Cutting of steel on HMS Sheffield

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...

Steel specialist celebrates awards double

STEELWORK contractor J & D Pierce is celebrating after two of the firm's apprentices were honoured at the North Ayrshire Apprentice of the Year 2018...

Traditional construction methods chosen for mixed-use Gorbals project

CCG has announced it is making "strong progress" at a new mixed-use development for New Gorbals Housing Association in Glasgow. The residential and office scheme,...

Modular steel system developed in Scotland included in US investment programme

A modular steel construction system developed in Scotland has been included in an investment programme to be delivered by the US Department of Energy...
Scottish Galvanizers Glasgow site

Upgrades complete at Scottish Galvanizers’ Glasgow premises

SCOTTISH Galvanizers Ltd has completed improvement works to its Glasgow-based premises. The project has seen developments made to the office, canteen, and changing facilities and...

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...
Steel on American flag

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 -...
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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...

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...
Robertson Group and Dollar Academy celebrate progress at Futures Institute

‘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...

Rate relief for mothballed steel plants

THE Scottish Government is to reduce business rates at Tata Steel’s plants at Clydebridge and Dalzell for a year in a bid to help...

East Lothian hospital redevelopment reaches two milestones

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

Man of steel

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...

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 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...
BM TRADA

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...

New East Lothian schools begin to take shape

STRUCTURAL steel frames have been installed by Balfour Beatty at the sites of the builds of two new schools in East Lothian. Blindwells and Craighall...
Had Fab

Tranent steel fabrication yard secures £100m SSEN Transmission contract

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...
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Galvanizing firm aiding recycling

A Glasgow firm is playing its part in a multi-million pound recycling and renewable energy development which is set to be fully operational by...
Haymarket Station

Galvanizing remains the finish of choice for steel product solutions

Galvanizing provides long-term protection against various types of corrosion, including weathering and rust. But what is it about the hot dip treatment that makes...