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Fire and smoke alarms. What are the new rules?

New legislation is due to take effect from 1 February 2022, requiring all homes in Scotland to meet certain requirements regarding smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarms. Each homeowner has a legal obligation to comply with the legislation.

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Blog, Windows

Kilted Yoga star matches strength & balance of Lorimer windows

Finlay Wilson, Scotland’s Kilted Yoga star, has been invited to check out the latest product range from CR Smith, matching his phenomenal balance and strength with the latest design and build of the firm’s exclusive Lorimer windows.

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Apprenticeship, News

CR Smith & Fife College create fast track trade programme

CR Smith and Fife College have joined forces to create a brand new, fast-track training scheme for would-be joiners to help address the growing demand for trade skills.

Internal view of Lorimer open plan sunroom with fully vaulted ceiling and large sliding patio doors out to the garden
Blog, Living Spaces

After lockdown: demand for home extensions on the rise

We’re seeing growing interest from customers looking to extend their homes, with enquiry levels for sunrooms and orangeries up 22% over last year.

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Blog, FIX from CR Smith

Condensation causes and solutions – FIX from CR Smith

Condensation on windows, along with the damage that can be caused, is a problem that can occur to any kind of building or home. It can occur on the inside, outside or between the…

Gerard Eadie CBE photographed in a Lorimer Orangerie in the CR Smith show complex
Hand Picked, News

Coronavirus: When do we talk about school and college leaver prospects? By Gerard Eadie, CBE

Everyone has suffered as a result of the outbreak of Covid-19 making it difficult to single out any one section of society as more deserving of our attention than another….

Ruairi Gallagher photographed with Robert Wood at the FES Hand picked academy
Hand Picked

Boosting school leavers apprenticeship chance – Hand Picked

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News, Sponsorships

Social Bite Thank You Dinner

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Apprenticeship, News

Shirley-Anne Somerville visits to celebrate apprentices

CR Smith Joinery Apprenticeship Awards 2018.
Apprenticeship, News

Ahead of National Apprenticeship Week, CR Smith celebrates 4th anniversary of bespoke Apprenticeship Scheme

CR Smith Joinery Apprenticeship Awards 2018.
Apprenticeship, News

Marking the achievements of our apprentices

Hand Picked Scotland candidates photographed with CR Smith Managing Director, Ian Mcfarlane
Hand Picked

The successful six