Astron’s ultimate profile
THE LMR 600 Roofing System from Astron, part of the Lindab Group, is the only completely integrated roll formed metal roofing system on the...
High-profile for high-rise flats refurb
HANSON Structherm has won a refurbishment award for its work on two high-rise blocks in the town of Dumbarton.
Its structural external wall insulation (SEWI)...
Roofing and cladding firms urged to respond to late payment consultation
NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) is urging roofing and cladding business owners across the UK to respond to the UK Government’s consultation on...
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...
The curious case of an industry at a time of change
THE roofing and cladding industry is preparing for takeovers as a series of “curious circumstances” begins to shape the industry, according to market analyst...
Innovation was the name of the game at RCI Show 2019
MANY of the biggest names in the roofing, cladding and insulation sectors made their way to Coventry’s Ricoh Arena in late March for the...
Artist turns life upside down
ARTIST Alex Chinneck’s latest project “Miner on the Moon” is a remarkable upside down house in London.
Norbord’s Sterling OSB proved invaluable to Alex,...
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...
Over 100 jobs go as Lakesmere enters administration
Roofing and cladding specialist Lakesmere has gone into administration with the loss of 109 jobs.
Richard Hawes and Nick Edwards of Deloitte have been appointed...
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...
Barrhead contractor to deliver £5m East Ayrshire upgrades programme
BARRHEAD-based contractor A.C. Whyte has announced it will deliver a £5 million programme to upgrade more than 490 East Ayrshire homes by September 2021.
East...
‘Complex’ roofing system at Edinburgh student site earns award recognition
CARLISLE Construction Materials has expressed its delight after project partner Site Group won the Green Roofing category at the 2025 NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards.
The...
Promise of certainty… guarantee or not?
By Mark Parsons, technical director at Russell Roof Tiles
IT’S not only the ever-changing weather that’s a challenge to modern roofing - the mix and...
New school roof doesn’t fall flat
A new Kalzip ‘Flat Pan’ roof has been created for the landmark Orchard Brae School in Aberdeen.
Over 3,000 sqm of aluminium standing seam profile...
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...
Business to provide wellness support to help staff tackle festive challenges
PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has announced plans to provide mental health support for its 150 staff during the Christmas break.
According to...
GRP can be plastic fantastic
By Andy Fell, Dryseal manager Hambleside Danelaw
PLASTIC roofing - not an obvious choice for environmental construction. With climate change becoming a hot topic, the...
CPD explores roof windows performance
KEYLITE Roof Windows is offering a new CPD webinar entitled ‘Addressing Thermal Performance in Roof Windows’.
Available to book every Tuesday and Thursday until the...
Housing association invests £80,000 to ‘future-proof’ Glasgow properties
WELLHOUSE Housing Association (WHA) has announced it is future-proofing homes by undertaking the part-demolition and rebuild of four properties’ verandas in the east end...
Pitched roof plan for new Ronald McDonald House
INDEPENDENT charity Ronald McDonald House has announced that it has secured planning permission for a new facility at the South Glasgow Hospitals Campus.
The new...
