Steel

THE UK's steel procurement taskforce has presented the findings of its final report on the ways in which the steel sector can become more...

A North Ayrshire engineering firm has announced it is to create new jobs, following its recent expansion into stainless steel fabrication. The move will see...

ROBINSONS Scotland MD Ryan Brown has been named Regional Director of the Year for the south of Scotland in the small/medium business category at...

STEEL piling specialist SPI McGrattan is looking to grow its temporary works offering in Scotland. The business opened a new office in Bellshill 18 months...

THE construction of the £70 million East Lothian Community Hospital has reached two key milestones with the completion of the steel structure and the...

A multi-million redevelopment and extension of Macduff Marine Aquarium has reached an important milestone following the completion of steelworks installation. The new two-storey extension at...

MAIN contractor GRAHAM Construction has reached a major milestone with the completion of the steelwork at the £20 million extension to the Silverburn shopping...

ONCE the industrial heartland of Scotland’s steel production, Ravenscraig steelworks’ cooling towers and gasholders silhouetted the skyline of the Motherwell area nicknamed Steelopolis. Following its...

OGILVIE Construction has confirmed the project to build new student accommodation in Haymarket Yards in Edinburgh has reached a major milestone with the structural...

Chris Hart, Wernick Buildings’ divisional manager for Scotland, answers questions about the benefits of modular construction Q) WHAT’S THE HISTORY OF WERNICK BUILDINGS? A) Wernick Buildings...

ABERDEENSHIRE-based steel and cladding specialist KR Group has been shortlisted for the 2024 VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards. The family business is the only north...

KARL Haider has been appointed chief commercial officer for Tata Steel in Europe, succeeding Henrik Adam, who became CEO of Tata Steel in Europe earlier...

BUILDING products manufacturer, Catnic has welcomed a new member to its team. Karen Campbell has joined the company as Area Sales Manager for Scotland. Prior to...

SSEN Transmission has awarded a £100 million contract to Tranent-based Had Fab to fabricate nearly 500 steel towers. The contract represents the largest in the...

LIGHTS illuminating The DunBear will alternate between blue and white today (September 3) to commemorate the Battle of Dunbar in 1650. The battle was fought between...

WORK is progressing on the construction of a new training facility at HMNB Clyde, with the steel frames now in place. Last year the Defence...

BM TRADA has said many steel manufacturers, contractors and fabricators remain unaware of the requirements placed on them by the introduction of the Construction Products...

RYAN Brown, managing director of Lockerbie-based structural steel manufacturing firm, Robinsons, has been shortlisted for an Institute of Directors (IoD) Scotland award. The IoD Director...

With 4% of the world’s GDP estimated to be lost each year to corrosion, there is no doubt that sourcing appropriate protection from the elements is essential for the steel industry. Hot dip galvanising – where steel is coated in molten zinc to provide a long-lasting, durable surface – is the coating of choice for many when it comes to protecting steel. Bob Duxbury, technical director of Wedge Group Galvanizing, explains the process of galvanising and its key benefits. “STEEL is a vital raw material used in a variety of construction, architectural and engineering projects worldwide, but unfortunately it is also highly...