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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
UK Construction News Archive for May 2007
25/05/2007
A new CPD seminar presentation entitled Frameless Glass Fittings for Doors, Screens and Canopies from the Architectural Ironmongery Division of Häfele has now been approved by the RIBA, Product Manager Gary King reports. “The aim of the presentation,” he said, “is to highlight the specialist applic
25/05/2007
A ground-breaking ‘dynamic breathing’ insulation designed to lower carbon emissions, reduce energy costs and create a healthy living environment has been unveiled at CALA’s Arboretum development in Balerno, Edinburgh, where it will now be trialled. Created by the Environmental Building Partnership
25/05/2007
At B&K Expo, the Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) is launching a new questionnaire that will help retailers tap into the relatively virgin market of inclusive design, or ‘Design for Life’. Produced in conjunction with the knowledgeable ex-chairman of the College of Occupational Therapists,
25/05/2007
Regency Homes is planning to build 57 one, two and three luxury apartments and a four-bedroom penthouse at West Gate Towers, Bathgate. The sales launch is expected to be next month when a showhome and marketing suite will be ready for visitors. “West Lothian is a popular area with house prices ris
24/05/2007
Inverurie-based Earthwise Scotland has scored a first for green energy in Scotland with its range of environmentally-friendly heat pumps. In a major new ‘green’ initiative by the Scottish Executive, the company is the first in Scotland to be awarded full accreditation as an approved installer for a
24/05/2007
With a record order book, and further planned growth, Maxi Construction, part of the Scottish based haulage, construction and property development Maxi Group of companies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Barry Simpson as Construction Director. Barry, who joined the Maxi Team during April,
24/05/2007
Halcrow’s Scottish staff swapped cars for bikes, walking shoes and bus tickets last week as the global multi-disciplinary consultancy launched its very own ‘mobility week’ across 13 of its UK offices. Halcrow employees were encouraged to adopt sustainable transport methods in a bid to reduce car us
24/05/2007
An exciting redevelopment opportunity is currently being marketed by Knight Frank to regenerate the former RAF Buchan base at Boddam, near Peterhead in Aberdeenshire, which will create jobs and boost the local economy. A range of properties at Buchan Braes are currently on offer, including office,
23/05/2007
Inverurie-based Earthwise Scotland has scored a first for green energy in Scotland with its range of environmentally-friendly heat pumps. In a major new ‘green’ initiative by the Scottish Executive, the company is the first in Scotland to be awarded full accreditation as an approved installer for a
23/05/2007
Four Scottish housebuilding companies have won top awards for the innovation they have shown in addressing key issues such as the environment, the provision of affordable housing, involving local communities and improving customer service. They were presented by broadcaster Sally Magnusson and Deput
22/05/2007
The most recent Holiday Inn Express, in Hamilton, is set to open this summer after the building was handed over to owners Lynnham Properties Ltd by Dawn Construction. Set in the Palace Grounds of Hamilton, the project consisted of constructing the six-storey 104 bedroomed building, a service yard a
21/05/2007
A ground-breaking ‘dynamic breathing’ insulation designed to lower carbon emissions, reduce energy costs and create a healthy living environment has been unveiled at CALA’s Arboretum development in Balerno, Edinburgh, where it will now be trialled. Created by the Environmental Building Partnership
16/05/2007
Inverurie-based Earthwise Scotland has scored a first for green energy in Scotland with its range of environmentally-friendly heat pumps. In a major new ‘green’ initiative by the Scottish Executive, the company is the first in Scotland to be awarded full accreditation as an approved installer for a
16/05/2007
Four Scottish housebuilding companies have won top awards for the innovation they have shown in addressing key issues such as the environment, the provision of affordable housing, involving local communities and improving customer service. They were presented by broadcaster Sally Magnusson and Deput
16/05/2007
The most recent Holiday Inn Express, in Hamilton, is set to open this summer after the building was handed over to owners Lynnham Properties Ltd by Dawn Construction. Set in the Palace Grounds of Hamilton, the project consisted of constructing the six-storey 104 bedroom building, a service yard and
16/05/2007
The facade of Strathclyde Business Centre's newest office block 'Duart House' has been completed by glass installation specialists Solaglas Contracting Scotland. Solaglas worked in close partnership with main contractor Ogilvie Construction which chose Solaglas because of its extensive experience i
16/05/2007
A new concept in plumbing and heating supply has been launched by plumbers merchant William Wilson, designed to provide customers with a simple, hassle free trading experience. William Wilson Express has been developed as a new business within less than a year by the leading national supplier, head
15/05/2007
A high level delegation of senior figures from North Lanarkshire Council has toured the £40 million Antonine Shopping Centre in Cumbernauld. North Lanarkshire Council Deputy Leader Cllr Jim Smith and chief executive Gavin Whitefield were shown around the soon-to-be-completed 350,000 sq. ft. shoppin
14/05/2007
The latest show apartment at Elphinstone Homes' development by the sea at Granton Harbour has its sights set on absolute luxury. The show apartment is a huge three-bedroom space with panoramic windows and a master bedroom with feature window and sea views. With such a stunning blank canvas to work
10/05/2007
The Scottish Building Federation has responded to research that shows that the Scottish construction industry in its present phase of growth needs to improve the project management skills of its managers. Contributing £10bn (10%) to Scotland’s GDP and employing 250,000 people, the construction ind
10/05/2007
An iconic refurbished listed building in the heart of Glasgow's financial district has attracted Maxwell MacLaurin Solicitors, one of Glasgow’s top legal firms. Number 53 Bothwell Street represents popular office space with quality finishes throughout. The 6th floor accommodation features raised ac
10/05/2007
The façade of Strathclyde Business Centre’s newest office block – Duart House– has been completed by glass installation specialists Solaglas Contracting Scotland. Solaglas worked in close partnership with main contractor Ogilvie Construction which chose Solaglas because of its extensive experience
10/05/2007
The most recent Holiday Inn Express, in Hamilton, is set to open this summer after the building was handed over to owners Lynnham Properties Ltd by Dawn Construction. Set in the Palace Grounds of Hamilton, the project consisted of constructing the six-storey 104 bedroomed building, a service yard a
09/05/2007
Brenda Shonkwiler, of engineering consultants Gifford, has been awarded the Young Structural Engineer of the Year Award for 2007. This annual award, presented by Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), acknowledges young structural engineers who demonstrate outstanding performance and show
09/05/2007
The scale of the recruitment and retention challenge facing the consultancy and engineering sector and the activities and behaviour of recruitment consultancies will be put under the spotlight following the announcement of a major industry taskforce to address the issue by the Association for Consul
08/05/2007
New accident statistics from the Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) have underlined the success of its ground-breaking 'Zero Accident Potential' (ZAP) initiative. ZAP aims to drive improvements in all areas of safety performance in the electrical contracting industry. In the five years s
08/05/2007
A new Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) survey into innovation in the construction industry, found almost half of the 459 managers and directors questioned would develop 'green' technology and techniques. Responding to the findings, Michael Brown, CIOB Deputy Chief Executive, said: "What we ha
04/05/2007
New figures show there has been a dramatic 61% drop in the number of planning applications for single dwellings during the first three months of 2007, compared with the same time period in 2006. The figures published by planningonline.co.uk, an online service which catalogues all planning applicati
04/05/2007
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has welcomed a move by the Government to assist small firms in protecting their intellectual property. To mark World Intellectual Property Day the Government has launched two information booklets and an e-newsletter to provide support for small businesses th
03/05/2007
Leading companies from the UK and abroad are building the first houses designed to demonstrate compliance to the new Code for Sustainable Homes, ready for unveiling at OFFSITE2007, 11-14 June at BRE Watford. The Code, launched in April 2007, has been developed by Communities and Local Government (C
03/05/2007
Leaders in Construction Safety, the most proactive and radical initiative from the construction industry in Northern Ireland to tackle the sector’s poor health and safety record, has been launched. The initiative, developed by the Construction Employers Federation (CEF), involves the managing direc
02/05/2007
Early-age thermal cracking occurs when the tensile strain, arising from either restrained thermal contraction or a temperature differential within the concrete section, exceeds the tensile strain capacity of the concrete. Autogenous shrinkage may also contribute to early contraction. Numerous facto
02/05/2007
Leading engineers, surveyors and town planners have today written to Chancellor Gordon Brown calling for a clear plan for delivering multi-billion pound investment in the nation’s essential infrastructure ahead of the forthcoming Planning White Paper. The letter representing 230,000 professionals f
