Falkirk steel fabricator increases capacity with new premises
FALKIRK-based Jenkins Fabrications has relocated to a new location at Bankside Industrial Estate which has doubled the size of its fabricating operation.
The new base...
UK Government introduces new trade measures to benefit steel producers
THE UK Government has announced that steel producers across the UK will benefit from stronger trade safeguards that better protect against surges in cheap...
Catnic welcomes new Scottish Area Sales Manager
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...
Steel framework complete at new Haymarket Yards student complex
OGILVIE Construction has confirmed the project to build new student accommodation in Haymarket Yards in Edinburgh has reached a major milestone with the structural...
25 jobs lost as steel firm enters administration
COWDENBEATH-based structural steel fabricator Rippin Limited has gone into administration, with the loss of 25 jobs.
The company experienced cash flow difficulties due to a...
Key figures leave their mark on Edinburgh’s £35.7m King’s Theatre transformation
THE project team on the £35.6 million transformation of Edinburgh's 117-year-old King's Theatre has left its mark on structural steel forming part of the...
Tata Steel appoints new European chief commercial officer
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...
Lockerbie firm outlines construction opportunities to local youngsters
LOCKERBIE-based construction and manufacturing specialist Robinsons has welcomed a group of youngsters from Moffat Academy as part of the Developing the Young Workforce initiative.
The...
Steel contractor expects turnover to rise towards £200 million in milestone year
NORTH Ayrshire-based structural steel fabricator J&D Pierce Contracts is expecting turnover to rise towards £200 million as the firm celebrates its 50th anniversary this...
Galvanizing process helps protect Helensburgh seafront leisure centre from the elements
A galvanizing business has helped to ensure a new leisure centre in Helensburgh will withstand the elements.
Main contractor Heron Bros Ltd commissioned Walter Watson...
Robinsons MD shortlisted for IoD Scotland award
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...
KR Group secures third contract with Nofitech to finalise RAS build
ABERDEENSHIRE-based KR Group has secured a third contract with Norwegian company, Nofitech, to provide steel and cladding for the final phase of a new...
Business shows its steel on Scottish projects
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...
Ogilvie celebrates Glasgow hotel construction milestone
OGILVIE Construction is celebrating a crucial milestone in the building programme for the new AC by Marriott hotel in Glasgow, with the completion of...
Light Steel Frame Association appoints first chair
MIKE Fairey has been unanimously voted in as the inaugural chair of the Light Steel Frame Association (LSFA).
The trade body was formed at the Focus...
First steel erected on Mackintosh ‘box’ project
THE first major milestone has been reached in a project to safeguard one of Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s most revered works – The Hill House...
Firms falling foul over CE marking law
BM TRADA has revealed that many steel manufacturers, contractors and fabricators remain unaware of the requirements placed on them by the introduction of the...
KR Group lands steel and cladding contract for Wester Ross aquaculture facility
KR Group has announced it has landed a contract, on behalf of client NoFitech, to provide steel work and cladding for the build of...
‘Eco-education’ building at Dollar Academy marks steel frame milestone
AN 'eco-education' building at Dollar Academy in Clackmannanshire has achieved a milestone with a steel signing ceremony taking place to mark completion of the...
Clark Contracts begins work on new facility at Langlands Commercial Park
WORK is underway on the build of a new £4 million facility at Langlands Commercial Park in East Kilbride.
Clark Contracts is the main contractor...
