Marley raise the roof at NFRC awards

MARLEY Contract Services has won this year’s NFRC Scottish Roofing Contractor of the Year Awards 2014 Roof Tiling category. The judges singled out the company for...
Sika roofing projects

Sika shortlisted for multiple awards for Scottish roofing projects

SIKA has expressed its pride after being shortlisted in multiple categories for the NFRC Scottish Roofing Contractor of the Year Awards 2025. The firm is...

Jedburgh youngsters get a taste of construction with traditional skills ‘mini masterclasses’

A traditional building skills demonstration has been delivered for young people at Jedburgh Grammar Campus, one of the final elements of the five-year Jedburgh...
Forest Park School is a new primary for children with learning difficulties. Designed by Hampshire County Council’s in-house architects and constructed by Morgan Sindall, the building is a child-centred facility that has now been acclaimed with a series of awards and accolades.

High praise for low-rise – School takes design award

ONE of the first applications of a new low-rise glazing system has landed a clutch of awards. Forest Park School is a new primary for...

New build Gleneagles home is a work of art

A new build three-storey home in Gleneagles specified Cupa Pizarras’ thick Heavy 3 natural slate across its 680 square metre roof. The roof features a...

Kilmarnock roofing specialist strengthens senior management team

KEN Wales has been promoted to the role of divisional director of McConnell's specialist roofing and painting division. He has been with the Kilmarnock-headquartered business...

Manufacturer earns accreditation for sustainability progress

RUSSELL Roof Tiles has received Planet Mark Business Certification, an accreditation firms can use to report on its carbon footprint and demonstrate sustainability progress. The concrete...

Retrofit project gives Scone homes a new lease of life

AN £860,000 project in Scone, Perthshire, has transformed 25 homes that were previously at risk of demolition, to make them warmer and cheaper to...
Citadel Leisure Centre refurbishment

Milestone reached in Citadel Leisure Centre refurbishment project

CONSTRUCTION of a new entrance façade has been completed at the Citadel Leisure Centre in Ayr. The project forms part of a refurbishment programme, with...

McConnell hails success of adding to principal contracting capabilities

KILMARNOCK-headquartered McConnell has revealed the business has strengthened its principal contracting capabilities and is on course to achieve revenues exceeding £20 million. The business, which...

Building a solution to urbanisation

With limited resources and a changing climate, how can we build a healthy and sustainable urban future? Here, Nick Cowley, MD of aluminium building...
The Avenue

RESITRIX provides green solution for Edinburgh city living

LOCATED in the prestigious Barnton area of Edinburgh, The Avenue is a luxury residential development by Cruden Homes, comprising a mix of apartments, penthouses,...
New warranty launched as Steni anniversary approaches

New warranty launched as Steni anniversary approaches

RAINSCREEN cladding manufacturer Steni UK is marking almost 50 years of manufacturing with the launch of a 40-year functional warranty. It has been extended...

Cement slates add style to Glasgow facility

GLASGOW’S Ronald McDonald House, which provides accommodation for families of children who are being treated at the nearby Royal Hospital for Children, has used...

Waterproofing supplier has room to grow after relocating

ICB (Waterproofing) Ltd has announced it has relocated its Scotland branch to a new unit in Coatbridge following ‘continual growth’. Previously based in Bellshill, 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...

Bathgate roofing firm spreads festive cheer with £10,000 giveaway

WEST Lothian resident Judy Irons has been named as the lucky winner in Bathgate company Taylor Roofs’ biggest ever competition giveaway. Anyone who accepted the...

Family-run roofing firm moves into new Stirling premises

A family-run roofing firm has revealed it has relocated to new premises and been admitted to two industry bodies in recognition of its high...
Edinburgh students to sleep easy in smart new accommodation

Edinburgh students to sleep easy in smart new accommodation

A landmark building in the shadow of Arthur’s Seat is to be transformed into a residence for students at Edinburgh University. Lakesmere Scotland will...

The importance of balancing efficiency with craftsmanship in roofing

In the push to design products that are quicker and easier to install, is there a danger of taking the skill out of roofing?...