Roofing and cladding contractors’ workloads remain ‘largely steady’ despite wider sector challenges

NEW research has highlighted the resilience being shown by UK roofing and cladding contractors, despite a challenging period for the wider construction sector. NFRC’s (National...
Northwest Roofing and Building Maintenance

Northwest continues on the right direction

THE MD of a Glasgow-based roofing company, who founded his first roofing business in honour and at the wish of his late sister, has told...

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...
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Stylish hotel helps bring to life rejuvenated Edinburgh site

An area of Edinburgh gutted by fire 12 years ago is set to have new life breathed into it. Metal Technology has provided a range...

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...
Sandy Macleod presenting a £10,000 cheque to Elsie Normington and Elizabeth Mackintosh

Macleod Roofing donates £10,000 to the Elsie Normington Foundation

MACLEOD Roofing has hailed the 'extraordinary' work of the Elsie Normington Foundation following its £10,000 donation to the charity. The charity supports children and young...

Roof contract is child’s play for Procast

EAST Kilbride-based Procast Building Contractors has been hard at work on a new roof for the Bathgate West Nursery School. The project started in the...
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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...

Roofers report further growth, but concerns remain over spiralling costs

NEW research has revealed that 43% of roofing contractors expect further growth over the next 12 months, despite 86% experiencing rising material prices in...

Giving the lowdown on high-end single-ply roofing solutions

Roof waterproofing is not a game of chance. Errors at any stage of the installation process, particularly avoidable ones, could have costly ramifications. Correct...

The importance of balancing efficiency with craftsmanship in roofing

In the push to design products that are quicker and easier to install, is there a danger of taking the skill out of roofing?...

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...

The Quay to success

ROOFING and cladding specialist Curtis Moore scooped a trio of gongs at this year’s Kalzip Teamkal Network Awards. Part of the annual Teamkal Conference, a...

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...
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Roofshield aids historic building conversion

ROOFSHIELD has been used in the recent conversion of Waterside Maltings in Ditchingham by P J Livesey Group. Working closely with the Broads Authority...
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Elegant curtain walling improves outlook at City View

THE aesthetic appeal of the City View office scheme in Aberdeen has been enhanced by stylish curtain walling. The scheme, whose contemporary design and high...

Bilco ‘hatches’ a successful plan for historic castle project

SPONSORED ARTICLE BLAIR Castle is located near the village of Blair Atholl in Perthshire and is one of Scotland's most famous landmarks. The category A-listed...
Scottish Roofing Awards winners 2024

Deadline extended for Scottish Roofing Awards 2025

THE deadline to enter the NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards 2025 has been extended. NFRC members now have until 5pm on 10 September to submit their...
Persie House

Traditional skills to the fore in Perthshire roofing project

NESTLED in 1,500 acres of rolling Perthshire countryside is Persie House, a stunning Edwardian mansion built in the early 20th century for Captain George...
An Equinox that will last all year

An Equinox that will last all year – Eurocell

EUROCELL has announced an advanced tiled roof system for new and refurbishment projects. The latest addition, Equinox, can be used to transform an existing roof...