MSPs learn about traditional building skills outside Scottish parliament
OVER 30 MSPs joined young people and construction industry representatives at a recent event to learn more about traditional building skills.
NFRC members were present...
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...
Traditional building skills demonstrated at Scottish Parliament
A number of teenagers have taken part in a two-day traditional building skills event at the Scottish Parliament.
Pupils from schools in Glasgow, Stirling, Perth...
Plaque recognises award-winning craft skills undertaken at Stirling Station
THE award-winning craft skills used on the repair of Stirling Station's roof have been officially recognised with a plaque unveiling.
The Great Western Railway Craft...
Roof tile manufacturer confirms major equipment investment
ROOF tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) has announced a further £250,000 investment in equipment. The move follows the unveiling of a £2 million...
Glidevale Protect publishes roof space ventilation technical guidance
Glidevale Protect has released two visual technical guides to help specifiers and roofing contractors determine the correct roof space ventilation requirements depending on the type of pitched roofing underlay used, for both permeable and impermeable roof coverings.
Procast to provide key services on decarbonisation and renewables framework
SCOTTISH principal contractor Procast Group is set to take a key role on an £800 million decarbonisation and renewables framework in the Midlands.
The firm...
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...
A glazed expression at station
OVER 1,200m2 of StoVentec Glass cladding has been used as part of the upgrade and refurbishment of Reading Station.
Specified by Grimshaw Architects, the glass...
Barrhead contractor to deliver £5m East Ayrshire upgrades programme
BARRHEAD-based contractor A.C. Whyte has announced it will deliver a £5 million programme to upgrade more than 490 East Ayrshire homes by September 2021.
East...
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...
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...
Innovation by design
Ronan Brunton, SPRA (Single Ply Roofing Association) technical manager, discusses the key points set out in the latest version of the SPRA Design Guide...
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...
Roofing and cladding supply chain invited to AI-powered skills forum
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) is set to host an AI-powered skills forum next month.
Delivered in partnership with the Liquid Roofing and...
New Metrotile sales chief looks to explore offsite opportunities
JIM O’Hara has been appointed sales manager for Scotland and Ireland at lightweight steel roofing specialist Metrotile.
An experienced roofing sector specialist, Jim was previously...
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...
Russell Roof Tiles boosts efficiency with £1m investment
RUSSELL Roof Tiles (RRT) has officially completed its latest £1 million manufacturing upgrade.
The latest move to improve efficiencies at its 11-acre Lochmaben site follows...
BriggsAmasco honoured for roof installation at historic Shetland lighthouse site
BRIGGSAMASCO is celebrating after earning award recognition for its delivery of a roof installation at a visitor attraction in Shetland.
The company was named winner...
Learning a lesson – Knauf Marmorit to offer free CPD seminars
Knauf Marmorit is offering free CPD seminars designed to simplify the specification of external wall insulation and render systems.
Content can be tailored to architects,...
