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...

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...
Handshake over construction documents

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...
A tight operation - Yorkon comes to aid of Cambridge

A tight operation – Yorkon comes to aid of Cambridge

IN another off-site project, a specialist manufacturer helped increase capacity at a hospital theatre suite. Following the selection of Cambridge University Hospitals as the regional...
That’s another storey - New generation of McDonalds drive-through restaurants

That’s another storey – New generation of McDonalds drive-through restaurants

AN off-site construction company has won the contract to design, manufacture and build the new generation of McDonalds drive-through restaurants. The fast-food facility in Bognor...
University of Strathclyde

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,...

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...

DunBear sculpture lit up to mark historic battle

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...
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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...
Ross McAdam

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...
Derek Pierce

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 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...
Nicola Fraser, Business Director and Kenny Roberston, Managing Director, KR Group

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...

UKSE funding helps firm’s growth plans

EXPANSION plans at Lanarkshire-based insurance reinstatement contractor Prater Contracts have gathered pace thanks to a six-figure funding package from UK Steel Enterprise (UKSE). Prater Contracts...