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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...
J & D Pierce MD earns top entrepreneurial award
DEREK Pierce, managing director of steel specialist J & D Pierce, was named Entrepreneur of the Year 2018 at the 2018 Summit Entrepreneurship Awards,...
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...
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...
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...
Steel signing marks milestone in £124m Aberdeen school campus build
THE steel frame for the main building of the new Hazlehead Academy Campus in Aberdeen has been completed.
Project partners from Aberdeen City Council, hub...
Haddington steel art installation inspired by local primary children
A steel art installation inspired by drawings by local children is set to be installed at Letham Mains in Haddington.
Launching officially in early...
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...
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...
Steel specialist nets Wimbledon project
THOUSANDS of fans attending future Wimbledon tennis tournaments will be sheltered from the elements thanks to a new retractable roof for the renowned venue’s...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
UK Steel names new director-general as sector enters crucial period
UK Steel has named Peter Brennan as its new director-general, succeeding Gareth Stace who steps down after 12 years in the role.
Having worked at...
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...
Scottish Water announces low-emission steel supply chain partners
SCOTTISH Water has announced new low-emission supply chain partners as it looks to continue its drive to cut carbon in its capital investment programme...
