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Major regional rise in sales contributes to 30% growth at Metrotile UK

MAJOR sales growth by a Glasgow-based Sales Director has contributed to more than 30 per cent of projected expansion by leading lightweight roofing firm Metrotile UK. Mark...
Russell Roof Tiles team in Kenya

Tile manufacturer shows support for vulnerable children and young people in Kenya

AS part of its Give4Good initiative, a team from roof tile manufacturer, Russell Roof Tiles recently travelled to Kenya to support The Footprints Family. The...
UK Roofing Awards 2025

Nominations sought for UK Roofing Awards 2026

NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) has announced that entries are now open for the UK Roofing Awards 2026. Nominations can be submitted via the...

Roofing and cladding contractors report rising workloads, but challenges persist

NEW research has found that workloads and enquiries grew in the final quarter of 2022 for UK roofing and cladding contractors. The findings were revealed...
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A glazed expression for ambitious school redevelopment

A series of architectural aluminium glazing systems from Technal has been used for a redevelopment project at Yarm School, an independent co-educational private day...

New study could help inform sector on future trends

ROOF systems manufacturer Marley has published a new white paper described as shedding light on what tenants and homeowners are looking for in a...

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...

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...

Training for today and tomorrow

With a more buoyant construction market, it is those firms continuing to invest in training that are best placed to help housing providers bring their homes up to modern standards. Billy Baird, Projects Director at roofing and cladding services provider Marley Contract Services, looks at how the company has managed to maintain its skills base. THE skills shortage is particularly acute in the construction industry and encompasses a wide range of disciplines from bricklaying through to plumbing. A lack of...

Fluidity and flexibility are key to Lakesmere growth

Project Scotland speaks to David Gray, managing director – northern regions, Lakesmere Group, as the Group’s turnover gets set to exceed £100 million Q) How...
Tiny House East Berwickshire

Tiny House makes a big impression in East Berwickshire

AIRTIGHT vapour control membranes and windtight breather membranes from Ecological Building Systems (EBS) have provided a complete sealing solution for a unique mobile ‘Tiny...

Entries open for ‘Best of the Best’ roofing competition

TALENT in the roofing industry is set to be showcased by Cupa Pizarras as entries open for its Best of the Best 2023 competition. Roofing...
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Sika looks to raise roofing standards

SIKA has launched its refreshed roofing standard details. The updated suite of roofing detail drawings are available for free download. The resources are offered in...

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...

Capitol gains as roofing system complements theatre transformation

THE stylish revamp of Aberdeen’s former Capitol Theatre was aided by a “durable” and watertight roofing system, delivered by BriggsAmasco. The historic and much-loved building...

The art of the craft: Glasgow workshops promote traditional building skills

THE clatter and bang of hammer and chisel rang out all along Glasgow’s famous Sauchiehall Street recently as the Scottish Traditional Building Forum (STBF)...

Research highlights ‘key’ role that roofing will play in climate battle

NEW research for NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) has revealed the ‘critical’ role rooftops will play in how we adapt to climate change. The...

Clean energy specialist to help develop Forster Group’s operational strategy

SOLAR and integrated roofing provider Forster Group has announced a new partnership with clean energy specialist Chris Roberts. Chris has been at the heart of...

New roof is a breath of fresh air

A Mitsubishi Air Conditioning manufacturing facility in Livingston has been reroofed without any disruption to production. The retrofit contract was carried out by Mitie Tilley...
UK Roofing Awards winners

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...