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...
£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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Where’s the fire?
THE safety of Rockpanel cladding boards has been improved with the launch of products manufactured to the new FS-Xtra grade that complies with European...
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...
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...
Across the rooftops – Green Kingspan bus stations
SIX bus depots in England and Scotland have taken steps towards a greener future by generating clean on-site energy with Kingspan’s roof-mounted PV system.
The...
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...
Fit for purpose – New sports village for Stirling
THE indoor sports complex at The Peak in Stirling is the focus for a new sports village adjacent to Forthbank football stadium and the...
Clyde is cleaner – Largest ever Weholite storage tank installed
A £49m Scottish Water project at Meadowhead will reduce overflow from combined sewers in Kilmarnock and Irvine spilling into the local river system during...
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...
