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...
Manufacturer celebrates 50 years of roofing products innovation
2026 marks the 50th anniversary of Hambleside Danelaw. Here, we reflect on some of the roofing products specialist’s key milestones through five decades
Hambleside Danelaw...
Roofing supplier’s ‘Trussmas’ tree wows in Inverness
AN Inverness roof truss supplier is getting into the spirit of the season with the unveiling of a supersized ‘Trussmas’ tree at its yard.
The...
Soaking up the storm: how green roofs can help combat urban flooding
By Mark Harris, head of sustainability at Sika
AS cities grow and climate change accelerates, flooding has become one of the most urgent issues facing...
Jedburgh youngsters get a taste of construction with traditional skills ‘mini masterclasses’
A traditional building skills demonstration has been delivered for young people at Jedburgh Grammar Campus, one of the final elements of the five-year Jedburgh...
Green roof manufacturer urges clients to plan ahead to avoid Brexit-related supply chain issues
A manufacturer of green roofs is urging construction managers to plan carefully over the coming months to avoid Brexit-related supply chain issues. Wallbarn said many of the...
Driving sustainability with product choice
Dan Hancox, corporate sustainability and development director at Russell Roof Tiles, delves into how pitched concrete roof tiles can offer a sustainable solution, as...
International call-up for roof tile manufacturer’s football support
PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) is stepping up its support for sport internationally after announcing a new sponsorship with Indian football...
Procast lands Airdrie town centre refurb role
STRATHAVEN-based Procast has been awarded a contract in the upcoming project to refurbish properties in Airdrie's Buchanan and Hallcraig Streets.
The contract forms part of...
Entry deadline extended for UK Roofing Awards 2025
NFRC has announced a one-week extension for entries to the UK Roofing Awards 2025.
The new deadline is Friday, 17 January and has been made...
Organisers hail success of annual event celebrating traditional buildings
ORGANISERS have hailed the success of the 11th Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival.
Held as part of the Edinburgh Fringe, the event offered members of the...
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...
Forster Group completes milestone solar installation project for Fife Creamery
FORSTER Group has completed a major solar installation for Fife Creamery in the company’s biggest project to date within the food and drink industry.
Following...
A colour of many coats provides rich texture for homes
A multi-coat render system has been specified for a house builder’s award-winning ‘zero carbon’ development.
The high performance Weber.rend MT multi-coat render system from...
Kirkcaldy roofing apprentice celebrates milestone award win
KIRKCALDY-based roofing apprentice Leah Stewart has become the first Scottish female to win the BMI Redland Apprentice of the Year accolade.
Leah, who is doing...
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...
New colour added to Redland slates range
Redland is introducing a new, darker grey colour to its Mini Stonewold product range.
The existing Slate Grey colour presents a mid-grey finish that comes...
Revamped hospital site roof is in excellent health
With buildable land at a premium, derelict public spaces are ripe for regeneration as contemporary housing developments. Westburn Gardens in the centre of Aberdeen...
Creepy cladding – Vine decoration for London scheme
USING Trespa’s Meteon panels, a £2m affordable housing scheme in London includes latticed façades inspired by ivy vines.
Featuring shared ownership, social rent and large...
Flashings for luxury cabins
FAKRO has supplied 31 FTP-V centre pivot and FPP-V top hung and pivot roof windows with bespoke flashings for luxury, self-catering log cabins at...
