the doors to its new Edinburgh Showroom in the out-of-town shopping area near Ikea.
Kitted out with 36 entrance doors...
Landmark conservatory project complete
CR Smith has completed its largest conservatory ever for the Malin Court Hotel on the South Ayrshire coast.
The structure, to be known as The...
Getting a handle on aluminium doors
With so many different configurations to choose from, Kenny McMenemy, architectural advisor from Senior Architectural Systems, offers an overview of aluminium doors and explains...
Systems welcome students INTO Stirling
A “stylish and sustainable” fenestration package from Senior Architectural Systems was specified for the new INTO Centre at the University of Stirling, which provides...
Roof window specialist in Fife expansion
ROOF window manufacturer VELUX has announced a £7 million expansion to its UK head office in Glenrothes.
A new customer service centre, training facilities, office...
Hold the Fort: GEZE products prove their worth at Glasgow shopping village
A dozen GEZE UK products are in operation at the Glasgow Fort shopping and leisure complex.
The out-of-town development features a two-sided mall design intended...
Firm warns of alteration fire risks
PROMAT UK has claimed that specifications for glazing, doors and windows which offer passive fire protection are still being “routinely altered” to save money...
Investment helps ramp up aluminium capacity
CMS Window Systems says it has more than doubled production capacity for aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling following a £500,000 investment programme in "next...
