Procast secures West Lothian roof and render contract
STRATHAVEN-based Procast has landed a £1.2 million contract to provide roofing and rendering services for West Lothian Council.
The deal, awarded under a three-year Trades...
Old Plean Roofing is reaching new heights
STIRLING-based contractor Old Plean Roofing has already started expanding its new premises – just six months after moving in!
The family-run business, founded in 2019...
Green education doesn’t go to waste
By Janice Tyler, environmental and supply chain manager at BriggsAmasco
EACH year, poor design and site management leads to approximately 13% of all solid materials...
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...
Forster Group to install hundreds of solar panels for Dundee care home provider
ROOFING and solar provider Forster Group has been appointed by Priority Care to install 280 solar panels at two of its Dundee care homes.
The...
Roofing contractor shows support for World Menopause Awareness Month
ROOFING contractor BriggsAmasco has shown its commitment to World Menopause Awareness Month by hosting a course for female staff to gain a better understanding...
Luxury roof for listed building
A listed building in Helensburgh has been undergoing a complete re-roofing project to accommodate new luxury apartments.
Due to planning restrictions, Cupa Pizarras’ Heavy 3...
Glasgow firm championing women in construction
THE first Women in Roofing conference took place on February 26 in Nottinghamshire, in the run up to International Women’s Day. Women in the...
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...
An Equinox that will last all year – Eurocell
EUROCELL has announced an advanced tiled roof system for new and refurbishment projects.
The latest addition, Equinox, can be used to transform an existing roof...
Deadline extended one more week for UK Roofing Awards
NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) has announced that companies have been given one more week to enter projects into the 2024 UK Roofing...
Preserving traditional construction skills is an ‘absolute must’
MAINTAINING traditional skills in the Scottish construction industry has been described as an ‘absolute must’ if we are to prevent older buildings from falling...
New research reveals winter mental health struggles among UK roofers
NEW research by Marley has highlighted that steps are still required in providing roofing contractors with mental health support.
In a poll of roofing contractors,...
Procast lands massive North Lanarkshire housing upgrades contract
STRATHAVEN-based Procast has landed a £32.5 million contract to improve homes in North Lanarkshire.
The four-year programme will involve roofing, rendering and insulation upgrades to primarily...
Winners of UK Roofing Awards 2025 announced
NFRC has announced the winners of the 2025 UK Roofing Awards at ceremony in London, hosted by actor and comedian Ed Byrne.
James Talman, NFRC...
Entries now open for Scottish Roofing Awards 2024
ENTRIES are now being sought for the Scottish Roofing Awards 2024.
The event will return to the Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow on 25 October, with...
New apprentices help to tackle “greatest challenge”
FORSTER Roofing’s first female roofing apprentice is among the latest intake of apprentices at the firm’s Brechin-based Skills Academy.
Adelle Martin, from Denny, joined eleven...
The Quay to success
ROOFING and cladding specialist Curtis Moore scooped a trio of gongs at this year’s Kalzip Teamkal Network Awards.
Part of the annual Teamkal Conference, a...
Time to put training at the top of the list
As the Single Ply Roofing Association (SPRA) expands training provision in Scotland, Mark Thornton, SPRA training manager, shares his views on the importance of...
Roof tile manufacturer launches recruitment drive to help meet demand
ROOF tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has announced it has launched a major recruitment drive in anticipation of what will be a record year...
