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 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...
Construction milestone for submarine training facility at HMNB Clyde
WORK is progressing on the construction of a new training facility at HMNB Clyde, with the steel frames now in place.
Last year the Defence...
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,...
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...
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 and cladding specialist shortlisted for top environmental award
ABERDEENSHIRE-based steel and cladding specialist KR Group has been shortlisted for the 2024 VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards.
The family business is the only north...
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...
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...
Robinsons MD earns top director prize
ROBINSONS Scotland MD Ryan Brown has been named Regional Director of the Year for the south of Scotland in the small/medium business category at...
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...
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 -...
Work complete on build of £10m Wickes store in Aberdeen
WORK has been completed on the build of a new £10 million Wickes store in Aberdeen's Kingshill Park.
The purpose-built 25,000 sq ft store, along...
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...
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...
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...
The fightback begins for the Scottish steel industry
THE "revival" of the Scottish steel industry has started with the reopening of the Dalzell works in Motherwell.
International industrial group, Liberty House, has spent...
Aberdeenshire group celebrates recertification achievements
STEEL, sheet metal and cladding specialist KR Group has announced successful recertification of its UKAS ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 standards, as well as...
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 structure milestone for new Royal Highland Centre building
ROBERTSON has announced that 'significant' progress has been made in the construction of a new mixed-use building at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston.
The contractor...
