Century-old tenements set for refurbishment
PROCAST has been awarded an £880,000 contract to refurbish 100-year-old red sandstone tenement flats in Glasgow's east end.
The project will involve an extensive makeover...
Ecological Building Systems supports retrofit projects at BE-ST Fest 2026
ECOLOGICAL Building Systems has revealed it will be demonstrating its latest systems and innovations for renovating buildings at the BE-ST Fest International Retrofit Conference...
No barrier to air-tight future for Scotland
Hugh Franklin, head of AeroBarrier UK, explains why technology holds the key to meeting ambitious decarbonisation targets in Scotland’s housing sector
SCOTLAND’S focus on energy-efficient...
Fresh investment boosts growth plans for bio-based construction materials manufacturer
AFTER establishing the IndiNature Mill in the Scottish Borders, a follow-on investment of £2 million has been secured by bio-based construction materials manufacturer Industrial...
Firms partner to bring green hydrogen to Stirling facility
SUPERGLASS has entered into a strategic partnership with Carlton Power to supply it with green hydrogen for its manufacturing facility in Stirling.
The Stirling Green...
ROCKWOOL releases technical bulletin on durability of its stone wool insulation
ROCKWOOL has released a technical bulletin on the durability of the company's stone wool insulation.
Summarising the results of several studies and real-world testing, the...
First class ticket – 70’s building brought up to date
A 1970s’ industrial office building has been brought up to date with the installation of new external wall insulation.
B/E Aerospace Incorporated is a leading...
Materials manufacturer pledges support for construction industry charity
CONSTRUCTION materials manufacturer, TN International, has announced it has joined the industry charity CRASH as a corporate patron to support its work in helping...
Cavity wall panels aid project’s energy goals
RECTICEL Insulation has provided details of a cavity wall system project it carried out for a prestige housing development in Pluckley, Kent.
Almost 9,000m2 of...
Insulation specialist highlights green credentials with new packaging
KNAUF Insulation has announced the launch of new packaging designed to make it easier to handle its non-combustible insulation products and reduce the firm's...
Calvay Housing Association marks 40th anniversary with major upgrade project
CALVAY Housing Association has marked its 40th anniversary with the transformation of 263 homes in Barlanark.
The Glasgow-based housing association invested more than £5 million...
Charitable contractor donates time to good cause in Leven
CLARK Contracts employees have helped support the Fife Employment Access Trust in planting over 400 trees and completing other small jobs at Silverburn Park...
Warmworks opens Shetland office to support delivery of heat and energy efficiency initiative
WARMWORKS has opened an office in Lerwick to support the local community during the delivery of the new Heat and Energy Efficient Scotland: Area-Based Scheme.
The...
Rearo appoints new marketing manager to help drive commercial growth
REARO, a Glasgow-based manufacturer of high-pressure laminate wall panels and commercial washrooms, has announced the appointment of James Barrett-Bunnage as its new marketing manager.
James...
Derbyshire firm opens first Scottish premises
A UK building and plumbing supply firm has opened its first Scottish base in North Lanarkshire.
M Markovitz Ltd, headquartered in Derbyshire, opened the new...
Cork innovation tipped to boost sustainable goals in Scottish construction
A West Lothian-based start-up is harnessing cork to help reduce carbon emissions across the construction and textile sectors.
Founded by former business analyst, Antero Lopes...
Natural insulation factory in Jedburgh a step closer after funding boost
A Borders-based factory producing carbon negative insulation for homes and commercial properties has moved a step closer following a £3 million investment from the...
External air barrier solution earns top marks on Scottish school projects
BLAIRGOWRIE-based Proctor Group has revealed how the firm’s Wraptite external air barrier solution has helped several new Scottish school construction projects to successfully achieve...
Trade show to shine a light on industry issues
THE RCI (Roofing, Cladding & Insulation) Show is back for 2019. The dedicated trade event for the roofing, cladding and insulation industry will turn its...
GMG’s energy-efficient work creates lasting legacy in Scottish communities
GLASGOW-based multi-discipline business GMG Contractors has marked a number of recent milestones.
The company has been appointed by Glasgow City Council to deliver works under...
