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...

UK targets making steel sector more competitive globally

THE UK's steel procurement taskforce has presented the findings of its final report on the ways in which the steel sector can become more...

Grove Cranes lift Ayrshire steel firm to new heights

IMPRESSED by the performance of the Grove GMK4100L and Grove GMK3055, which it purchased in 2013, J & D Pierce – Scotland’s leading structural steelwork...
Marie Bruhat, Lee Coutts and Ian Best

First steel laid in new Fair Isle ferry build

THE first steelwork has been laid to form the keel of the new Fair Isle ferry in a build expected to take around 12...

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...
The mid-tier at the Olympic Stadium

Ayrshire firm transforming Olympic arena

AYRSHIRE-based J & D Pierce (Contracts) Ltd continues to spread its net throughout the UK by securing the structural steelwork required on London’s Olympic...

Build of £42.5m Bearsden leisure centre progresses

MCLAUGHLIN & Harvey is progressing with works on the build of the new £42.5 million Allander Leisure and Day Care Centre in Bearsden. The East...
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 -...

Milestone reached in Port Seton sports hall extension project

AN important milestone has been reached in the construction of the new £1.094 million extension to Port Seton Community Centre with the foundations now...

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...

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...

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...

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...

British Steel enters compulsory liquidation

THE High Court has ordered British Steel into compulsory liquidation, with the Official Receiver having been appointed as liquidator. The firm is continuing to trade...
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...

Lockerbie firm outlines construction opportunities to local youngsters

LOCKERBIE-based construction and manufacturing specialist Robinsons has welcomed a group of youngsters from Moffat Academy as part of the Developing the Young Workforce initiative. 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...
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,...

Galvanizing diversity aids steel industry

With 4% of the world’s GDP estimated to be lost each year to corrosion, there is no doubt that sourcing appropriate protection from the elements is essential for the steel industry. Hot dip galvanising – where steel is coated in molten zinc to provide a long-lasting, durable surface – is the coating of choice for many when it comes to protecting steel. Bob Duxbury, technical director of Wedge Group Galvanizing, explains the process of galvanising and its key benefits. “STEEL is a vital raw material used in a variety of construction, architectural and engineering projects worldwide, but unfortunately it is also highly...

Steel and cladding business marks landmark year with key developments

ABERDEENSHIRE-based steel and cladding business KR Group has marked its 20th anniversary year with several notable contract wins. The family business, founded in 2003 as...