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...
‘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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Alcumus awarded Notified Body status
CERTIFICATION body, Alcumus ISOQAR, has been awarded Notified Body status to help the structural steel industry meet the requirements of the Construction Products Regulations.
Regulation...
EOS secures new trade agreement
EOS Facades has formed an official Trade Agreement with Morgan Sindall for the design and supply of steel framing systems.
The company said the trade...
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...
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...
Steel frame specialist appoints new CEO
GLASGOW-based Ross McAdam has been named the new CEO of Embrace Steel Group, a provider of steel frame building solutions.
Outgoing CEO Martin Kelly will remain...
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...
Steel solution for university research facility
Martin Cooper from New Steel Construction reports on why one Scottish university turned to steel for its new research building
TO help boost economic development,...
Revised masterplan unveiled for Ravenscraig development
ONE of the largest regeneration projects in Europe, the Ravenscraig development in North Lanarkshire, has prepared a revised masterplan for its next phase of...
A viable alternative
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 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...
Steel and cladding specialist recognised for circular economy efforts
KR Group flew the flag for Scotland's construction industry at the recent VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards 2022 after being shortlisted in the ‘Circular...
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...
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...
Learning curve – Steelwork top of class
THE £35m project nearing completion has made full use of structural steelwork’s advantages in a development that has seen main contractor Morrison Construction provide...
