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...
High-rising star is reborn in Glasgow
ONE of Glasgow’s first high-rise buildings has been given a new lease of life under a £27.5m conversion scheme.
In a project led by Ryder...
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...
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...
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...
Sea the effects
AN award-winning bi-fold door system from Eurocell was chosen for a development of £500,000 sea-front holiday properties in North Wales.
Lissett Homes, the York-based leisure...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Construction employers report increase in women entering the industry
A new poll conducted by a leading business insurance website has discovered that over three quarters of employers within the construction sector have witnessed...
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...
Space age roof is on the right track
Company leaves its stamp on landmark buildings
RIGISYSTEMS has left its mark on high-profile buildings involved with two very different forms of travel.
The company’s Ziplok...
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...
A draining operation – Scottish Coal Company
A licence has been granted for a <a href="http://www.scottishresources.com/" title="http://www.scottishresources.com/" target="_blank">Scottish Coal Company Ltd (SCCL) project to drain a Fife loch as the start...
Apartments set a Benchmark at Quartermile
The latest stage of an award-winning development in Edinburgh features a modular system that helped slash weeks off the programme.
MEADOWS View Q20 is a...
‘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...
