Russell team successfully sheds the pounds for charity

EMPLOYEES at Russell Roof Tiles have surpassed their weight loss target and raised more than £2,000 for local causes in the process. The pitched roof...
Brunstane Primary

Brunstane Primary to benefit from £10 million modernisation project

GRAHAM has been appointed lead contractor on a £10 million project to retrofit the campus at Brunstane Primary School in Edinburgh. The investment is tipped...
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UpStand boards for inverted roofs

ALL insulation specifications for inverted roofs should include specific detailing to prevent cold bridging around the roof parapet where the horizontal insulation board meets...

How to make roofs a thing of beauty

A roof can speak volumes on the character of a building and the people inhabiting the premises. It is why roofing solutions must be...

Roof windows add style to Scottish projects

Fakro roof windows have been used to enhance two separate Scottish projects. Phase one of the restoration and extension of the Larbert House and Country...
Colin McCorquodale

New NFRC president sets out key priorities

THE new National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) president Colin McCorquodale has set out his key priorities after being elected the trade body's 57th...

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...
Viking Air 2 Vital Points

Next generation roofing underlay offers superior air permeability and strong wind uplift resistance

Building products manufacturer Glidevale Protect has launched Viking Air, an air and vapour permeable (LR) roofing underlay for cold and warm pitched roofs. 
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...

NFRC appoints chief operating officer

THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has announced the appointment of Richard Miller as chief operating officer (COO). He will be responsible for all...
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SSE Hydro benefits from Green Roof solution

A Blackdown Green Roof has boosted the green credentials and provided an attractive feature at Glasgow’s SSE Hydro. The Intensive Green Roof system was specified...

Rooflights help Fuel natural daylight

BRETT Martin revealed it has helped provide a comfortable environment for workers at a newly expanded production facility in Dundee after providing a range...

High-profile for high-rise flats refurb

HANSON Structherm has won a refurbishment award for its work on two high-rise blocks in the town of Dumbarton. Its structural external wall insulation (SEWI)...
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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...
Forest Park School is a new primary for children with learning difficulties. Designed by Hampshire County Council’s in-house architects and constructed by Morgan Sindall, the building is a child-centred facility that has now been acclaimed with a series of awards and accolades.

High praise for low-rise – School takes design award

ONE of the first applications of a new low-rise glazing system has landed a clutch of awards. Forest Park School is a new primary for...

Ventilation solutions to eradicate risk, liability and cost in social housing

Damp, condensation and mould growth remain perennial problems in social housing.

Shortlist unveiled for NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards 2023

THE shortlist has been announced for the NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards 2023, with 24 projects making the cut across eight roofing and cladding categories. The awards...
Derek Innes, Procast

Procast to provide key services on decarbonisation and renewables framework

SCOTTISH principal contractor Procast Group is set to take a key role on an £800 million decarbonisation and renewables framework in the Midlands. The firm...

Green roof manufacturer urges clients to plan ahead to avoid Brexit-related supply chain issues

A manufacturer of green roofs is urging construction managers to plan carefully over the coming months to avoid Brexit-related supply chain issues. Wallbarn said many of the...

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...