Roofing boards bring good energy to university centre
MAGPLY’S fire-resistant roofing boards have been specified to support Lancaster University’s sustainability aspirations, with the educational institution targeting carbon net zero from all energy...
Building a solution to urbanisation
With limited resources and a changing climate, how can we build a healthy and sustainable urban future? Here, Nick Cowley, MD of aluminium building...
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...
Entries now open for Scottish Roofing Awards 2024
ENTRIES are now being sought for the Scottish Roofing Awards 2024.
The event will return to the Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow on 25 October, with...
Family-run roofing firm moves into new Stirling premises
A family-run roofing firm has revealed it has relocated to new premises and been admitted to two industry bodies in recognition of its high...
Marley expands roofing portfolio
MARLEY has announced it is adding to its roofing portfolio with the acquisition of Viridian Solar, a supplier of roof integrated solar panels.
With demand...
Aberdeen’s ‘most haunted’ building to undergo £1.36m repairs project
WORK is underway on the £1.36 million delivery of repairs to Aberdeen's 'most haunted' building.
The repair and conservation work to the Tolbooth Museum, which...
Best of Scottish roofing celebrated in Glasgow
THE annual NFRC Scottish Roofing Contractor of the Year Awards took place in Glasgow recently, with achievements in heritage, innovation and community contributions being...
GMG completes hat-trick of youth employment prizes
GMG Contractors has called on other companies to follow its example of embracing youth and taking on apprentices after winning a top youth employment...
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...
Collaboration creates new shared campus
A new development to create a shared campus for four schools has benefited from a roofing and cladding package by Lakesmere.
The new scheme has...
Forster Skills Academy comes up trumps
FORSTER Roofing’s second tranche of six apprentices have successfully completed the offsite training part of a new Modern Apprenticeship (NVQ) qualification in Roofing, developed...
New colour added to Redland slates range
Redland is introducing a new, darker grey colour to its Mini Stonewold product range.
The existing Slate Grey colour presents a mid-grey finish that comes...
Roofing contractor delivers waterproof solutions to landmark Edinburgh development
ROOFING specialist BriggsAmasco has detailed its work to ensure long-term waterproof protection for the £1 billion residential-retail project at St James Quarter in Edinburgh...
Forster Group confirms trio of senior promotions
SOLAR and roofing services specialist Forster Group has announced three promotions to its senior team as the company continues to see an increase in...
New apprentices help to tackle “greatest challenge”
FORSTER Roofing’s first female roofing apprentice is among the latest intake of apprentices at the firm’s Brechin-based Skills Academy.
Adelle Martin, from Denny, joined eleven...
Automotive engineering inspires building products
By Brian Mack, technical business development manager, EJOT UK Ltd
AS fastener manufacturers, our building products often benefit from having dedicated teams of automotive engineers...
Sutherland timber products specialist switches on huge solar array
A Sutherland-based timber products specialist has invested in a massive solar array on the roof of its production facility.
The six-figure initiative means biomass supplier...
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...
Roofers report further growth, but concerns remain over spiralling costs
NEW research has revealed that 43% of roofing contractors expect further growth over the next 12 months, despite 86% experiencing rising material prices in...
