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,...
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'...
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
A taste of traditional building skills for Scottish schoolchildren
A traditional roof slating demonstration will be undertaken by the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) as part of a unique event in Callander.
On...
Cross-Barr challenge: stadium benefits from roof extension
BARR Construction has taken a huge stride forward with the Ashton Gate rebuild successfully lifting the 106m Dolman Stand roof truss into place.
Weighing 75...
Russell Roof Tiles launches dedicated programme to support employee mental health
RUSSELL Roof Tiles has announced it is launching its first dedicated programme to support its team's mental health and wellbeing.
Unveiled on National Stress Awareness...
Driving sustainability with product choice
Dan Hancox, corporate sustainability and development director at Russell Roof Tiles, delves into how pitched concrete roof tiles can offer a sustainable solution, as...
Seal of approval
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SealEco Ltd has responded to the growing offsite market by moving to state-of-the-art premises in Wishaw complete with new fabrication facilities.
The single ply...
Roofing firm announces “vital” factory investment
DUMFRIES and Galloway-based pitched roofing manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has announced it is to make a half a million pound investment in its factory.
The...
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...
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 students benefit from unique insight into Kirkcaldy Campus upgrade works
STUDENTS from Fife College’s roof, slating and tiling first-year apprenticeship course recently received a tour of roofing renovation works at the Kirkcaldy Campus.
The development...
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...
Closing date for copper & alloy awards
ENTRIES have now closed for the 2013 European Copper in Architecture Awards, the showcase for architects designing with copper and its alloys to promote...
Aberdeen rail project marks a departure from felt roofing
Meticulous co-ordination keeps task on track
Housing association invests £80,000 to ‘future-proof’ Glasgow properties
WELLHOUSE Housing Association (WHA) has announced it is future-proofing homes by undertaking the part-demolition and rebuild of four properties’ verandas in the east end...
Time to shine a light on the ‘invisible illness’
Earlier this year, data released by the Office for National Statistics revealed the risk of suicide among low-skilled male labourers, particularly those working in...
Sika raises £26,366 for Leukaemia Care through Aviemore cycle event
SIKA has presented Leukaemia Care with a cheque for £26,366 following its annual Sika Cycle Charity Event in Aviemore.
Mark Gatrell and Andrea Carbin, of...
Revamped hospital site roof is in excellent health
With buildable land at a premium, derelict public spaces are ripe for regeneration as contemporary housing developments. Westburn Gardens in the centre of Aberdeen...
Lochmaben firm teams up with NHBC to tackle skills shortages
LOCHMABEN-based roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has revealed how it is supporting the National House Building Council (NHBC) in its ambition to address...
