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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...
Steel-clad building in Chernobyl safety role
WORK is expected to start later this year on a new solar energy park near the former Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine after...
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...
Landmark University of Stirling sports project starts to take shape
WORK on the University of Stirling’s £20 million sports facilities redevelopment has reached its highest point.
Currently being delivered by Morrison Construction, the facility now...
Steel leopard adds drama to Aberdeen project
THE sculptor behind the famous Kelpies in Falkirk has brought his art to a major regeneration project in Aberdeen.
Andy Scott was commissioned to create...
Steel and cladding specialist shortlisted for top environmental award
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...
Eye-catching steelwork completed at £20 million Silverburn extension
MAIN contractor GRAHAM Construction has reached a major milestone with the completion of the steelwork at the £20 million extension to the Silverburn shopping...
Aberdeenshire group celebrates recertification achievements
STEEL, sheet metal and cladding specialist KR Group has announced successful recertification of its UKAS ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 standards, as well as...
CM Steel Buildings appoints new directors to drive growth
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BATHGATE-based CM Steel Buildings is delighted to announce two new boardroom appointments in Iain Whittington and Iain McNicol.
Iain Whittington, who has worked in the...
Storskogen acquires J&D Pierce
SWEDEN-based Storskogen has announced it has acquired 80% of the shares in Ayrshire-based structural steelwork specialist J&D Pierce (Contracts) Ltd.
The move marks Storskogen’s first...
Engineering firm to create new jobs following expansion into stainless steel fabrication
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...
Britain’s trade deal with US ‘saves thousands of jobs’
THE UK Government has said thousands of jobs have been saved following Britain's trade agreement with the US.
The agreement means Britain's steel industry -...
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...
CE marking still causing problems for steel industry
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...
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...
Steel milestone for £124 million Aberdeen school build
STEEL is being erected on site as Robertson Group marks a major milestone in its build of the new Hazlehead Academy Campus in Aberdeen.
Around...
Steel milestone for new bridge at heart of £250m Sighthill regeneration
A major milestone has been reached in the £250 million regeneration of Sighthill with the final section of steel that will be used to...
Steelworks installed at Macduff Marine Aquarium
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...
Robinsons MD earns top director prize
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-cutting ceremony marks start of warship construction in Glasgow
THE first steel has been cut in Glasgow to mark the start of the construction of the UK's newest warship - HMS Sheffield.
Apprentice fabricator...
