Warming up – Redland launches two new insulation products.
REDLAND is penetrating further into the roof with the launch of two insulation products.
Rapid Rafter Insulation and Rapid Loft Board are likely to find...
Housing association invests £80,000 to ‘future-proof’ Glasgow properties
WELLHOUSE Housing Association (WHA) has announced it is future-proofing homes by undertaking the part-demolition and rebuild of four properties’ verandas in the east end...
Roofing careers promoted at Royal Highland Show
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has been providing 'mini-masterclasses' in roof slating at the Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh.
NFRC members Compass Roofing...
Online hubs offer insulation advice
ROCKWOOL has created a series of technical resource hubs to help specifiers access information and advice on specialist insulation solutions.
The online hubs comprise passive...
Sika upgrades popular liquid-applied solution
SIKA recently announced the launch of its Sikalastic-652N, described as an upgraded version of one of its most popular liquid-applied single-component polyurethane waterproofing membranes,...
Concrete roof tile manufacturer celebrates record-breaking charity fundraising outcome
A whopping £80,000 has been raised by Russell Roof Tiles after the firm's Big Charity Quiz Night boosted the final fundraising amount by £15,000.
Held...
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...
Charity quest is a Smart move
SMARTROOF has launched the Smartmove Challenge 2021 in a bid to boost the physical and mental wellbeing of staff, suppliers and customers.
The ‘room in...
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...
Living roof installed at Inverness Castle
WORK is complete on the installation of a living roof at Inverness Castle as part of the project to transform the historic building into...
Green education doesn’t go to waste
By Janice Tyler, environmental and supply chain manager at BriggsAmasco
EACH year, poor design and site management leads to approximately 13% of all solid materials...
RAAC rears its head once again in Scotland
THE issue of RAAC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) reared its head again in Scotland recently, with the news that Aberdeen City Council had approved...
Clean energy specialist to help develop Forster Group’s operational strategy
SOLAR and integrated roofing provider Forster Group has announced a new partnership with clean energy specialist Chris Roberts.
Chris has been at the heart of...
Organisations team up to promote best practice in roofing specification
NBS, a construction data platform, has announced a new partnership with the National Federation of Roofing Contractors Limited (NFRC) to promote standards and guidance...
French get switched on to Scottish firm’s cost-saving products
A Scottish company is making inroads into the French construction market.
The timber systems division of James Jones & Sons is distributing its JJI-Joists through...
Don’t overlook the roof space when mitigating moisture build-up
ROOFING component manufacturer Klober is calling on housing providers to specify effective roof ventilation in order to reduce the risk of mould.
The firm explained...
Old Plean Roofing wins contract to help bring Bannockburn House back to life
OLD Plean Roofing has been contracted to restore the roof of Stirling's historic Bannockburn House as part of a long-term project to bring the...
Deadline extended by one week for UK Roofing Awards 2024
DUE to popular demand from busy contractors, NFRC has announced a one-week extension to the deadline for entries into the UK Roofing Awards 2024.
The...
Seal of approval
PROMOTIONAL FEATURE
SealEco Ltd has responded to the growing offsite market by moving to state-of-the-art premises in Wishaw complete with new fabrication facilities.
The single ply...
Roof-mounted solar installs complete at Dundee care homes
FORSTER Group has completed the installation of 280 roof-mounted solar panels at two Dundee care homes.
Project Scotland reported in December that the two homes,...
