Blue roofs on city buildings

Off-membrane stance helps blend blue roofs

This excerpt from ACO Building Drainage’s recently published Blue Roof Guide Vol 2 details how blue roof integration impacts green, hard-landscaped, and biosolar roofs MULTIFUNCTIONAL...

Roof tile manufacturer confirms major upgrade to Lochmaben base

PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles is investing £750,000 on a new ridge tile plant at the firm’s Scottish site, located in Lochmaben,...
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Robertson to ‘raise the roof’ in Inverness

CONTRACTOR Robertson will be quite literally ‘raising the roof’ on a project in Inverness next week. Robertson Homes will be utilising a 150-ton crane to...

Crime novelist aiming to start new chapter at Metrotile UK

AREA sales manager Rod Glen has joined lightweight steel roofing firm Metrotile UK, with the aim of helping to continue the firm’s 30 per...
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SSE Hydro demanded a roof which looked great and sounds perfect…

MANY visitors to the The SSE Hydro, Scotland’s newest and most spectacular live entertainment venue, have been impressed by the stunning roof. Kalzip’s aluminium standing...

Don’t overlook the roof space when mitigating moisture build-up

ROOFING component manufacturer Klober is calling on housing providers to specify effective roof ventilation in order to reduce the risk of mould. The firm explained...

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...
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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...

Polden roof tiles specified for Callander affordable housing project

DEVELOPER Lovell Partnerships has specified pitched roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) for a new affordable housing project in Callander. The development of Claish...

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...
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RAAC remediation and refurbishment project completed at Cumbernauld school

PROCAST Group has delivered a £2.5 million RAAC remediation and refurbishment project at Ravenswood Primary School in Cumbernauld. The project, delivered on behalf of North...

A traditional look for Highland community

A housebuilder has chosen Cupa Pizarras’ Heavy 3 slate to help achieve a traditional look for homes in the new town of Tornagrain, near...

Entry deadline extended for UK Roofing Awards 2025

NFRC has announced a one-week extension for entries to the UK Roofing Awards 2025. The new deadline is Friday, 17 January and has been made...

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...
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Building products specialist backs roofing talent at SkillBuild 2025

BUILDING products manufacturer Glidevale Protect has expressed its support for the next generation of roofing professionals by being one of the sponsors of the...

Glidevale Protect bolsters technical service with senior appointment

BUILDING materials producer Glidevale Protect has promoted Jim Smith to the role of head of technical. The firm said the move is designed to continue...

Marley teams up with mental health charity for Winter Wellness campaign

ROOFING firm Marley has teamed up with TOUGH TO TALK, a charity dedicated to breaking the stigma around mental health in men. With research from...
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NFRC claims Milburn report is ‘welcome dose of reality’

THE NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) has backed the publication of Alan Milburn's Young People and Work report, claiming its findings highlight concerns...
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How render colour defines a home’s identity

Colour plays a powerful and emotive role in shaping the built environment, far beyond mere decoration. The visual appeal of a building’s outer skin,...
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‘Complex’ roofing system at Edinburgh student site earns award recognition

CARLISLE Construction Materials has expressed its delight after project partner Site Group won the Green Roofing category at the 2025 NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards. The...