Livingston’s Lanthorn Centre set for £3m roof repair

WEST Lothian Council has agreed a budget of over £3 million for the repair of the Lanthorn Centre's roof deck. The Livingston facility closed in...

Class of its own: school roof project saves time and cash

CONSTRUCTION of the new roof at Errol Primary School saved time and money thanks to “innovative” timber engineering design from Ochil Timber, the firm...

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...

Russell Roof Tiles employees show support for Kenyan youngsters

ROOF tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles is backing the Footprints Family – a charity which provides support for young people in Kenya. As part of...

A football stadium for all seasons

DS Smith Plastics has developed roofing for a new football stadium in Slovakia using polycarbonate building solutions. The firm’s Akyver multiwall polycarbonate sheets were specified...

Russell Roof Tiles launches dedicated programme to support employee mental health

RUSSELL Roof Tiles has announced it is launching its first dedicated programme to support its team's mental health and wellbeing. Unveiled on National Stress Awareness...
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Sika shortlisted for multiple awards for Scottish roofing projects

SIKA has expressed its pride after being shortlisted in multiple categories for the NFRC Scottish Roofing Contractor of the Year Awards 2025. The firm is...

Bathgate roofing firm spreads festive cheer with £10,000 giveaway

WEST Lothian resident Judy Irons has been named as the lucky winner in Bathgate company Taylor Roofs’ biggest ever competition giveaway. Anyone who accepted the...
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NFRC claims Milburn report is ‘welcome dose of reality’

THE NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) has backed the publication of Alan Milburn's Young People and Work report, claiming its findings highlight concerns...

Pushing the envelope on stunning V&A Dundee

SFS has revealed the firm’s A4 austenitic stainless fasteners are helping the landmark V&A Dundee stand out visually. The building envelope fastener systems specialist teamed...

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...
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Guard of honour for Livingston shopping site

TRAD Safety Systems has supplied and installed 800 linear metres of its new Edgeguard permanent roof edge protection system across ten roofs at shopping...

Zinc helps shed light on construction heritage

ROOFING and facades from VMZINC have helped bring to life the Engine Shed in Stirling, Historic Environment Scotland’s national conservation centre. ANTHRA-ZINC standing seam, flat...

Speeding up installation without losing quality

Allen Coldrake, director at waterproofing system specialist Carlisle Construction Materials, discusses the need to consider installation benefits to deliver faster construction programmes and clarity...
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BriggsAmasco appoints sustainability manager

BRIGGSAMASCO has appointed Kobir Ahamed as sustainability manager, marking progress in the company’s environmental commitments. Kobir brings a wealth of expertise to the role, following...
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NFRC welcomes strong support from Scottish Parliament for roofing priorities

THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has hailed a month of 'strong support' for roofing priorities across the Scottish Parliament. MSPs from across the...

Russell Roof Tiles launches charity initiative for third year in a row

RUSSELL Roof Tiles has announced that its Give4Good charity initiative will return for a third consecutive year, with the 150-strong team pledging to raise...

Seal of approval

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE SealEco Ltd has responded to the growing offsite market by moving to state-of-the-art premises in Wishaw complete with new fabrication facilities. The single ply...
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Finalists announced for UK Roofing Awards 2025

THE finalists for the 2025 UK Roofing Awards have been announced, following a 'record' number of entries. Winners of all 16 categories will be announced...

Preserving traditional construction skills is an ‘absolute must’

MAINTAINING traditional skills in the Scottish construction industry has been described as an ‘absolute must’ if we are to prevent older buildings from falling...