Living roof

Living roof installed at Inverness Castle

WORK is complete on the installation of a living roof at Inverness Castle as part of the project to transform the historic building into...
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Roofing and cladding contractors face business survival fears over cost pressures

NEW research has found that 71% of roofing and cladding contractors fear for the survival of their business due to price inflation and soaring...

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...

New school roof doesn’t fall flat

A new Kalzip ‘Flat Pan’ roof has been created for the landmark Orchard Brae School in Aberdeen. Over 3,000 sqm of aluminium standing seam profile...
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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...

Roofing specialist extends Livingston FC sponsorship

BATHGATE-based roofing repair and replacement specialist Taylor Roofs has extended its sponsorship of Livingston Football Club. The firm has signed a two-year contract extension to...

Automotive engineering inspires building products

By Brian Mack, technical business development manager, EJOT UK Ltd AS fastener manufacturers, our building products often benefit from having dedicated teams of automotive engineers...
The UK launch by Hunter Douglas at the Architect@Work followed the installation of the system at the new CAH University of Applied Science in Dronten

Opening up a façade market

A new open structure façade system made its debut at a recent architectural event. The UK launch by Hunter Douglas at the Architect@Work followed the...

Shortlist unveiled for NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards 2023

THE shortlist has been announced for the NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards 2023, with 24 projects making the cut across eight roofing and cladding categories. The awards...
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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...
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Roofing specialist draws attention to benefits of apprenticeships

BRIGGSAMASCO has marked Scottish Apprenticeship Week by highlighting the benefits of recognised industry qualifications. The roofing specialist is a long-time provider of apprenticeship programmes and...
THE safety of Rockpanel cladding boards has been improved with the launch of products manufactured to the new FS-Xtra grade that complies with European fire classification level A2-s1, d0.

Where’s the fire?

THE safety of Rockpanel cladding boards has been improved with the launch of products manufactured to the new FS-Xtra grade that complies with European...
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A Gateway to student living

THE Gateway Apartments student accommodation in Edinburgh has set a new standard for student living. Senior Architectural Systems supplied curtain wall and window systems for...

Kilmarnock roofing specialist strengthens senior management team

KEN Wales has been promoted to the role of divisional director of McConnell's specialist roofing and painting division. He has been with the Kilmarnock-headquartered business...
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BriggsAmasco honoured for roof installation at historic Shetland lighthouse site

BRIGGSAMASCO is celebrating after earning award recognition for its delivery of a roof installation at a visitor attraction in Shetland. The company was named winner...

Award-winning Glenrothes roofing apprentice builds up skills and confidence

AN award-winning roofing apprentice has marked Scottish Apprenticeship Week by describing how his course has helped build work-ready skills and boosted his confidence. Euan Forsyth,...

Time to shine a light on the ‘invisible illness’

Earlier this year, data released by the Office for National Statistics revealed the risk of suicide among low-skilled male labourers, particularly those working in...

Modern materials don’t fall flat at new Glasgow development

A much-lauded regeneration project in Glasgow is benefiting from technologically-advanced materials to deliver modern performance as well as design. At the heart of the plans...

Pitched roof tile manufacturer invests in potentially life-saving equipment for its sites

RUSSELL Roof Tiles has bought new life-saving defibrillator units for its three sites. The manufacturer of concrete derivatives in the pitched roofing market employs around...
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Roofers report fall in workloads and level of new enquiries

NEW research from NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) has shown a drop in workloads and an 'alarming' fall in members' confidence. The latest 'State...