Drainage is up from the ashes – New Tesco uses Ensign system
A cast iron foundry previously owned by iron technology business Saint-Gobain PAM UK has risen from the ashes to become a Tesco supermarket. And...
Snow big deal – Saint-Gobain PAM UK
Saint-Gobain PAM UK has secured its second phase of orders for its Ensign soil and rainwater system for installation at the 96,000 sq. metre...
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...
That’s another storey – New generation of McDonalds drive-through restaurants
AN off-site construction company has won the contract to design, manufacture and build the new generation of McDonalds drive-through restaurants.
The fast-food facility in Bognor...
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...
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...
New training course gets off the ground
One-day CISRS Operative Training Courses (COTS) were launched this autumn, with the first courses being held at NETA Training in Stockton-On-Tees.
Before an initial trainee...
NADC open day will boost training modules
AN open day is to be held by The National Association of Drainage Contractors to increase awareness of a new training scheme.
The NADC Drainage...
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...
High praise for low-rise – School takes design award
ONE of the first applications of a new low-rise glazing system has landed a clutch of awards.
Forest Park School is a new primary for...
Property Home Report’s success confirmed
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors has welcomed the Scottish Government’s five-year review of the Home Report which has confirmed its popularity amongst home buyers and sellers.
Introduced...
Businesses are urged to leave a mark
With many companies unsure of their duties under the incoming Construction Products Regulation Giles Willson has some timely advice.
I hope when you read this...
Skills shortages remain despite new high for construction industry
AS 2014 draws to a close, confidence within the Scottish construction industry has reached a new high.
The latest survey shows industry confidence at a high...
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...
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...
Learning curve – Steelwork top of class
THE £35m project nearing completion has made full use of structural steelwork’s advantages in a development that has seen main contractor Morrison Construction provide...
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...
Tool of the trade – New software from Technal
TECHNAL has launched a visualisation tool for architects and specifiers to produce 2D and 3D drawings and 3D renders for aluminium façade designs.
TechSketch was...
Concrete industry has piped up with a possible solution
The CPSA has commissioned three reports that cover the carbon footprint of concrete and provide the basis of any comparison with plastic; they can...
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...
