Roofing and cladding contractors report strong workloads as labour and cost challenges intensify

NEW research has revealed that more than half of roofing and cladding contractors found it tougher to recruit suitable labour in the third quarter...
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DTE achieves CCPI mark for trusses and joists

DONALDSON Timber Engineering (DTE) has announced it has become the first bespoke product manufacturer to achieve the Code for Construction Product information (CCPI) mark...

Completion of refurbishment project is sweet moment for Airdrie baker

AN Airdrie baker has taken over new premises following a £750,000 refurbishment, carried out by construction and property specialist Procast Christie the Baker is relocating...
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Setting your ‘sites’ on training

Scott Horner of Marley Contract Services looks at how their apprenticeship programmes are helping address the skills shortage in the roofing and cladding sector. THE...

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...
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Roofing and cladding firms urged to respond to late payment consultation

NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) is urging roofing and cladding business owners across the UK to respond to the UK Government’s consultation on...
Forest Park School is a new primary for children with learning difficulties. Designed by Hampshire County Council’s in-house architects and constructed by Morgan Sindall, the building is a child-centred facility that has now been acclaimed with a series of awards and accolades.

High praise for low-rise – School takes design award

ONE of the first applications of a new low-rise glazing system has landed a clutch of awards. Forest Park School is a new primary for...
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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...

NFRC issues final extension to Roofing Awards submissions deadline

THE NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) has announced a final extension to the deadline for nominations for the Roofing Awards 2025, following an...
Russell Roof Tiles sustainability

Russell Roof Tiles announces ‘significant’ reduction in carbon emissions

RUSSELL Roof Tiles has said it is on track to meet its 2040 net zero target, with its sustainability report showing continued reductions for...

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.

Working smart: university roof refurbishment earns plaudits

THE roof refurbishment of a historic University of Edinburgh building won the Single Ply Roofing category at this year’s  NFRC National Roofing Awards. The Joseph...

Long-serving Russell Roof Tiles team members presented with woodland

LONG-serving Russel Roof Tiles team members have been presented with their own area of managed woodland. Staff across two sites were presented with the woodland,...
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Roofing specialist draws attention to benefits of apprenticeships

BRIGGSAMASCO has marked Scottish Apprenticeship Week by highlighting the benefits of recognised industry qualifications. The roofing specialist is a long-time provider of apprenticeship programmes and...
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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...
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Traditionally-styled home goes with flow

MARLEY Alutec has revealed its Evolve Deepflow aluminium rainwater system, with custom manufactured components, has been used to achieve a ‘traditional look and superior...

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...

McConnell hails success of adding to principal contracting capabilities

KILMARNOCK-headquartered McConnell has revealed the business has strengthened its principal contracting capabilities and is on course to achieve revenues exceeding £20 million. The business, which...

Green roof boosts sustainability credentials of Corstorphine development

DEVELOPER Artisan Real Estate has revealed that more than 1,000 square metres of living ‘green’ roof has been laid on top of Rowanbank Gardens...
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Macleod Roofing donates £10,000 to the Elsie Normington Foundation

MACLEOD Roofing has hailed the 'extraordinary' work of the Elsie Normington Foundation following its £10,000 donation to the charity. The charity supports children and young...