Shingle minded design – Diamond shapes from Sotech
A new-build office building has become a ‘jewel’ in the landscape with the installation of diamond-shaped shingles.
The building, the workplace for hundreds of people,...
Looks can prove to be deceptive
WINDOWS and doors by Mumford & Wood have been specified for a hi-spec, hi-tech but traditional appearance property on the Crown Estate in Surrey.
The...
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...
New colour added to Redland slates range
Redland is introducing a new, darker grey colour to its Mini Stonewold product range.
The existing Slate Grey colour presents a mid-grey finish that comes...
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...
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...
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...
A colour of many coats provides rich texture for homes
A multi-coat render system has been specified for a house builder’s award-winning ‘zero carbon’ development.
The high performance Weber.rend MT multi-coat render system from...
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...
Everything in harmony – Kawneer plays its part at music college
Curtain walling, concealed vents and doors have conducted themselves well at a musical college.
The architectural aluminium systems from Kawneer are playing a major part...
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...
Kier to undertake hospital review and inspection
KIER Construction will carry out a survey and review of the fabric and building services at Inverclyde Royal Hospital in Greenock and Royal Alexandra Hospital...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
An Equinox that will last all year – Eurocell
EUROCELL has announced an advanced tiled roof system for new and refurbishment projects.
The latest addition, Equinox, can be used to transform an existing roof...
Creepy cladding – Vine decoration for London scheme
USING Trespa’s Meteon panels, a £2m affordable housing scheme in London includes latticed façades inspired by ivy vines.
Featuring shared ownership, social rent and large...
