£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...
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...
Rest of UK urged to embrace timber
The Structural Timber Association (STA) has called on the UK housebuilding industry to increase timber construction to 30% of all new homes.
Formerly the UK...
CISRS updates industry guide
THE Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme has launched an updated version of its ‘general information’ guide.
The revised version of the CAP 609 booklet gives...
Hospital date – Drainage firm to showcase latest tech
THE new South Glasgow Hospital is set to become something of a showcase for a drainage company’s products.
Ensign drainage systems from iron technology business...
CDM 2015: are you ready?
Claire Mills at bto solicitors outlines the changes coming into effect with the new Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
CDM 2015 will replace CDM...
New warranty launched as Steni anniversary approaches
RAINSCREEN cladding manufacturer Steni UK is marking almost 50 years of manufacturing with the launch of a 40-year functional warranty. It has been extended...
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...
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...
New findings highlight sustained construction growth
THE Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed significant growth within the construction industry over the past twelve months.
According to a recent report, Output in...
One goes into three as Prater learns a lesson
Envelope contractor Prater has racked up a hat-trick of projects in Scotland’s education sector.
THE trio is made up of Eastwood High School in East...
Builders find latest planning statistics ‘depressing’
THE latest official planning statistics reveal that the time taken to decide major housing developments has increased by six weeks to over 41 weeks.
Branded ‘depressing’...
High-profile for high-rise flats refurb
HANSON Structherm has won a refurbishment award for its work on two high-rise blocks in the town of Dumbarton.
Its structural external wall insulation (SEWI)...
Chancellor urged to use budget to drive infrastructure
GOVERNMENT should step up and utilise the final Budget before the General Election to show its commitment to infrastructure, the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)...
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...
Up and over to beat the traffic – An Allround success for maintenance project
A specially-designed bridging truss system brought significant advantages and “dramatic” savings to a maintenance project alongside a major road.
THE Allround system from Layher Ltd...
Senior looks Fit after trade event success
SENIOR Architectural Systems expects new business in six figures following its recent attendance at the inaugural Fit Show.
Around 6,000 people visited the three-day fabricator...
Contractors support new handling guide
THE National Access and Scaffolding Confederation has issued a DVD and pocket guide to help its drive for better health and safety procedures.
Developed with...
‘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...
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...
