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A glazed expression at station

OVER 1,200m2 of StoVentec Glass cladding has been used as part of the upgrade and refurbishment of Reading Station. Specified by Grimshaw Architects, the glass...

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...

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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Manufacturer celebrates 50 years of roofing products innovation

2026 marks the 50th anniversary of Hambleside Danelaw. Here, we reflect on some of the roofing products specialist’s key milestones through five decades Hambleside Danelaw...
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Roofing and cladding contractors face business survival fears over cost pressures

NEW research has found that 71% of roofing and cladding contractors fear for the survival of their business due to price inflation and soaring...
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Winners of UK Roofing Awards 2025 announced

NFRC has announced the winners of the 2025 UK Roofing Awards at ceremony in London, hosted by actor and comedian Ed Byrne. James Talman, NFRC...
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SSE Hydro benefits from Green Roof solution

A Blackdown Green Roof has boosted the green credentials and provided an attractive feature at Glasgow’s SSE Hydro. The Intensive Green Roof system was specified...

Building a solution to urbanisation

With limited resources and a changing climate, how can we build a healthy and sustainable urban future? Here, Nick Cowley, MD of aluminium building...
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Sika looks to raise roofing standards

SIKA has launched its refreshed roofing standard details. The updated suite of roofing detail drawings are available for free download. The resources are offered in...

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...

NFRC backs action on rogue traders, but warns reforms must work for reputable contractors

THE NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) has welcomed the UK Government’s plans to tackle rogue traders and strengthen consumer protection in the home...

Roofing and cladding contractors report strong workloads as labour and cost challenges intensify

NEW research has revealed that more than half of roofing and cladding contractors found it tougher to recruit suitable labour in the third quarter...

UK’s most efficient form of lead recycling becomes specifiable

By Steve Reynolds, national specification manager at Envirolead LEAD’S heritage as a product at the heart of UK construction is beyond doubt and its place...
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BriggsAmasco celebrates trio of Scottish award nominations

THREE projects that benefited from BriggsAmasco's waterproofing expertise have been shortlisted at this year’s NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards. The company is a finalist in the categories...
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Aberdeen “hard-to-heat” tower blocks benefit from Steni cladding panels

WORK has drawn to a close on the £3.6million refurbishment with Steni cladding panels of three tower blocks in Aberdeen. Morven and Grampian Courts, and...
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Roofers report rising workloads but cost pressures mean higher prices for clients

NEW research has revealed the majority of roofing and cladding contractors have increased their tender prices amid 'spiralling' costs of materials, labour and energy. The...
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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

Roofing contractor delivers waterproof solutions to landmark Edinburgh development

ROOFING specialist BriggsAmasco has detailed its work to ensure long-term waterproof protection for the £1 billion residential-retail project at St James Quarter in Edinburgh...

Organisers hail success of annual event celebrating traditional buildings

ORGANISERS have hailed the success of the 11th Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival. Held as part of the Edinburgh Fringe, the event offered members of the...
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Aberdeen rail project marks a departure from felt roofing

Meticulous co-ordination keeps task on track