A football stadium for all seasons
DS Smith Plastics has developed roofing for a new football stadium in Slovakia using polycarbonate building solutions.
The firm’s Akyver multiwall polycarbonate sheets were specified...
Fountainbridge student housing scheme receives top marks
LAKESMERE was appointed by main contractor Pochin’s Construction to complete an extensive cladding package for Edinburgh Napier University’s new Bainfield student residence scheme in...
Construction businesses urged to assess the risks of living walls
AN insurance specialist has urged construction companies to assess the risks associated with living walls, which may not be fully covered by standard insurance...
Class of its own: school roof project saves time and cash
CONSTRUCTION of the new roof at Errol Primary School saved time and money thanks to “innovative” timber engineering design from Ochil Timber, the firm...
Proposed changes to planning process for rooftop solar in Scotland welcomed
SAVILLS director Thomas McMillan, who is also the chair of Solar Energy Scotland, has welcomed plans by the Scottish Government to ease permitted development...
Move will create a stronger image
HUNTER Douglas is to consolidate its position in the architectural systems sector with a new operations base.
The company has announced it is to transfer...
Marley expands roofing portfolio
MARLEY has announced it is adding to its roofing portfolio with the acquisition of Viridian Solar, a supplier of roof integrated solar panels.
With demand...
Procast Group delivers upgrades to homes across East Renfrewshire
PROCAST Group has embarked on work to transform homes across East Renfrewshire as part of a £725,000 project.
The Hamilton-based firm is carrying out roof...
BriggsAmasco appoints sustainability manager
BRIGGSAMASCO has appointed Kobir Ahamed as sustainability manager, marking progress in the company’s environmental commitments.
Kobir brings a wealth of expertise to the role, following...
New NFRC president sets out key priorities
THE new National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) president Colin McCorquodale has set out his key priorities after being elected the trade body's 57th...
Why guarantees are important in roofing
Mark Parsons, technical director at pitched roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles, explains why a solid guarantee is essential
WE’RE experiencing an overwhelming change in...
Hard work pays off for Kovara
KOVARA Projects Ltd triumphed at the Kalzip Annual Teamkal Conference and Awards Ceremony by scooping the Contractor of the Year award.
The company achieved further...
Glidevale Protect highlights importance of choice whilst achieving compliance
FOLLOWING updates to the NHBC standards, building products manufacturer Glidevale Protect has revealed it is supporting housebuilders, developers, architects and contractors with technical information...
Rooflights tipped to improve learning experience at new East Dunbartonshire school
WHITESALES has supplied 14 Solus Monopitch rooflights and four Solus smoke hatches for a new Additional Support Needs (ASN) school in East Dunbartonshire.
Architects NORR...
‘Spot-on rooflight selection helps prevent damp issues and a leaking bank account’
Rooflight leakage, left unattended, can lead to a multitude of potentially costly repairs. Although not always the fault of product design, installing quality rooflighting...
Keeping up appearances
CUPA Pizarras’ Heavy 3 roofing slate has been used to help replicate the appearance of Scottish slate on a new community hub project on...
No monkey business as creature comforts come first
Since it opened in 1970, keeping the animals happy has been the key to success at Blair Drummond Safari Park – and contentment levels...
Construction charity backs new programme to help ex-offenders enter roofing sector
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is pioneering a programme which aims to help reintegrate prisoners into the workforce and help alleviate sector skills gaps.
The...
Materials manufacturer pledges support for construction industry charity
CONSTRUCTION materials manufacturer, TN International, has announced it has joined the industry charity CRASH as a corporate patron to support its work in helping...
Looking beyond compliance in cladding specification
Brian G Newell, founder and CEO of cladding specialist, Shackerley, discusses the need for cladding specification decisions to be made based on a full...
