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Marley launches campaign to keep roofers safe in winter

MARLEY has launched a winter safety campaign to support roofers and other outdoor construction workers. From icy conditions to sheltering from heavy rainfall, the roof...

International call-up for roof tile manufacturer’s football support

PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) is stepping up its support for sport internationally after announcing a new sponsorship with Indian football...

Ventilation solutions to eradicate risk, liability and cost in social housing

Damp, condensation and mould growth remain perennial problems in social housing.

Hybrid solution earns top marks at new school

A hybrid roofing membrane from Sika was utilised to provide a watertight finish for a new school built using offsite construction techniques. To meet performance...

Russell Roof Tiles shows support for women in construction

PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) is demonstrating it is a 'welcoming and flexible' business in the run up to International Women’s...
Scottish Roofing Awards winners 2024

Deadline extended for Scottish Roofing Awards 2025

THE deadline to enter the NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards 2025 has been extended. NFRC members now have until 5pm on 10 September to submit their...
NFRC Scottish Parliament reception

NFRC hosts Scottish Parliament reception to mark skills progress

MORE than 130 guests attended a Scottish Parliament reception hosted by the NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) to celebrate the progress being made...

Alumasc looking to nurture Scottish connections

ALUMASC is targeting further growth in the Scottish roofing market after landing a number of high-profile projects, which the company said will benefit from...
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Historic Bo’ness Town Hall cupola restored

A £150,000 restoration of the lantern cupola on Bo'ness' B-listed Town Hall has been completed. Falkirk Council commissioned the project earlier this year after inspections...
Great Glen Hall tower roof

Robertson to ‘raise the roof’ in Inverness

CONTRACTOR Robertson will be quite literally ‘raising the roof’ on a project in Inverness next week. Robertson Homes will be utilising a 150-ton crane to...
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...
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,...
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...
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...

Russell Roof Tiles secures £1m MOD project

LOCHMABEN-based Russell Roof Tiles has won its largest single project in five years – a £1 million contract to deliver pitched roof tiles and...
Ollie O’Neill, Apex Roofing Contracts

Growing Edinburgh roofing contractor appoints trainee surveyor

EDINBURGH-based Apex Roofing Contracts has announced it is strengthening its commitment to developing the next generation of construction professionals with the appointment of trainee...

Roofing team rises to tower challenge

BRIGGSAMASCO has revealed details of its work to install a weathertight solution to three huge towers for a luxury high-rise project in Manchester city...
Passivhaus roof at Perth High School

Perth school Passivhaus roofing project earns national award recognition

BRIGGSAMASCO has been shortlisted in this year’s SPRA Awards for a Passivhaus roof installation at Perth High School. The awards celebrate excellence, innovation and sustainable...

Reduced on and off-site carbon footprints are key to improved building sustainability

With more high-profile developers announcing their ambition to increase the number of net zero carbon projects in their building portfolio, Janice Johnson, sustainability manager...

NFRC calls for ‘real consequences’ to address late payment issues

THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) is calling for 'real consequences' to help address the 'endemic culture' of late payment within the UK...