A glazed expression for ambitious school redevelopment
A series of architectural aluminium glazing systems from Technal has been used for a redevelopment project at Yarm School, an independent co-educational private day...
Kelso school roof is a class apart
NORTHERN Irish roofing and cladding firm Thornton has recently completed work on a striking roofing structure at a Scottish primary school.
The Antrim-based business was...
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...
Doing a double – Hemcrete Projects helps out
AN off-site panelised building system played a crucial role in helping two projects gain recognition at this year’s Greenbuild Awards.
The awards, presented by Patrick...
Virus response shows the true value of trade bodies
THE Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the roofing and cladding sector, with businesses and individuals operating in this field having to...
NFRC UK Roofing Awards winners announced
THE winners of the 2023 NFRC UK Roofing Awards have been announced.
The InterContinental London—The O2 was the venue for the awards ceremony, hosted by...
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...
Ronald McDonald roof in good health
SIKA-Trocal has supplied 600m2 of its single ply membranes as part of a waterproofing system that includes a living roof and a series of...
Roof tile manufacturer goes electric with forklift truck trial
LOCHMABEN-based pitched roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has announced it is trialling electric forklift trucks (EFL) at its three plants.
The move is part of...
Winners revealed at NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards 2024
THE winners of the Scottish Roofing Awards 2024 have been announced at an event in Glasgow.
The awards celebrate the work of NFRC members across...
Perth school Passivhaus roofing project earns national award recognition
BRIGGSAMASCO has been shortlisted in this year’s SPRA Awards for a Passivhaus roof installation at Perth High School.
The awards celebrate excellence, innovation and sustainable...
Roofing and cladding contractors report rising workloads, but challenges persist
NEW research has found that workloads and enquiries grew in the final quarter of 2022 for UK roofing and cladding contractors.
The findings were revealed...
Welsh Slate chosen for Glasgow hospice
WELSH Slate was specified for the new £21 million Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice in Glasgow’s Bellahouston Park.
The building features Welsh Slate’s Penrhyn...
Everything in harmony – Kawneer plays its part at music college
Curtain walling, concealed vents and doors have conducted themselves well at a musical college.
The architectural aluminium systems from Kawneer are playing a major part...
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...
Customer focus is set in stone for leading supplier
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LIVINGSTON-based supplier of specialist stone and slate products, Natural By Choice, has credited its founding principles of only offering carefully handpicked materials and ‘above...
External wall insulation gives lift-off to rebuilds
AIREY houses in Norfolk are being restructured and clad with External Wall Insulation by Saint-Gobain Weber to improve their thermal performance and aesthetics. ...
New warranty launched as Steni anniversary approaches
RAINSCREEN cladding manufacturer Steni UK is marking almost 50 years of manufacturing with the launch of a 40-year functional warranty. It has been extended...
Marley Contract Services ‘a cut above’ with NFRC win
MARLEY Contract Services has won this year’s NFRC Scottish Roofing Contractor of the Year Awards 2014 Roof Tiling category.
The judges singled out the company for...
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...
