Roofing

THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has celebrated the official opening of the Future Roofing programme at Prestwick Academy. Future Roofing builds on the trial...

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,...

ENTRIES are now being sought for the Scottish Roofing Awards 2024. The event will return to the Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow on 25 October, with...

THE LMR 600 Roofing System from Astron, part of the Lindab Group, is the only completely integrated roll formed metal roofing system on the...

By John Forster, chair and founder of Forster Group ENERGY prices skyrocketing, rising inflation rates and a potential year-long recession, the immediate economic picture for...

LOCHMABEN-based manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has revealed it is donating £37,000 to five local charities this Christmas. The announcement made by MD, Andrew Hayward, during...

With a more buoyant construction market, it is those firms continuing to invest in training that are best placed to help housing providers bring their homes up to modern standards. Billy Baird, Projects Director at roofing and cladding services provider Marley Contract Services, looks at how the company has managed to maintain its skills base. THE skills shortage is particularly acute in the construction industry and encompasses a wide range of disciplines from bricklaying through to plumbing. A lack of...

RUSSELL Roof Tiles has said it is on track to meet its 2040 net zero target, with its sustainability report showing continued reductions for...

ROOF tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) has hailed the success of the company's recent charity golf day, which raised funds for its Give4Good...

NORTHERN Irish roofing and cladding firm Thornton has recently completed work on a striking roofing structure at a Scottish primary school. The Antrim-based business was...

SIKA recently announced the launch of its Sikalastic-652N, described as an upgraded version of one of its most popular liquid-applied single-component polyurethane waterproofing membranes,...

THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) is calling for 'real consequences' to help address the 'endemic culture' of late payment within the UK...

JR Scaffold has announced completion of a major project at Gogar Tram Depot in Edinburgh, supporting with the over-cladding of its roof. The project took...

MACLEOD Roofing has hailed the 'extraordinary' work of the Elsie Normington Foundation following its £10,000 donation to the charity. The charity supports children and young...

NFRC Scotland is celebrating ten years of promoting traditional skills and roofing careers. In recent weeks, the organisation has taken part in the Edinburgh Traditional...

NFRC has announced the winners of the 2025 UK Roofing Awards at ceremony in London, hosted by actor and comedian Ed Byrne. James Talman, NFRC...

Earlier this year, the Scottish Government announced plans to ease permitted development rights (PDRs) for rooftop solar installations. With the new proposals having now...

THE winners of the Scottish Roofing Awards 2026 have been announced at a ceremony in Glasgow. The awards luncheon took place at the Grand Central...

A new social housing scheme on the banks of the Clyde specified a Protan engineered roofing solution. CRGP Architects has created a development, built by...

WEST Lothian resident Judy Irons has been named as the lucky winner in Bathgate company Taylor Roofs’ biggest ever competition giveaway. Anyone who accepted the...