Organisers hail success of annual event celebrating traditional buildings

ORGANISERS have hailed the success of the 11th Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival. Held as part of the Edinburgh Fringe, the event offered members of the...
An Equinox that will last all year

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...
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Forster Group confirms trio of senior promotions

SOLAR and roofing services specialist Forster Group has announced three promotions to its senior team as the company continues to see an increase in...

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...
German engineering has the power to turn dreams into reality

German engineering has the power to turn dreams into reality

We all know the importance of making a good first impression – and it’s true not just for humans: a good-looking building, it’s reckoned,...

Roofing contractor delivers waterproof solutions to landmark Edinburgh development

ROOFING specialist BriggsAmasco has detailed its work to ensure long-term waterproof protection for the £1 billion residential-retail project at St James Quarter in Edinburgh...

Polden roof tiles specified for Callander affordable housing project

DEVELOPER Lovell Partnerships has specified pitched roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) for a new affordable housing project in Callander. The development of Claish...

Lochmaben roof tile manufacturer donates £37,000 to charity this Christmas

LOCHMABEN-based manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has revealed it is donating £37,000 to five local charities this Christmas. The announcement made by MD, Andrew Hayward, during...

Scottish Roofing Awards 2023 winners revealed

THE winners of the 2023 Scottish Roofing Awards have been announced at a luncheon in Glasgow. Eight category winners were revealed, as well as Young...

Slate specialist honoured for sustainable credentials

NATURAL slate specialist Cupa Pizarras has has become a carbon-neutral company according to the Carbon Trust. This was achieved by working with Carbon Footprint and...
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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...
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Roofers report fall in workloads and level of new enquiries

NEW research from NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) has shown a drop in workloads and an 'alarming' fall in members' confidence. The latest 'State...
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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...
The company has announced it is to transfer all sales and production at its Hednesford office to the Hunter Douglas Faber site in Northampton in a move that creates a bigger and stronger Hunter Douglas Architectural Projects division in the UK.


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...

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...

Scottish pupils receive mini-masterclasses in roof slating

THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has commenced its 2023 programme of skills demonstrations in Scotland, following a history of demonstrations in conjunction...

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...
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International recognition for UK Roofing Awards winners

FOLLOWING success at the UK Roofing Awards, NFRC nominated a number of members to represent the UK at the International Federation of the Roofing...
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Lochmaben firm teams up with NHBC to tackle skills shortages

LOCHMABEN-based roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has revealed how it is supporting the National House Building Council (NHBC) in its ambition to address...
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Repairs begin on Saltcoats swimming pool roof damaged during Storm Éowyn

WORK is underway to bring Auchenharvie Leisure Centre's swimming pool back into use after its roof suffered extensive damage during Storm Éowyn in January. Irvine-based...