Finalists revealed for UK Roofing Awards

THE shortlist has been announced for the UK Roofing Awards 2024. NFRC revealed the finalists in all 16 project categories across a range of roofing...
SIX bus depots in England and Scotland have taken steps towards a greener future by generating clean on-site energy with Kingspan’s roof-mounted PV system.

Across the rooftops – Green Kingspan bus stations

SIX bus depots in England and Scotland have taken steps towards a greener future by generating clean on-site energy with Kingspan’s roof-mounted PV system. The...

Insite Cladding & Roofing commercial director retires

GLASGOW-based Insite Cladding & Roofing has announced the retirement of commercial director Kevin Jennings after a near five-decade career in the roofing industry. Kevin began...

Scottish Procurement Alliance renews four frameworks

SCOTTISH Procurement Alliance (SPA) has announced it is re-procuring four of its most successful frameworks: Schools and Community Buildings; Modular Buildings; Roofing; and Doors. In...
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An Equinox that will last all year – Eurocell

EUROCELL has announced an advanced tiled roof system for new and refurbishment projects. The latest addition, Equinox, can be used to transform an existing roof...

Busting the concrete myth

A quality roof can last for 50 years or more, so it’s important to choose the right materials. Many looking for pitched roofing opt...
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Artist turns his life upside down

ARTIST Alex Chinneck’s project “Miner on the Moon” is an upside down house in London. Norbord’s Sterling OSB proved invaluable to Alex, a fan...

Scottish projects win big at UK Roofing Awards

SEVERAL Scottish projects picked up pizes at the tenth UK Roofing Awards, announced at a ceremony in London hosted by BBC’s Louise Minchin and...
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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...
BriggsAmasco roofing award nominations

BriggsAmasco celebrates trio of Scottish award nominations

THREE projects that benefited from BriggsAmasco's waterproofing expertise have been shortlisted at this year’s NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards. The company is a finalist in the categories...

Pro-viding means to help creative architecture win top design prize

ADVOCATES Close in Edinburgh’s Old Town won the much-coveted 2014 RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Prize. The development combined ‘gutsy contemporary’ additions among...
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GRP can be plastic fantastic

By Andy Fell, Dryseal manager Hambleside Danelaw PLASTIC roofing - not an obvious choice for environmental construction. With climate change becoming a hot topic, the...
Glidevale Protect InverTay Dundee project

Glidevale Protect membranes take key role at InverTay Homes project in Dundee

BUILDING products manufacturer Glidevale Protect is supplying its construction and roofing membranes for a new timber frame housing development being constructed by InverTay Homes...

NFRC appoints chief operating officer

THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has announced the appointment of Richard Miller as chief operating officer (COO). He will be responsible for all...

Passivhaus clarification required for improved compliance

New build housing will need to meet the Scottish equivalent of the Passivhaus standard within two years. But is there enough understanding of the...

Promise of certainty… guarantee or not?

By Mark Parsons, technical director at Russell Roof Tiles IT’S not only the ever-changing weather that’s a challenge to modern roofing - the mix and...
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Glasgow hotel ramps up green credentials with rooftop solar install

THE Glasgow Marriott hotel is installing a rooftop solar panel system that will generate clean electricity to support day-to-day operations. Once operational, the 600 solar...

Manufacturer brings in new recruits to boost growth plans

RUSSELL Roof Tiles has announced a raft of recent appointments to support growth plans. The manufacturer revealed that, over the past six months, eight new...

Roof tile manufacturer embarks on weighty charity challenge

PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has embarked on a sponsored weight loss as the firm's first charity challenge of 2023. Taking place between...
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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...