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Historic Bo’ness Town Hall cupola restored

A £150,000 restoration of the lantern cupola on Bo'ness' B-listed Town Hall has been completed. Falkirk Council commissioned the project earlier this year after inspections...

Alumasc looking to nurture Scottish connections

ALUMASC is targeting further growth in the Scottish roofing market after landing a number of high-profile projects, which the company said will benefit from...
Edinburgh students to sleep easy in smart new accommodation

Edinburgh students to sleep easy in smart new accommodation

A landmark building in the shadow of Arthur’s Seat is to be transformed into a residence for students at Edinburgh University. Lakesmere Scotland will...

Crime novelist aiming to start new chapter at Metrotile UK

AREA sales manager Rod Glen has joined lightweight steel roofing firm Metrotile UK, with the aim of helping to continue the firm’s 30 per...

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...

Traditional building skills demonstrated at Scottish Parliament

A number of teenagers have taken part in a two-day traditional building skills event at the Scottish Parliament. Pupils from schools in Glasgow, Stirling, Perth...

A roof to get your teeth into

THE newly renovated Baltic Station Market in Tallinn, Estonia features a stunning roof made from GreenCoat steel. Supplied by SSAB, the ‘saw-tooth’ roof of the...

Roof tile manufacturer’s charity golf day goes with a swing

ROOF tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) has hailed the success of the company's recent charity golf day, which raised funds for its Give4Good...

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...

NFRC Scots award winners raise the roof

PERTH-based single ply roofing contractor AIM Developments is celebrating after scooping a gong at the recent NFRC Scottish Roofing Contractor of the Year Awards...

Making the most of nature’s barriers

Those living near the coast are lucky enough to enjoy beautiful views, but the environment can have serious consequences for their homes. Last year,...

Bespoke solution makes light work of gutter task in Crossford

MARLEY Alutec has supplied a guttering, fascia and soffit solution for Howiesonhall, a private house in Crossford, South Lanarkshire. Unfortunately for Aileen Morrison, owner of...
A new-build office building has become a ‘jewel’ in the landscape with the installation of diamond-shaped shingles.

Shingle minded design – Diamond shapes from Sotech

A new-build office building has become a ‘jewel’ in the landscape with the installation of diamond-shaped shingles. The building, the workplace for hundreds of people,...

Edinburgh event to showcase roofing products to international audience

THE roofing sector is heading for Edinburgh later this month for the 67th IFD (International Federation for the Roofing Trade) Congress & Awards. Representatives from trade...
SkillBuild roofing skills

Building products specialist backs roofing talent at SkillBuild 2025

BUILDING products manufacturer Glidevale Protect has expressed its support for the next generation of roofing professionals by being one of the sponsors of the...
The timber systems division of James Jones & Sons is distributing its JJI-Joists through a company based in the Vendee region. France Poutres is a family-run business which manufactures and distributes its own all-timber I-joist and is now also supplying JJI-Joists, promoting them as a cost-effective alternative for floors, walls and roofs.

French get switched on to Scottish firm’s cost-saving products

A Scottish company is making inroads into the French construction market. The timber systems division of James Jones & Sons is distributing its JJI-Joists through...

Modern materials don’t fall flat at new Glasgow development

A much-lauded regeneration project in Glasgow is benefiting from technologically-advanced materials to deliver modern performance as well as design. At the heart of the plans...

McConnell strengthens senior team with new appointments

MCCONNELL has announced it has strengthened its leadership team on the back of 'stronger than forecasted' growth, recent major framework successes and a 'burgeoning'...

Work complete on revamp of Lanark Railway Station

THE roof and canopy of Lanark Railway Station has been revamped in a project which will extend the lifespan of each element by up...

Bathgate roofing firm spreads festive cheer with £10,000 giveaway

WEST Lothian resident Judy Irons has been named as the lucky winner in Bathgate company Taylor Roofs’ biggest ever competition giveaway. Anyone who accepted the...