Automotive engineering inspires building products

By Brian Mack, technical business development manager, EJOT UK Ltd AS fastener manufacturers, our building products often benefit from having dedicated teams of automotive engineers...

Glass dome roof to be installed at Motherwell Station in December

WORK on an 'eye-catching' new glazed dome roof has began at Motherwell Station as part of its £14.5 million refurbishment. It comes after installation work...

Green roof boosts sustainability credentials of Corstorphine development

DEVELOPER Artisan Real Estate has revealed that more than 1,000 square metres of living ‘green’ roof has been laid on top of Rowanbank Gardens...
Kilwinning properties after retrofit work

Kilwinning retrofit upgrade work completed in time for Christmas

RIVERSIDE Scotland has announced completion of its first major retrofit project in Pennyburn, Kilwinning, just in time for Christmas. The works, delivered in partnership with...

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...

Roofing and cladding skills shortage a ‘ticking time bomb’

THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has warned that the skills shortage in roofing and cladding is a 'ticking time bomb'. It comes following...

Roof tile manufacturer confirms major equipment investment

ROOF tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) has announced a further £250,000 investment in equipment. The move follows the unveiling of a £2 million...

Roof tile manufacturer embarks on weighty charity challenge

PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has embarked on a sponsored weight loss as the firm's first charity challenge of 2023. Taking place between...
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SkillBuild 2025 regional heats to showcase top young talent

PREPARATIONS are underway for the regional heats of SkillBuild 2025, the UK's largest trade and crafts skills competition for young people. NFRC (National Federation 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...

Roofing and cladding contractors report strong workloads as labour and cost challenges intensify

NEW research has revealed that more than half of roofing and cladding contractors found it tougher to recruit suitable labour in the third quarter...
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Reflective membrane solution delivers thermal efficiency for large social housing development

A combination of a low emissivity, insulating breather membrane and internal air and vapour control layer from Protect Membranes has been installed as part of an award-winning social housing development in Greater Manchester

Roof tile manufacturer reconfigures Natural Tile range

CONCRETE roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) has announced it is refreshing one of its product ranges at a time of 'continued market demand'. The...

Deadline looms for UK Roofing Awards 2024

ENTRIES are being sought for the UK Roofing Awards 2024, with the January 12 deadline now just a week away. The awards recognise roofing, cladding...
Envelope contractor Prater has racked up a hat-trick of projects in Scotland’s education sector.

One goes into three as Prater learns a lesson

Envelope contractor Prater has racked up a hat-trick of projects in Scotland’s education sector. THE trio is made up of Eastwood High School in East...
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Integrated solar PV – a glimpse into the future of new house builds

Peter Barrow, Marketing Executive for Forster Group Ltd examines the future of new build house design in Scotland - and tells Project Scotland why...
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Fountainbridge student housing scheme receives top marks

LAKESMERE was appointed by main contractor Pochin’s Construction to complete an extensive cladding package for Edinburgh Napier University’s new Bainfield student residence scheme in...
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 fire classification level A2-s1, d0.

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...

Virus response shows the true value of trade bodies

THE Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the roofing and cladding sector, with businesses and individuals operating in this field having to...
Opening doors to Edinburgh’s building heritage

Opening doors to Edinburgh’s building heritage

The Edinburgh Festival brings hundreds of thousands of visitors to the city each summer to feast on jazz, comedy, theatre, avant-garde art and everything...