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SkillBuild 2025 regional heats to showcase top young talent

PREPARATIONS are underway for the regional heats of SkillBuild 2025, the UK's largest trade and crafts skills competition for young people. NFRC (National Federation of...

Inspirational supervisor scales Criffel three years on from major stroke

A Russell Roof Tiles supervisor has completed the gruelling challenge of climbing to the top of Criffel three years after suffering a major stroke. Colin Stevenson...

Roof tile manufacturer pitches in to help local charity

THE Lochmaben team at roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles is supporting a local children’s charity this festive season. The company is donating £500 to...
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Procast Group delivers upgrades to homes across East Renfrewshire

PROCAST Group has embarked on work to transform homes across East Renfrewshire as part of a £725,000 project. The Hamilton-based firm is carrying out roof...
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Historic Stirling roofs help to inspire a bright future

TRADESPEOPLE from as far afield as Germany were in attendance at a recent Historic Environment Scotland (HES) event which shone a light on two...
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Historic Bo’ness Town Hall cupola restored

A £150,000 restoration of the lantern cupola on Bo'ness' B-listed Town Hall has been completed. Falkirk Council commissioned the project earlier this year after inspections...

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...

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...

Forster Skills Academy comes up trumps

FORSTER Roofing’s second tranche of six apprentices have successfully completed the offsite training part of a new Modern Apprenticeship (NVQ) qualification in Roofing, developed...
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Roof tile manufacturer launches first underlay range

ROOF tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has launched its first underlay range, RussFast Underlay. The first two products in the range have been designed for...
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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...

Giving the lowdown on high-end single-ply roofing solutions

Roof waterproofing is not a game of chance. Errors at any stage of the installation process, particularly avoidable ones, could have costly ramifications. Correct...
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Astron’s ultimate profile

THE LMR 600 Roofing System from Astron, part of the Lindab Group, is the only completely integrated roll formed metal roofing system on the...
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New Livingston base gives Taylor Roofs space to grow

TAYLOR Roofs has announced it is set for continued growth after expanding into a new headquarters in Livingston. The family-run firm serves domestic clients across...

Prefab solution for Brechin campus

THE new £26 million Brechin Community Campus has benefited from “unique” advanced roofing techniques, according to membrane manufacturer Protan. The three-level facility, designed and built...
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Northwest continues on the right direction

THE MD of a Glasgow-based roofing company, who founded his first roofing business in honour and at the wish of his late sister, has told...

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...

A natural choice for Stirlingshire farm renovation

NATURAL slate has been used in a heritage farm renovation project in a small Stirlingshire Village. Crammond Select Homes is behind the project at the...

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...

Lochmaben business welcomes founder’s daughter to factory site

THE team at Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) in Lochmaben recently welcomed the founder's daughter to the site. Mary Colburn (nee Gibson) worked at the factory...