Artist turns life upside down
ARTIST Alex Chinneck’s latest project “Miner on the Moon” is a remarkable upside down house in London.
Norbord’s Sterling OSB proved invaluable to Alex,...
Time to shine a light on the ‘invisible illness’
Earlier this year, data released by the Office for National Statistics revealed the risk of suicide among low-skilled male labourers, particularly those working in...
Roofing and cladding contractors report rising workloads, but challenges persist
NEW research has found that workloads and enquiries grew in the final quarter of 2022 for UK roofing and cladding contractors.
The findings were revealed...
Speeding up installation without losing quality
Allen Coldrake, director at waterproofing system specialist Carlisle Construction Materials, discusses the need to consider installation benefits to deliver faster construction programmes and clarity...
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...
Construction businesses urged to assess the risks of living walls
AN insurance specialist has urged construction companies to assess the risks associated with living walls, which may not be fully covered by standard insurance...
NFRC Scots award winners raise the roof
PERTH-based single ply roofing contractor AIM Developments is celebrating after scooping a gong at the recent NFRC Scottish Roofing Contractor of the Year Awards...
Entry deadline extended for UK Roofing Awards 2025
NFRC has announced a one-week extension for entries to the UK Roofing Awards 2025.
The new deadline is Friday, 17 January and has been made...
Luxury roof for listed building
A listed building in Helensburgh has been undergoing a complete re-roofing project to accommodate new luxury apartments.
Due to planning restrictions, Cupa Pizarras’ Heavy 3...
Over 100 jobs go as Lakesmere enters administration
Roofing and cladding specialist Lakesmere has gone into administration with the loss of 109 jobs.
Richard Hawes and Nick Edwards of Deloitte have been appointed...
Top considerations for commercial solar PV
Roofing and solar provider Forster Group was appointed by Priority Care to install 280 solar panels at two of its Dundee care homes. Bruce...
McConnell hails success of adding to principal contracting capabilities
KILMARNOCK-headquartered McConnell has revealed the business has strengthened its principal contracting capabilities and is on course to achieve revenues exceeding £20 million.
The business, which...
Finalists announced for NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards 2025
THE finalists have been announced for the NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards 2025.
The judging process has been completed across all ten categories, covering a range...
International recognition for UK Roofing Awards winners
FOLLOWING success at the UK Roofing Awards, NFRC nominated a number of members to represent the UK at the International Federation of the Roofing...
Entries open for ‘Best of the Best’ roofing competition
TALENT in the roofing industry is set to be showcased by Cupa Pizarras as entries open for its Best of the Best 2023 competition.
Roofing...
New roof structures could be trialled in Dundee RAAC properties
PILOT works on five council properties affected by reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) could be set to go ahead in Dundee, if councillors approve...
NFRC appoints chief operating officer
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has announced the appointment of Richard Miller as chief operating officer (COO).
He will be responsible for all...
Roofing recruitment challenges persist but labour costs go up
DIRECT employment levels 'plateaued' in the second quarter of 2023 among roofing contractors, new research has revealed.
The findings were made in the latest State...
Durable roofing solution boosts sustainable living goals in St Andrews
CARLISLE'S RESITRIX bitumen backed EPDM system has helped to deliver a durable roofing solution at a development in St Andrews, which aims to set...
Work progresses on £40m Aberdeen Market project
A new roof for the former British Home Stores building on Union Street has been completed as part of the delivery of the new...






















