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...
Mark Parsons, Russell Roof Tiles

Lochmaben firm teams up with NHBC to tackle skills shortages

LOCHMABEN-based roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has revealed how it is supporting the National House Building Council (NHBC) in its ambition to address...
The installation, the latest phase of which has just been completed, is one of the largest factory solar panel projects 
in the UK and saves West Midlands extrusions company Selecta Systems £16,500 a month in electricity bills.

The power station that’s on the roof

IT has been dubbed the ultimate rooftop power station, producing enough electricity for 60 houses. The installation, the latest phase of which has just been...

High-profile for high-rise flats refurb

HANSON Structherm has won a refurbishment award for its work on two high-rise blocks in the town of Dumbarton. Its structural external wall insulation (SEWI)...
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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...
Ballroom where roofing awards ceremony takes place

Deadline extended for Scottish Roofing Awards

THE NFRC has extended the deadline for submitting entries for the 2026 Scottish Roofing Awards. Following a number of requests for more time, the organisation...
In a project led by Ryder Architecture, the disused St Andrew House office block is now a 210-bedroom Premier Inn hotel.

High-rising star is reborn in Glasgow

ONE of Glasgow’s first high-rise buildings has been given a new lease of life under a £27.5m conversion scheme. In a project led by Ryder...
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NFRC welcomes strong support from Scottish Parliament for roofing priorities

THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has hailed a month of 'strong support' for roofing priorities across the Scottish Parliament. MSPs from across the...

Roof tile manufacturer pitches in to help local charity

THE Lochmaben team at roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles is supporting a local children’s charity this festive season. The company is donating £500 to...
Roofing boards being installed

Roofing boards bring good energy to university centre

MAGPLY’S fire-resistant roofing boards have been specified to support Lancaster University’s sustainability aspirations, with the educational institution targeting carbon net zero from all energy...

PermaRoof strengthens Scottish presence with project completion

PERMAROOF Commercial has completed a project in East Lothian on a roof originally built in the 1970s. Using a total of 250 sqm of the...
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Bespoke roof glazing solution helps to light up stunning auditorium

One of the most impressive performing arts centres to be built at a school in the UK features a bespoke roof glazing solution from...
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Airbloc means low energy costs at oldest university

MAINTAINING the energy efficiency of buildings is a challenge at the best of times but with the entrances of two state-of-the-art buildings at the...

Russell Roof Tiles shows support for women in construction

PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) is demonstrating it is a 'welcoming and flexible' business in the run up to International Women’s...

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...
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Artist turns his life upside down

ARTIST Alex Chinneck’s project “Miner on the Moon” is an upside down house in London. Norbord’s Sterling OSB proved invaluable to Alex, a fan...

Passivhaus made simple

By Matthew Evans, technical manager Kingspan TEK ONE of the most important aspects of any new build today is to get the energy efficiency of...
Kobir Ahamed

BriggsAmasco appoints sustainability manager

BRIGGSAMASCO has appointed Kobir Ahamed as sustainability manager, marking progress in the company’s environmental commitments. Kobir brings a wealth of expertise to the role, following...
Transport projects show Kalzip is streets ahead

Transport projects show Kalzip is streets ahead

Kalzip’s aluminium standing seam system has been used to great effect in two new bus stations in the English Midlands. The first, at Stoke-on-Trent,...
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Time to put training at the top of the list

As the Single Ply Roofing Association (SPRA) expands training provision in Scotland, Mark Thornton, SPRA training manager, shares his views on the importance of...