Labour challenges persist as roofing workloads rise

THE State of the Roofing Industry survey from NFRC and Glenigan for Q1 of 2023 indicates that roofing contractors’ workload grew once again in...

McConnell MD looks to build on a great legacy

EVOLUTION, not revolution, is the approach Eamonn McGarvey has taken since becoming MD of Kilmarnock-based specialist roofing company Hugh LS McConnell in August 2018. The...
Scottish Roofing Awards winners 2024

Deadline extended for Scottish Roofing Awards 2025

THE deadline to enter the NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards 2025 has been extended. NFRC members now have until 5pm on 10 September to submit their...
Roof slating and tiling competition

Roofing and cladding supply chain invited to AI-powered skills forum

THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) is set to host an AI-powered skills forum next month. Delivered in partnership with the Liquid Roofing and...
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Roofers report rising workloads but cost pressures mean higher prices for clients

NEW research has revealed the majority of roofing and cladding contractors have increased their tender prices amid 'spiralling' costs of materials, labour and energy. The...

Deadline extended by one week for UK Roofing Awards 2024

DUE to popular demand from busy contractors, NFRC has announced a one-week extension to the deadline for entries into the UK Roofing Awards 2024. The...
Persie House

Traditional skills to the fore in Perthshire roofing project

NESTLED in 1,500 acres of rolling Perthshire countryside is Persie House, a stunning Edwardian mansion built in the early 20th century for Captain George...
NFRC Scottish Roofing award winners on stage

Entries sought for NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards 2025

ENTRIES have opened for the NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) Scottish Roofing Awards 2025. Organisers are seeking nominations for projects completed between 1 August...

Roofing firms urged to maximise daylight during winter

ROOF systems manufacturer Marley is reminding roofers of the importance of adjusting their work to make the most of limited daylight hours during winter. In...

Retrofit project gives Scone homes a new lease of life

AN £860,000 project in Scone, Perthshire, has transformed 25 homes that were previously at risk of demolition, to make them warmer and cheaper to...
Solar installation at Fife Creamery

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...

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...
Prestwick Leisure Club

Prestwick Leisure Club transformation work extended

SOUTH Ayrshire Council has confirmed works to transform Prestwick Leisure Club are being extended. The project started last August and a new roof has already...

Collaboration holds the key to tackling cladding challenges

INSITE Group has called on the construction industry to continue working collaboratively in navigating its way through the current cladding challenges amidst ‘more demands...
AN off-site panelised building system played a crucial role in helping two projects gain recognition at this year’s Greenbuild Awards.

Doing a double – Hemcrete Projects helps out

AN off-site panelised building system played a crucial role in helping two projects gain recognition at this year’s Greenbuild Awards. The awards, presented by Patrick...
Roofer carrying out work

NFRC launches campaign to tackle silica exposure in roofing sector

THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has launched Cut the Dust, a new industry-wide campaign aimed at tackling the dangers of respirable crystalline...

Aberdeen’s ‘most haunted’ building to undergo £1.36m repairs project

WORK is underway on the £1.36 million delivery of repairs to Aberdeen's 'most haunted' building. The repair and conservation work to the Tolbooth Museum, which...

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...

Making the most of nature’s barriers

Those living near the coast are lucky enough to enjoy beautiful views, but the environment can have serious consequences for their homes. Last year,...

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...