Clark Contracts completes external refurbishment of University of Strathclyde’s Curran Building
CLARK Contracts has completed a £2.3 million external refurbishment of the University of Strathclyde’s Curran Building.
The facility, which is home to the university’s Andersonian...
Preserving traditional construction skills is an ‘absolute must’
MAINTAINING traditional skills in the Scottish construction industry has been described as an ‘absolute must’ if we are to prevent older buildings from falling...
Roofing and cladding contractors see rising workloads but material shortages intensify
NEW research has highlighted the impact of material and skills shortages and rising costs in the roofing and cladding industry.
The NFRC/Glenigan State of the...
A taste of traditional building skills for Scottish schoolchildren
A traditional roof slating demonstration will be undertaken by the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) as part of a unique event in Callander.
On...
Apprentice of the Year winner hailed for ‘outstanding’ attitude to learning
A 19-year-old apprentice from Inverness has been named Apprentice of the Year at Dundee and Angus College.
Lewis Scobbie, who works for Macleod Roofing whilst completing...
Russell Roof Tiles launches dedicated programme to support employee mental health
RUSSELL Roof Tiles has announced it is launching its first dedicated programme to support its team's mental health and wellbeing.
Unveiled on National Stress Awareness...
Livingston’s Lanthorn Centre set for £3m roof repair
WEST Lothian Council has agreed a budget of over £3 million for the repair of the Lanthorn Centre's roof deck.
The Livingston facility closed in...
A natural finish for new housing project
FORTICRETE’S popular Anstone® Walling Stone and highly durable Minislate® roof tiles have been selected to complement the local vernacular for a striking new residential...
Across the rooftops – Green Kingspan bus stations
SIX bus depots in England and Scotland have taken steps towards a greener future by generating clean on-site energy with Kingspan’s roof-mounted PV system.
The...
Sika celebrates double Scottish roofing success
SIKA has expressed its delight after the firm's roofing division won two awards at the NFRC Scottish Roofing Contractor of the Year Awards 2025.
The...
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...
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...
Contractor commits to developing young roofers
A roofing contractor is on a mission to help ease skills shortages in the sector by committing to providing practical work experience for hundreds...
Brett Martin helping to light up the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome
THE eyes of the sporting world were on the new Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Multivault GRP rooflights from Brett Martin...
A Gateway to student living
THE Gateway Apartments student accommodation in Edinburgh has set a new standard for student living.
Senior Architectural Systems supplied curtain wall and window systems for...
Roof tile manufacturer confirms major upgrade to Lochmaben base
PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles is investing £750,000 on a new ridge tile plant at the firm’s Scottish site, located in Lochmaben,...
TPO roof system is sure thing
CARLISLE Construction Materials is launching the company’s TPO roofing system across all its European markets, including the UK.
TPO (thermoplastic polyolefin) is a single-ply roofing...
Russell Roof Tiles employees show support for Kenyan youngsters
ROOF tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles is backing the Footprints Family – a charity which provides support for young people in Kenya.
As part of...
Sweet result for historic building
A full roof refurbishment has helped preserve a famous chocolate works.
The historic Terry’s Chocolate Factory - a Grade II listed building which opened in...
Promise of certainty… guarantee or not?
By Mark Parsons, technical director at Russell Roof Tiles
IT’S not only the ever-changing weather that’s a challenge to modern roofing - the mix and...
