Donaldson Timber Engineering scoops top supplier accolade
DONALDSON Timber Engineering has been awarded the Supplier of the Year accolade by housebuilder, Taylor Wimpey.
From a supply chain of more than 100 firms,...
Safety first at roofing trio
THREE companies in Scotland have received recognition for their health and safety practices in this year’s Safety in Roofing Awards.
The scheme was started to...
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,...
Materials manufacturer pledges support for construction industry charity
CONSTRUCTION materials manufacturer, TN International, has announced it has joined the industry charity CRASH as a corporate patron to support its work in helping...
Consider roof space when tackling mould
HOUSING providers are being urged to consider roof space when tackling mould.
Klober said mould and damp can lead to health risks such respiratory problems,...
Glasgow hotel ramps up green credentials with rooftop solar install
THE Glasgow Marriott hotel is installing a rooftop solar panel system that will generate clean electricity to support day-to-day operations.
Once operational, the 600 solar...
Long-serving Russell Roof Tiles team members presented with woodland
LONG-serving Russel Roof Tiles team members have been presented with their own area of managed woodland.
Staff across two sites were presented with the woodland,...
Rooflights help to create bright future for e-retailers
As demand for warehouse space increases, Adrian Lukic, sales director at Brett Martin, explores the advantages of installing rooflights in wide span buildings
THE demand...
Labour challenges persist as roofing workloads rise
THE State of the Roofing Industry survey from NFRC and Glenigan for Q1 of 2023 indicates that roofing contractors’ workload grew once again in...
Virus response shows the true value of trade bodies
THE Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the roofing and cladding sector, with businesses and individuals operating in this field having to...
Raising the bar on soffit insulation performance
Increased thermal, acoustic and fire performance required from soffit liners means ever increased insulation depths are being specified. But without careful consideration of how...
Understanding demands for ridge line ventilation
Consideration of high-level roof ventilation is a key requirement for cold and warm pitched roofs. Solutions such as dry fix ridge systems and tile...
Macleod Roofing marks 35th anniversary with launch of community fund
INVERNESS-based Macleod Roofing has launched a new community fund as part of its 35th anniversary year.
The firm said the move turns decades of informal...
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...
Scots youngsters get lessons in traditional building skills
SECONDARY school pupils got to sample traditional building skills recently at a special event outside the Scottish Parliament.
The event - part of Construction Scotland’s...
Forster Group to install hundreds of solar panels for Dundee care home provider
ROOFING and solar provider Forster Group has been appointed by Priority Care to install 280 solar panels at two of its Dundee care homes.
The...
Glasgow development opts for single ply roof solution
A new social housing scheme on the banks of the Clyde specified a Protan engineered roofing solution.
CRGP Architects has created a development, built by...
New MD appointed at BriggsAmasco
TONY Lawther has been promoted to the role of MD at roofing specialist BriggsAmasco. He succeeds Dave Maginnis, who has become chairman.
Tony joined BriggsAmasco...
What’s the best approach to metal roof refurbishment?
Neil Humphries, metal roofing specialist for Sika Liquid Plastics’ Sika Pro-Tecta range discusses specification considerations for metal roof remediation projects
HARDWEARING and long-lasting, metal roofs...
Roofing team rises to tower challenge
BRIGGSAMASCO has revealed details of its work to install a weathertight solution to three huge towers for a luxury high-rise project in Manchester city...
