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Repairs give students room with a view

“A hill for magnitude, a mountain in virtue of its bold design”. This is Robert Louis Stevenson’s description of Arthur’s Seat which is the...
The company has announced it is to transfer all sales and production at its Hednesford office to the Hunter Douglas Faber site in Northampton in a move that creates a bigger and stronger Hunter Douglas Architectural Projects division in the UK.


Move will create a stronger image

HUNTER Douglas is to consolidate its position in the architectural systems sector with a new operations base.
 The company has announced it is to transfer...
NFRC Scottish Parliament reception

NFRC hosts Scottish Parliament reception to mark skills progress

MORE than 130 guests attended a Scottish Parliament reception hosted by the NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) to celebrate the progress being made...

Rooflights help Fuel natural daylight

BRETT Martin revealed it has helped provide a comfortable environment for workers at a newly expanded production facility in Dundee after providing a range...
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Fountainbridge student housing scheme receives top marks

LAKESMERE was appointed by main contractor Pochin’s Construction to complete an extensive cladding package for Edinburgh Napier University’s new Bainfield student residence scheme in...
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Roof tile manufacturer launches recruitment drive following ‘monumental’ year

RUSSELL Roof Tiles has launched a recruitment drive to fill new roles at its Lochmaben site. Due to expansion, the roof tile manufacturer has vacancies...

Next phase underway on rebuild of Glasgow’s Mackintosh Building

A protective white membrane wrap and temporary roof structure has been installed on the Glasgow School of Art's fire-damaged Mackintosh Building. The move comes as...
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Finalists announced for UK Roofing Awards 2026

THE finalists have been announced for the UK Roofing Awards 2026. Winners will be revealed at a ceremony in London on May 8, following a...

New school roof doesn’t fall flat

A new Kalzip ‘Flat Pan’ roof has been created for the landmark Orchard Brae School in Aberdeen. Over 3,000 sqm of aluminium standing seam profile...

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...

Pitched roofing manufacturer highlights merchant growth

PITCHED roofing specialist Russell Roof Tiles has revealed the business is experiencing a 15% rise in customer growth in the builders’ merchants sector. This includes new...
Northwest Roofing & Building Maintenance vans outside HQ

Award-winning roofing business refuses to rest on its laurels

NORTHWEST Roofing & Building Maintenance has marked another award-winning year by completing a full revamp of its Drumchapel base and upgrading its vehicle fleet. The...
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New chair elected at Metal Cladding & Roofing Manufacturers Association

ADRIAN Whitefoot has been elected as the new chair of the MCRMA (Metal Cladding & Roofing Manufacturers Association), the trade body representing the metal...

Glass dome roof to be installed at Motherwell Station in December

WORK on an 'eye-catching' new glazed dome roof has began at Motherwell Station as part of its £14.5 million refurbishment. It comes after installation work...
Scaffolding around Royal Infirmary in Glasgow

‘Complex’ scaffolding project complete on historic Glasgow hospital building

JR Scaffold Services has completed a specialist scaffolding project to support roof renovation works at the B-listed Walton Building at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. As lead...
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Integrated solar PV – a glimpse into the future of new house builds

Peter Barrow, Marketing Executive for Forster Group Ltd examines the future of new build house design in Scotland - and tells Project Scotland why...
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Roofing contractor urges Scottish construction firms to join mental health charity challenge

GLASGOW-based Roofing Advisors (UK) has announced the return of its annual 5K a Day in May challenge for 2026. Now in its third year, the...

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...

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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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...