UpStand boards for inverted roofs
ALL insulation specifications for inverted roofs should include specific detailing to prevent cold bridging around the roof parapet where the horizontal insulation board meets...
New careers service launches to tackle ‘chronic’ shortages in roofing and cladding sector
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has announced the launch of a new careers service to help tackle 'chronic' skill shortages in the...
SSE Hydro demanded a roof which looked great and sounds perfect…
MANY visitors to the The SSE Hydro, Scotland’s newest and most spectacular live entertainment venue, have been impressed by the stunning roof.
Kalzip’s aluminium standing...
German engineering has the power to turn dreams into reality
We all know the importance of making a good first impression – and it’s true not just for humans: a good-looking building, it’s reckoned,...
High-rise boom boosts Lakesmere
Lakesmere Group has reported record financial results, with huge rises in both turnover and profit.
Group turnover for the period ending January 31 2015 increased...
Senior’s touch of colour brightens up college life
SENIOR Architectural Systems has been running up the colours at Blackburn’s first college to be built under the Building Schools For the Future...
Stone cladding that wraps student flats in local heritage
Justin Price, sales director of Aliva UK, tells Project Scotland how the most modern of lightweight stone rainscreen cladding can harmonise with traditional settings
ALIVA...
Buildbase up for larch cladding challenge
SUPPLYING large volumes of timber within tight project timescales was an essential element of Buildbase Scotland’s work with one of the country’s largest, privately-owned...
Why diversity is good for the construction industry
The construction sector is not generally regarded as a bastion of equal rights for women. However, that situation is changing, says Gillian Thomson, branch...
Making the most of nature’s barriers
Those living near the coast are lucky enough to enjoy beautiful views, but the environment can have serious consequences for their homes. Last year,...
Customer focus is set in stone for leading supplier
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LIVINGSTON-based supplier of specialist stone and slate products, Natural By Choice, has credited its founding principles of only offering carefully handpicked materials and ‘above...
Saint-Gobain finalises deal to buy Kilwaughter Minerals
SAINT-Gobain has completed the acquisition of Kilwaughter Minerals, a provider of façade mortars and EWI systems in the UK and Ireland.
In October, Saint-Gobain announced...
Education proves a hot topic for Lakesmere
LAKESMERE Group has been appointed to deliver the roofing and cladding packages on several education contracts across Scotland, including the new Windmill Community Campus...
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...
Entry deadline extended for UK Roofing Awards 2025
NFRC has announced a one-week extension for entries to the UK Roofing Awards 2025.
The new deadline is Friday, 17 January and has been made...
Video series aims to stimulate debate on cladding topics
NON-flammable cladding specialist Vivalda Group has announced it is producing a series of videos to improve the construction industry’s understanding of issues such as...
Vivalda Group strengthens distribution division with MD appointment
VIVALDA Group, a manufacturer of façade solutions, has appointed Kristy Driver as MD – distribution.
Kristy has spent the majority of her career within the...
Setting the standards for porcelain facades
Brian G Newell MBE, founder and chief executive of British façade manufacturer, Shackerley, and the technical lead for a new international porcelain cladding standard...
Bespoke roof glazing solution helps to light up stunning auditorium
One of the most impressive performing arts centres to be built at a school in the UK features a bespoke roof glazing solution from...
Grand Designs for RigiSystems S-Type
RigiSystems S-Type profiled cladding was featured heavily on a recent episode of Channel 4’s Grand Designs.
Strathaven Airfield is the oldest continually used airstrip in...
