Having faith in the system
A landmark joint faith school campus, which brings pupils from both the Catholic and Jewish faiths together under one roof, specified a wide range...
Roof tile manufacturer reconfigures Natural Tile range
CONCRETE roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) has announced it is refreshing one of its product ranges at a time of 'continued market demand'.
The...
Fountainbridge student housing scheme receives top marks
LAKESMERE was appointed by main contractor Pochin’s Construction to complete an extensive cladding package for Edinburgh Napier University’s new Bainfield student residence scheme in...
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...
Scaffold specialists keep challenging tram depot project on track
JR Scaffold has announced completion of a major project at Gogar Tram Depot in Edinburgh, supporting with the over-cladding of its roof.
The project took...
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...
Tiny House makes a big impression in East Berwickshire
AIRTIGHT vapour control membranes and windtight breather membranes from Ecological Building Systems (EBS) have provided a complete sealing solution for a unique mobile ‘Tiny...
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...
Lockerbie roofing specialist triumphs in business development programme
LOCKERBIE-based A. Henderson Roofing has been crowned the winner of this year’s Build Dumfries and Galloway Programme.
Delivered by hub South West, in partnership with...
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...
Slate specialist honoured for sustainable credentials
NATURAL slate specialist Cupa Pizarras has has become a carbon-neutral company according to the Carbon Trust.
This was achieved by working with Carbon Footprint and...
Macleod Roofing backs The Archie Foundation
MACLEOD Roofing has supported two vital health initiatives at Raigmore Hospital's Children Unit through a donation to The Archie Foundation.
The £10,000 donation from the...
Plus point: new range launches for distributors
A range of bituminous membranes specially formulated for roofing distributors and their customers has been launched by waterproofing specialists TN International (TNi).
The ROOFplus portfolio...
Building products specialist backs roofing talent at SkillBuild 2025
BUILDING products manufacturer Glidevale Protect has expressed its support for the next generation of roofing professionals by being one of the sponsors of the...
Strategic move gives firm better access to market
DIFFICULT access specialist Balmore Group (SCOTLAND) has recently moved into new premises in a bid to facilitate growth and better service the market, from...
High-profile for high-rise flats refurb
HANSON Structherm has won a refurbishment award for its work on two high-rise blocks in the town of Dumbarton.
Its structural external wall insulation (SEWI)...
Proteus Waterproofing appoints new marketing manager
PROTEUS Waterproofing has appointed Tom Rae as its new marketing manager.
With more than 15 years of marketing expertise, Tom has managed strategies and campaigns...
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...
Modern materials don’t fall flat at new Glasgow development
A much-lauded regeneration project in Glasgow is benefiting from technologically-advanced materials to deliver modern performance as well as design.
At the heart of the plans...
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...
