Roof tile manufacturer launches recruitment drive to help meet demand
ROOF tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has announced it has launched a major recruitment drive in anticipation of what will be a record year...
Sika shortlisted in multiple categories at SPRA Awards
SIKA's roofing division is celebrating the news that five of its projects have been shortlisted across four categories for the SPRA (Single Ply Roofing...
New build Gleneagles home is a work of art
A new build three-storey home in Gleneagles specified Cupa Pizarras’ thick Heavy 3 natural slate across its 680 square metre roof.
The roof features a...
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...
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...
Best of Scottish roofing celebrated in Glasgow
THE annual NFRC Scottish Roofing Contractor of the Year Awards took place in Glasgow recently, with achievements in heritage, innovation and community contributions being...
Deadline to enter UK Roofing Awards extended by one week
NFRC has announced a one-week extension for firms wishing to enter projects for consideration in the UK Roofing Awards 2023.
The new deadline is...
Curvaceous finish adds style to new Glasgow hospital
RUUKKI has supplied its external cladding and roofing products on a number of large hospital projects in recent years.
These include Queen Alexander Hospital in...
Growing Edinburgh roofing contractor appoints trainee surveyor
EDINBURGH-based Apex Roofing Contracts has announced it is strengthening its commitment to developing the next generation of construction professionals with the appointment of trainee...
Lockerbie roofing specialist triumphs in business development programme
LOCKERBIE-based A. Henderson Roofing has been crowned the winner of this year’s Build Dumfries and Galloway Programme.
Delivered by hub South West, in partnership with...
Roof tile manufacturer launches woodland initiative for long-serving staff
RUSSELL Roof Tiles has launched a new Long Service Programme, which will give long-serving employees managed woodland from The Woodland Trust.
The initiative is designed...
NFRC UK Roofing Awards winners announced
THE winners of the 2023 NFRC UK Roofing Awards have been announced.
The InterContinental London—The O2 was the venue for the awards ceremony, hosted by...
Roofing firm announces “vital” factory investment
DUMFRIES and Galloway-based pitched roofing manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has announced it is to make a half a million pound investment in its factory.
The...
Business highlights value of apprenticeships in helping to tackle sector skills gap
MANUFACTURER Russell Roof Tiles has revealed it believes attracting young people into the industry is 'essential' to tackle skills shortages.
The business has highlighted three...
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...
Roof-mounted solar installs complete at Dundee care homes
FORSTER Group has completed the installation of 280 roof-mounted solar panels at two Dundee care homes.
Project Scotland reported in December that the two homes,...
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...
NFRC issues safety alert urging roofers to check battens
THE NFRC is urging operatives and managers to be aware that a large volume of non-standard battens, falsely coloured and/or stamped with BS 5534,...
Forstering new talent
ANGUS-based roofing and solar PV contractor Forster Group is doing its part to combat the skills shortage in the construction sector by creating its...
Ronald McDonald roof in good health
SIKA-Trocal has supplied 600m2 of its single ply membranes as part of a waterproofing system that includes a living roof and a series of...
