Work complete on revamp of Lanark Railway Station
THE roof and canopy of Lanark Railway Station has been revamped in a project which will extend the lifespan of each element by up...
Keeping the tradition alive
THE Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival will return to the Capital this summer as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
The event celebrates the city’s traditional...
What’s the best approach to metal roof refurbishment?
Neil Humphries, metal roofing specialist for Sika Liquid Plastics’ Sika Pro-Tecta range discusses specification considerations for metal roof remediation projects
HARDWEARING and long-lasting, metal roofs...
NFRC hails ‘exceptionally high’ standards of SkillBuild roofing finalists
THE NFRC has hailed the 'exceptional efforts' of all the finalists in the roofing category of the 2024 SkillBuild competition.
After a hard-fought final, Joe...
Sika shortlisted in multiple categories at SPRA Awards
SIKA's roofing division is celebrating the news that five of its projects have been shortlisted across four categories for the SPRA (Single Ply Roofing...
Outdoor construction workers urged not to underestimate winter weather risks
WITH the UK poised to embrace sub-zero temperatures next week, roofing specialist Marley has provided some guidance to help roofers and other outdoor construction...
Driving sustainability with product choice
Dan Hancox, corporate sustainability and development director at Russell Roof Tiles, delves into how pitched concrete roof tiles can offer a sustainable solution, as...
Russell Roof Tiles extends sustainable credentials with solar PV
RUSSELL Roof Tiles has launched its first solar PV offer to the market as part of its commitment to sustainability.
The independent manufacturer of concrete...
Across the rooftops – Green Kingspan bus stations
SIX bus depots in England and Scotland have taken steps towards a greener future by generating clean on-site energy with Kingspan’s roof-mounted PV system.
The...
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...
Aberdeen rail project marks a departure from felt roofing
Meticulous co-ordination keeps task on track
Business highlights value of apprenticeships in helping to tackle sector skills gap
MANUFACTURER Russell Roof Tiles has revealed it believes attracting young people into the industry is 'essential' to tackle skills shortages.
The business has highlighted three...
NFRC Scotland events help to drive skills agenda within roofing sector
NFRC Scotland has revealed details of its work in recent months to address the roofing industry's growing skills crisis.
With the support of its members,...
New Metrotile sales chief looks to explore offsite opportunities
JIM O’Hara has been appointed sales manager for Scotland and Ireland at lightweight steel roofing specialist Metrotile.
An experienced roofing sector specialist, Jim was previously...
Roofing careers promoted at Royal Highland Show
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has been providing 'mini-masterclasses' in roof slating at the Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh.
NFRC members Compass Roofing...
Work progresses on £40m Aberdeen Market project
A new roof for the former British Home Stores building on Union Street has been completed as part of the delivery of the new...
Collaboration creates new shared campus
AN ambitious new development to create a shared campus for four schools has benefited from a roofing and cladding package by Lakesmere.
The new scheme...
Where’s the fire?
THE safety of Rockpanel cladding boards has been improved with the launch of products manufactured to the new FS-Xtra grade that complies with European...
Roof-mounted solar installs complete at Dundee care homes
FORSTER Group has completed the installation of 280 roof-mounted solar panels at two Dundee care homes.
Project Scotland reported in December that the two homes,...
Procast employee earns top roofing apprentice accolade
PROCAST employee and new dad Conor Reid has been named Apprentice of the Year in Roofing in west central Scotland.
Conor, who is in his...
