Sharp thinking sees blades make their debut on college job
DALES Fabrications, which manufactures aluminium eaves products, had their products specified for a college project where the requirement was to combine a visual statement...
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...
Roof tile manufacturer announces net zero commitment
PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has unveiled its plans to become a net zero business by 2040.
The Lochmaben-based firm revealed its major...
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...
Bathgate roofing firm spreads festive cheer with £10,000 giveaway
WEST Lothian resident Judy Irons has been named as the lucky winner in Bathgate company Taylor Roofs’ biggest ever competition giveaway.
Anyone who accepted the...
Lothian tiles specified on 59-bed care home
Russell Roof Tiles' (RRT) Lothian concrete roof tiles were specified by Seagrave Developments on a new 59-bed care home in Northampton.
The Lothian is described...
Next generation roofing underlay offers superior air permeability and strong wind uplift resistance
Building products manufacturer Glidevale Protect has launched Viking Air, an air and vapour permeable (LR) roofing underlay for cold and warm pitched roofs.
Trade show to shine a light on industry issues
THE RCI (Roofing, Cladding & Insulation) Show is back for 2019. The dedicated trade event for the roofing, cladding and insulation industry will turn its...
Macleod Roofing backs The Archie Foundation
MACLEOD Roofing has supported two vital health initiatives at Raigmore Hospital's Children Unit through a donation to The Archie Foundation.
The £10,000 donation from the...
Carlisle roofing systems utilised at ‘Fishbowl’ building
ALREADY recognised as one of Rotterdam’s most striking landmarks, the new Collection Building of Museum Boijmans van Beuningen has been nicknamed ‘The Fishbowl’.
Designed by...
Flexibility key to Bridgegate House refurbishment
IAN Springford Architects have completed work on the refurbishment of Bridgegate House in Irvine for North Ayrshire Council.
The project involved the recladding and internal...
New study could help inform sector on future trends
ROOF systems manufacturer Marley has published a new white paper described as shedding light on what tenants and homeowners are looking for in a...
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...
NFRC Scotland to expand education programme in 2025
FOLLOWING the success of in-school skills demonstrations in 2024, NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) Scotland has announced an expansion of its education programme...
Glasgow firm goes back to school on Highland project
GLASGOW-based roofing and cladding firm Curtis Moore is putting the finishing touches on its furthest north project to date – the Wick Community Campus...
A natural choice for Stirlingshire farm renovation
NATURAL slate has been used in a heritage farm renovation project in a small Stirlingshire Village.
Crammond Select Homes is behind the project at the...
Growing Edinburgh roofing contractor appoints trainee surveyor
EDINBURGH-based Apex Roofing Contracts has announced it is strengthening its commitment to developing the next generation of construction professionals with the appointment of trainee...
Roofshield will protect the Black Watch Museum
The £3 million regeneration of a historic Perthshire castle has reached completion with the installation of the roof to its adjacent museum.
Balhousie Castle’s...
UpStand boards for inverted roofs
ALL insulation specifications for inverted roofs should include specific detailing to prevent cold bridging around the roof parapet where the horizontal insulation board meets...
Welsh Slate chosen for Glasgow hospice
WELSH Slate was specified for the new £21 million Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice in Glasgow’s Bellahouston Park.
The building features Welsh Slate’s Penrhyn...
