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...
£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...
French get switched on to Scottish firm’s cost-saving products
A Scottish company is making inroads into the French construction market.
The timber systems division of James Jones & Sons is distributing its JJI-Joists through...
Specialist makes a pig of it – Blockage problem resolved
ENGINEERS used a device more often employed for drainage pipes when builders feared a blocked gas main could delay completion of a new school.
A...
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...
Warming up – Redland launches two new insulation products.
REDLAND is penetrating further into the roof with the launch of two insulation products.
Rapid Rafter Insulation and Rapid Loft Board are likely to find...
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...
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...
Closing date for copper & alloy awards
ENTRIES have now closed for the 2013 European Copper in Architecture Awards, the showcase for architects designing with copper and its alloys to promote...
Construction confidence soars as industry anticipates new regulations
CONFIDENCE within the Scottish construction industry has reached a record high of PLUS 29, up three points on the rating recorded at the end of...
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...
Why we’ve changed our name
The timber industry is going through an evolution; it is no longer defined simply by the supply of timber kits, it is driven by...
BAM is bound for W. Africa
BAM Ritchies, the Kilsyth-based geotechnical specialist, has been awarded a quarry contract in West Africa.
The agreement is for the company, a specialist division of...
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...
Boxing clever aids gymnastics hopes
A Dundee building that had fallen into disuse has been rescued in time to play an important part in preparations for Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games...
We have Joist the thing!
ITW’s SpaceJoist range claims to be stronger than the competition – and has exceptional sound resistance.
Following the launch of the SpaceJoist SJ10 (254mm) web...
Fire option for curtain walling
A fire resistant enhancement of its traditional curtain walling systems has been launched by aluminium systems supplier Kawneer.
The range extension applies to the AA100...
Sharp thinking sees blades make their debut on college job
DALES Fabrications, which manufactures aluminium eaves products, had their products specified for a college project where the requirement was to combine a visual statement...
Learning a lesson – Knauf Marmorit to offer free CPD seminars
Knauf Marmorit is offering free CPD seminars designed to simplify the specification of external wall insulation and render systems.
Content can be tailored to architects,...
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...
