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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...
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Kawneer glazing systems go the Quartermile

GLAZING systems by architectural aluminium supplier Kawneer feature on one of the largest and most comprehensive regeneration schemes in Scotland. Kawneer’s AA®110 curtain walling and...

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...

Capitol gains as roofing system complements theatre transformation

THE stylish revamp of Aberdeen’s former Capitol Theatre was aided by a “durable” and watertight roofing system, delivered by BriggsAmasco. The historic and much-loved building...
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Repairs give students room with a view

“A hill for magnitude, a mountain in virtue of its bold design”. This is Robert Louis Stevenson’s description of Arthur’s Seat which is the...
Transport projects show Kalzip is streets ahead

Transport projects show Kalzip is streets ahead

Kalzip’s aluminium standing seam system has been used to great effect in two new bus stations in the English Midlands. The first, at Stoke-on-Trent,...
Colin McCorquodale

New NFRC president sets out key priorities

THE new National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) president Colin McCorquodale has set out his key priorities after being elected the trade body's 57th...

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...

Marley expands roofing portfolio

MARLEY has announced it is adding to its roofing portfolio with the acquisition of Viridian Solar, a supplier of roof integrated solar panels. With demand...

Roofing sector highlights impact of global timber shortage

LEADING players in the roofing sector have warned that global timber shortages are putting the UK housebuilding supply chain under 'enormous pressure'. 'Faltering' availability and...

Training for today and tomorrow

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...
Leah Stewart is pictured with her BMI Redland Apprentice of the Year award at the Cotswold Water Park Hotel.

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...
The timber systems division of James Jones & Sons is distributing its JJI-Joists through a company based in the Vendee region. France Poutres is a family-run business which manufactures and distributes its own all-timber I-joist and is now also supplying JJI-Joists, promoting them as a cost-effective alternative for floors, walls and roofs.

French get switched on to Scottish firm’s cost-saving products

A Scottish company is making inroads into the French construction market. The timber systems division of James Jones & Sons is distributing its JJI-Joists through...

Turfing out traditional roofs

In recent years, green roofs have become increasingly popular throughout the UK, with industry experts estimating that the number of ‘gardens in the sky’...
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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...

Traditional building skills demonstrated at Scottish Parliament

A number of teenagers have taken part in a two-day traditional building skills event at the Scottish Parliament. Pupils from schools in Glasgow, Stirling, Perth...
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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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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...

NFRC Scots award winners raise the roof

PERTH-based single ply roofing contractor AIM Developments is celebrating after scooping a gong at the recent NFRC Scottish Roofing Contractor of the Year Awards...
Sandy Macleod presenting a £10,000 cheque to Elsie Normington and Elizabeth Mackintosh

Macleod Roofing donates £10,000 to the Elsie Normington Foundation

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...