Sweet result for historic building
A full roof refurbishment has helped preserve a famous chocolate works.
The historic Terry’s Chocolate Factory - a Grade II listed building which opened in...
Over 100 jobs go as Lakesmere enters administration
Roofing and cladding specialist Lakesmere has gone into administration with the loss of 109 jobs.
Richard Hawes and Nick Edwards of Deloitte have been appointed...
Tackling climate change with greener rooftops
Green roofs can play their part in helping urban environments fight the impact of global warming. Flat roofs have become an untapped resource for...
Customer focus is set in stone for leading supplier
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LIVINGSTON-based supplier of specialist stone and slate products, Natural By Choice, has credited its founding principles of only offering carefully handpicked materials and ‘above...
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...
A natural choice for Stirlingshire farm renovation
NATURAL slate has been used in a heritage farm renovation project in a small Stirlingshire Village.
Crammond Select Homes is behind the project at the...
Roofing expertise put to test at Portobello High
EDINBURGH’S new Portobello High School is one of the first of the new ‘Wave 3’ schools identified by Edinburgh City Council to replace existing...
Roof tile manufacturer launches woodland initiative for long-serving staff
RUSSELL Roof Tiles has launched a new Long Service Programme, which will give long-serving employees managed woodland from The Woodland Trust.
The initiative is designed...
Kirkcaldy roofing apprentice celebrates milestone award win
KIRKCALDY-based roofing apprentice Leah Stewart has become the first Scottish female to win the BMI Redland Apprentice of the Year accolade.
Leah, who is doing...
Sika shortlisted in multiple categories at SPRA Awards
SIKA's roofing division is celebrating the news that five of its projects have been shortlisted across four categories for the SPRA (Single Ply Roofing...
Marley expands roofing portfolio
MARLEY has announced it is adding to its roofing portfolio with the acquisition of Viridian Solar, a supplier of roof integrated solar panels.
With demand...
Programme unveiled for ninth Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival
THE programme for this year's Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival has been released, with organisers focusing heavily on COP26 and the sustainability of traditional buildings...
Sutherland timber products specialist switches on huge solar array
A Sutherland-based timber products specialist has invested in a massive solar array on the roof of its production facility.
The six-figure initiative means biomass supplier...
Roofing and cladding firms urged to respond to late payment consultation
NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) is urging roofing and cladding business owners across the UK to respond to the UK Government’s consultation on...
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...
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...
Guard of honour for Livingston shopping site
TRAD Safety Systems has supplied and installed 800 linear metres of its new Edgeguard permanent roof edge protection system across ten roofs at shopping...
Procast secures West Lothian roof and render contract
STRATHAVEN-based Procast has landed a £1.2 million contract to provide roofing and rendering services for West Lothian Council.
The deal, awarded under a three-year Trades...
Lochmaben roof tile manufacturer gets green light for £1.7m investment
LOCHMABEN-based pitched roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles, has confirmed it has been given the go-ahead for a £1.7 million plant and building works.
The...
Roof tiling manufacturer’s staff ‘raring’ to begin fundraising
RUSSELL Roof Tiles has revealed the local charities and good causes that are to benefit from this year's Give 4 Good project.
The firm's team has...
