A draining operation – Scottish Coal Company
A licence has been granted for a <a href="http://www.scottishresources.com/" title="http://www.scottishresources.com/" target="_blank">Scottish Coal Company Ltd (SCCL) project to drain a Fife loch as the start...
Andrew Lawson to lead area sales at Layher
LAYHER has announced an appointment to further develop its business in Scotland and Ireland.
Andrew Lawson takes on the post of area sales manager and...
New HQ paves the way for footballers – Premium product for Welsh flagship
Kilsaran International, the paving and concrete products manufacturer, recently supplied its premium external hard landscaping product to the new headquarters of the Welsh Football...
Move will create a stronger image
HUNTER Douglas is to consolidate its position in the architectural systems sector with a new operations base.
The company has announced it is to transfer...
Builders turn to timber as brick shortage continues
A brick shortage across Britain is encouraging more housebuilders to use timber frame, according to Stewart Milne Timber Systems.
The shortage, brought on by a...
Construction to grow but election may hinder prospects
CONSTRUCTION output is forecast to increase 5.3% in 2015 and 17.8% by 2018 according to the latest forecasts from the Construction Products Association.
However, growth is...
Senior Architectural Systems launches latest CPD
SENIOR Architectural Systems has launched its latest CPD, Designing Sustainable Fenestration Systems, which has just received RIBA approval and is now available nationally through...
Expert demands speedier action on flood legislation
Understanding SuDs ‘toolbox’ vital to better future
ONE of the country’s leading drainage specialists has called on the UK Government to show renewed urgency in...
Safety first at roofing trio
THREE companies in Scotland have received recognition for their health and safety practices in this year’s Safety in Roofing Awards.
The scheme was started to...
Marley takes a lead to put BIM on the slate map
Marley Eternit has launched a BIM (building information modelling) service for fibre cement slates.
Called BIM Space and available through its web site, the service...
Social media key for self-employed construction workers
Recent findings have revealed that 42% of self-employed workers within the construction industry rely heavily on social media sites to advertise themselves and scout...
Awards and accreditation reflect Xervon Palmers’ commitment to safety
Scaffolding contractor Xervon Palmers has won a prestigious gold award and the coveted Construction Award for Safety at the annual AstraZeneca awards – and...
The curious case of an industry at a time of change
THE roofing and cladding industry is preparing for takeovers as a series of “curious circumstances” begins to shape the industry, according to market analyst...
Capital solution paved way for awards success
Trade body commends Craigmillar master plan
A SUSTAINABLE drainage solution was a feature of a major regeneration project in Edinburgh that has been identified as...
Doing a double – Hemcrete Projects helps out
AN off-site panelised building system played a crucial role in helping two projects gain recognition at this year’s Greenbuild Awards.
The awards, presented by Patrick...
Efficiency drive at Ecobuild
FAKRO GB is to highlight its range of roof windows and roofing accessories at next month’s Ecobuild exhibition in London.
Among products on display will...
£125 funding needed to achieve sustainable housing
IN light of John Swinney’s recent Budget speech, which focused largely on the social inequality caused by fuel poverty, Philip Hogg, Chief Executive of trade...
Making its mark – New range from Alumasc
Alumasc has described its enhanced range of Harmer SML lightweight cast iron soil and waste systems as “a superb package of design and installation...
High-rising star is reborn in Glasgow
ONE of Glasgow’s first high-rise buildings has been given a new lease of life under a £27.5m conversion scheme.
In a project led by Ryder...
‘We’re here when U need a helping hand’
NorDan windows play their part
LOW maintenance timber windows from the company played an important part in a £3m development of new-build social housing recently...