Origin answers call for ‘nimble’ sliding door
DOORS and windows manufacturer Origin has unveiled its new OS-29 (Patio Slider).
The sliding door is described as the slimmest semi-dry glaze system in the...
CR Smith and Fife College team up to launch fast-track joinery programme
CR Smith and Fife College have teamed up to launch a fast-track training scheme for joiners to help address demand for trade skills.
The programme...
Construction firm’s move into PVCu windows and doors creates 20 jobs
CCG (Scotland) Ltd's launch of a new PVCu windows and doors range has created 20 jobs at the company.
The fabrication and R&D services of...
Indeglas founder honoured with university hall of fame recognition
JEANETTE MacIntyre, the founder of Cumbernauld-based glass specialist Indeglas, has been formally recognised by her alma mater with her induction into its Hall of...
Crossing the bridge
When it comes to energy efficiency in buildings, we can’t ‘cross that bridge when we come to it’ – it’s time to prepare for...
Window project complete at Crieff Hydro
TJ Ross has completed a project with Crieff Hydro hotel to manufacture and install timber sash and case windows in time for its re-opening...
CPD explores roof windows performance
KEYLITE Roof Windows is offering a new CPD webinar entitled ‘Addressing Thermal Performance in Roof Windows’.
Available to book every Tuesday and Thursday until the...
Seal of approval for capital project
ISO-Chemie has revealed Improved levels of acoustic and energy insulation will be provided following specification of the firm’s advanced sealing tape for windows at...
Call for better ‘flow’ of industry projects
GARY Thorn, MD of Cumbernauld-based Cube Glass, has told Project Scotland the industry is struggling due to a lack of suitably qualified tradespeople to...
Study shines a light on home working
NEW research has found that three in ten people working from home have no natural light over their working area, with 36% saying it...
New system picks up the PACE
A pedestrian traffic control system that complements automatic doors has been introduced by GEZE UK.
PACE (Pedestrian Access Control Equipment) is a range of speed...
Inverness Castle transformation opens the door to Highland tourism
THE architects behind the transformation of Inverness Castle are ‘revelling’ in the mixing of old and new as they work to create a new...
Style and security helps door make an entrance
NORDAN is introducing an enhanced Homeguard entrance door to the market.
An external door set should provide the right level of resilience against forced entry...
CCG completes Maryhill planned maintenance works
CCG has announced the completion of its latest planned maintenance contract for Maryhill Housing with the installation of high-performance fire doors.
One of two phases,...
CPD module highlights impact of natural light in design of the built environment
THE role of natural daylight in promoting health, wellbeing and productivity when designing the built environment is the subject of a new professional learning...
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...
Firm raises £1,200 to support families this Christmas
STAFF from doors and windows manufacturer CMS Group have raised more than £1,200 in a year-long fundraising campaign for the Christmas appeal of The...
Flexible design key for social distancing
SENIOR Architectural Systems has revealed it is encouraging specifiers to consider the use of colour in fenestration design and how the use of powder...
Investment pays off for glass specialist
CUMBERNAULD-based Indeglas has completed a £1.04 million contract for Do & Co, a gourmet entertainment and airline catering company based at Heathrow’s Segro Park.
The...
Mind the gap: specifying window sealants
Andrew Swift, sales and operations manager, UK and Ireland - ISO-Chemie, offers advice for architects and designers specifying foam sealant tapes for windows and...
