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)...
Technal to embrace BIM progress
TECHNAL has launched a range of Building Information Modelling (BIM) components through BIMstore to make specification of its façade, window and door products even...
A glazed expression at station
OVER 1,200m2 of StoVentec Glass cladding has been used as part of the upgrade and refurbishment of Reading Station.
Specified by Grimshaw Architects, the glass...
Manufacturer earns accreditation for sustainability progress
RUSSELL Roof Tiles has received Planet Mark Business Certification, an accreditation firms can use to report on its carbon footprint and demonstrate sustainability progress.
The concrete...
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...
Roofing contractors ‘busier than ever’
THE vast majority (91%) of roofing contractors have reported being 'busy' or 'very busy' in a recent survey by roofing trade body, NFRC.
Despite there...
Long-serving Russell Roof Tiles team members presented with woodland
LONG-serving Russel Roof Tiles team members have been presented with their own area of managed woodland.
Staff across two sites were presented with the woodland,...
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...
Award-winning roofing apprentices recognised in Scottish Parliament motion
TWO Edinburgh apprentices have received recognition from the Scottish Parliament for winning the Roofing Apprentice of the Year Award, as part of the NFRC...
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,...
Energy crisis will worsen unless we offer a balanced smart transition where consumers decide...
By John Forster, chair and founder of Forster Group
ENERGY prices skyrocketing, rising inflation rates and a potential year-long recession, the immediate economic picture for...
Deadline to enter UK Roofing Awards extended by one week
NFRC has announced a one-week extension for firms wishing to enter projects for consideration in the UK Roofing Awards 2023.
The new deadline is...
Enriching the knowledge of Scots roofing students
Gary Moug reports on a product enrichment day at South Lanarkshire College, where students got to learn about the latest solutions in the sector
Russell Roof Tiles boosts efficiency with £1m investment
RUSSELL Roof Tiles (RRT) has officially completed its latest £1 million manufacturing upgrade.
The latest move to improve efficiencies at its 11-acre Lochmaben site follows...
How render colour defines a home’s identity
Colour plays a powerful and emotive role in shaping the built environment, far beyond mere decoration. The visual appeal of a building’s outer skin,...
Sika upgrades popular liquid-applied solution
SIKA recently announced the launch of its Sikalastic-652N, described as an upgraded version of one of its most popular liquid-applied single-component polyurethane waterproofing membranes,...
Manufacturer sees ‘high demand’ for Lothian roof tile
RUSSELL Roof Tiles has announced that the Lothian concrete thinner leading-edge roof tile from the firm's Natural Range, has become one of its most...
Marley Contract Services ‘a cut above’ with NFRC win
MARLEY Contract Services has won this year’s NFRC Scottish Roofing Contractor of the Year Awards 2014 Roof Tiling category.
The judges singled out the company for...
Finalists announced for UK Roofing Awards 2026
THE finalists have been announced for the UK Roofing Awards 2026.
Winners will be revealed at a ceremony in London on May 8, following 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...
