Cladding specification considerations for BTR developments

By Brian G Newell, chief executive of Shackerley BUILD to rent (BTR) developments have become such a proven property investment model that high-end BTR projects...
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Artist turns his life upside down

ARTIST Alex Chinneck’s project “Miner on the Moon” is an upside down house in London. Norbord’s Sterling OSB proved invaluable to Alex, a fan...
Redland is introducing a new, darker grey colour to its Mini Stonewold product range.

New colour added to Redland slates range

Redland is introducing a new, darker grey colour to its Mini Stonewold product range. The existing Slate Grey colour presents a mid-grey finish that comes...

Out with the old in St Andrews

PRECAST concrete manufacturer Creagh Concrete has delivered a cladding project at the University of St Andrews, as part of its £70 million investment plan...
UK Roofing Awards 2025

Nominations sought for UK Roofing Awards 2026

NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) has announced that entries are now open for the UK Roofing Awards 2026. Nominations can be submitted via the...

The Shingle life

A luxury hotel in Dumfries and Galloway has used Marley Eternit’s JB Shingles to create a “stunning” cottage annex. Architect John Murray specified the product...

Brick cladding – changing mindsets in Scotland

Conventional handset brickwork remains a popular method of protecting buildings in Scotland. If this method was a new solution, however, architects and contractors wouldn’t...
Highrise recladding

Re-cladding projects gather pace both north and south

BESPOKE cladding systems manufacturer MSP Facades has revealed  the business is seeing an increase in remediation projects – both north and south of the...
AN off-site panelised building system played a crucial role in helping two projects gain recognition at this year’s Greenbuild Awards.

Doing a double – Hemcrete Projects helps out

AN off-site panelised building system played a crucial role in helping two projects gain recognition at this year’s Greenbuild Awards. The awards, presented by Patrick...
Ellon civic hub

New Aberdeenshire civic hub pushes the envelope

EJOT UK has collaborated with Scottish distributor Tektum Supplies and roofing and façade contractor Fowler McKenzie to develop a robust fixing specification for the...

Cladding remediation, reports, resources and rumours…

Is Scotland ready and prepared to deal with the recladding of high-rise buildings in the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy, asks William Barlow,...
building supplies

Roofers report rising workloads but cost pressures mean higher prices for clients

NEW research has revealed the majority of roofing and cladding contractors have increased their tender prices amid 'spiralling' costs of materials, labour and energy. The...
Marley takes a lead to put BIM on the slate map

Marley takes a lead to put BIM on the slate map

Marley Eternit has launched a BIM (building information modelling) service for fibre cement slates. Called BIM Space and available through its web site, the service...

Finalists revealed for UK Roofing Awards

THE shortlist has been announced for the UK Roofing Awards 2024. NFRC revealed the finalists in all 16 project categories across a range of roofing...
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Roofing and cladding contractors face business survival fears over cost pressures

NEW research has found that 71% of roofing and cladding contractors fear for the survival of their business due to price inflation and soaring...

Curvaceous finish adds style to new Glasgow hospital

RUUKKI has supplied its external cladding and roofing products on a number of large hospital projects in recent years. These include Queen Alexander Hospital in...

Façade 2.0: redefining our urban skylines

Over the past decade, the manufacturing industry has experienced unprecedented change. Advancements in technology, heightened awareness of the environmental impact of new builds, as...
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Repairs give students room with a view

“A hill for magnitude, a mountain in virtue of its bold design”. This is Robert Louis Stevenson’s description of Arthur’s Seat which is the...
Roof slating and tiling competition

Roofing and cladding supply chain invited to AI-powered skills forum

THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) is set to host an AI-powered skills forum next month. Delivered in partnership with the Liquid Roofing and...
Woodmill & St Columba's RC High School

Winners revealed at NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards 2024

THE winners of the Scottish Roofing Awards 2024 have been announced at an event in Glasgow. The awards celebrate the work of NFRC members across...