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Lanarkshire schools opt for Welsh Slate

A fourth primary school in South Lanarkshire has specified Welsh Slate for a challenging roof project. Some 53,000 dark blue grey slates from Welsh Slate’s...
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Repairs begin on Saltcoats swimming pool roof damaged during Storm Éowyn

WORK is underway to bring Auchenharvie Leisure Centre's swimming pool back into use after its roof suffered extensive damage during Storm Éowyn in January. Irvine-based...
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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...
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Roofers report fall in workloads and level of new enquiries

NEW research from NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) has shown a drop in workloads and an 'alarming' fall in members' confidence. The latest 'State...

Procast secures West Lothian roof and render contract

STRATHAVEN-based Procast has landed a £1.2 million contract to provide roofing and rendering services for West Lothian Council. The deal, awarded under a three-year Trades...

Roof tile manufacturer confirms major equipment investment

ROOF tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) has announced a further £250,000 investment in equipment. The move follows the unveiling of a £2 million...

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...

Sutherland timber products specialist switches on huge solar array

A Sutherland-based timber products specialist has invested in a massive solar array on the roof of its production facility. The six-figure initiative means biomass supplier...
AN off-site panelised building system played a crucial role in helping two projects gain recognition at this year’s Greenbuild Awards.

Doing a double – Hemcrete Projects helps out

AN off-site panelised building system played a crucial role in helping two projects gain recognition at this year’s Greenbuild Awards. The awards, presented by Patrick...

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...
Tom Rae, marketing manager of Proteus Waterproofing

Proteus Waterproofing appoints new marketing manager

PROTEUS Waterproofing has appointed Tom Rae as its new marketing manager. With more than 15 years of marketing expertise, Tom has managed strategies and campaigns...
Previously used by Dundee College, the building will become a centre for gymnastic excellence in Tayside and Fife and provide the facilities to give the area’s gymnasts the opportunity to reach their full potential in the build-up to the Games. The Dick McTaggart Centre is named after the boxer who won Commonwealth gold in 1958.

Boxing clever aids gymnastics hopes

A Dundee building that had fallen into disuse has been rescued in time to play an important part in preparations for Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games...
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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...

A football stadium for all seasons

DS Smith Plastics has developed roofing for a new football stadium in Slovakia using polycarbonate building solutions. The firm’s Akyver multiwall polycarbonate sheets were specified...

Roofing contractors report busy start to the year despite materials and skills shortages

NEW research has found that the UK's roofing contractors have experienced growing workloads in the first quarter of 2021, but have been impacted by...

Making the most of nature’s barriers

Those living near the coast are lucky enough to enjoy beautiful views, but the environment can have serious consequences for their homes. Last year,...

Procast lands massive North Lanarkshire housing upgrades contract

STRATHAVEN-based Procast has landed a £32.5 million contract to improve homes in North Lanarkshire. The four-year programme will involve roofing, rendering and insulation upgrades to primarily...

New guide for roof tiling design and installation set for launch

THE NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) has announced that the Design and Installation Guide for Roof Tiling will be published on 19 December. The...
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Manufacturer unveils ‘revolutionary’ concrete roof tile

RUSSELL Roof Tiles has announced the launch of a 'revolutionary' new concrete roof tile, following a £2 million investment and five years in design...
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Fire option for curtain walling

A fire resistant enhancement of its traditional curtain walling systems has been launched by aluminium systems supplier Kawneer. The range extension applies to the AA100...