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Roofing contractors report busy start to the year despite materials and skills shortages

NEW research has found that the UK's roofing contractors have experienced growing workloads in the first quarter of 2021, but have been impacted by...

Inspirational supervisor scales Criffel three years on from major stroke

A Russell Roof Tiles supervisor has completed the gruelling challenge of climbing to the top of Criffel three years after suffering a major stroke. Colin Stevenson...

West Lothian construction firms join forces to deliver skills classes to youngsters

SCOTTISH construction businesses have teamed up to deliver a key initiative designed to encourage youngsters to explore careers in the industry. The Build Your Future...

Roofing solutions work just the treat at Balmore

BALMORE Group Scotland’s industrial roofing contracts team has successfully completed an overhaul of the Balmore Water Treatment Works. The site comprises nine buildings and Balmore...

Safety first at roofing trio

THREE companies in Scotland have received recognition for their health and safety practices in this year’s Safety in Roofing Awards. The scheme was started to...
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CIOB and NFRC launch new roofing chartered membership programme

THE Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), in collaboration with the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC), has launched a new roofing chartered membership programme...
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Historic castle set for new chapter following delicate conservation work

AN architect at PagePark has told Project Scotland that the practice’s work to make the 17th century Rosslyn Castle more resilient in the face...
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Roofing and cladding supply chain invited to AI-powered skills forum

THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) is set to host an AI-powered skills forum next month. Delivered in partnership with the Liquid Roofing and...
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Forster Group confirms trio of senior promotions

SOLAR and roofing services specialist Forster Group has announced three promotions to its senior team as the company continues to see an increase in...

Cube Glass appointed Scottish distributor of Glazing Vision rooflights

CUMBERNAULD-based Cube Glass has been appointed an official distributor in Scotland of Glazing Vision rooflights. Glazing Vision designs and manufactures architectural glass rooflights for customers...

Class of its own: school roof project saves time and cash

CONSTRUCTION of the new roof at Errol Primary School saved time and money thanks to “innovative” timber engineering design from Ochil Timber, the firm...

Forster Group to install hundreds of solar panels for Dundee care home provider

ROOFING and solar provider Forster Group has been appointed by Priority Care to install 280 solar panels at two of its Dundee care homes. The...

Scottish Roofing Awards 2023 winners revealed

THE winners of the 2023 Scottish Roofing Awards have been announced at a luncheon in Glasgow. Eight category winners were revealed, as well as Young...
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NFRC welcomes strong support from Scottish Parliament for roofing priorities

THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has hailed a month of 'strong support' for roofing priorities across the Scottish Parliament. MSPs from across the...

Working smart: university roof refurbishment earns plaudits

THE roof refurbishment of a historic University of Edinburgh building won the Single Ply Roofing category at this year’s  NFRC National Roofing Awards. The Joseph...

UK Roofing Awards winners announced

THE winners of the 2024 NFRC UK Roofing Awards have been revealed at a ceremony at the InterContinental London—The O2, hosted by actor and...
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Astron’s ultimate profile

THE LMR 600 Roofing System from Astron, part of the Lindab Group, is the only completely integrated roll formed metal roofing system on 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...

Aberdeen’s ‘most haunted’ building to undergo £1.36m repairs project

WORK is underway on the £1.36 million delivery of repairs to Aberdeen's 'most haunted' building. The repair and conservation work to the Tolbooth Museum, which...

Scottish pupils receive mini-masterclasses in roof slating

THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has commenced its 2023 programme of skills demonstrations in Scotland, following a history of demonstrations in conjunction...