Safety first at roofing trio

THREE companies in Scotland have received recognition for their health and safety practices in this year’s Safety in Roofing Awards. The scheme was started to...

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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NFRC report shows ‘significant deterioration’ in business confidence from UK roofers

THE National Federation of Roofing Contractor's (NFRC) latest State of the Roofing Industry Report has revealed a 'significant deterioration' in business confidence across the...
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Russell Roof Tiles launches ‘improved’ solar PV panel

FOLLOWING the launch of the firm's first solar offer, Lochmaben-based Russell Roof Tiles is now boosting its output with an improved 480W solar PV...

Strategic move gives firm better access to market

DIFFICULT access specialist Balmore Group (SCOTLAND) has recently moved into new premises in a bid to facilitate growth and better service the market, from...

Roofing students benefit from unique insight into Kirkcaldy Campus upgrade works

STUDENTS from Fife College’s roof, slating and tiling first-year apprenticeship course recently received a tour of roofing renovation works at the Kirkcaldy Campus. The development...
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BriggsAmasco celebrates trio of Scottish award nominations

THREE projects that benefited from BriggsAmasco's waterproofing expertise have been shortlisted at this year’s NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards. The company is a finalist in the categories...
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Aberdeen rail project marks a departure from felt roofing

Meticulous co-ordination keeps task on track
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Marley launches campaign to keep roofers safe in winter

MARLEY has launched a winter safety campaign to support roofers and other outdoor construction workers. From icy conditions to sheltering from heavy rainfall, the roof...
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Roofing boards bring good energy to university centre

MAGPLY’S fire-resistant roofing boards have been specified to support Lancaster University’s sustainability aspirations, with the educational institution targeting carbon net zero from all energy...
Envelope contractor Prater has racked up a hat-trick of projects in Scotland’s education sector.

One goes into three as Prater learns a lesson

Envelope contractor Prater has racked up a hat-trick of projects in Scotland’s education sector. THE trio is made up of Eastwood High School in East...

A natural choice for Stirlingshire farm renovation

NATURAL slate has been used in a heritage farm renovation project in a small Stirlingshire Village. Crammond Select Homes is behind the project at the...
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Building competence from the ground up: the importance of training and upskilling

Tony Lawther, MD at commercial roofing and waterproofing contractor BriggsAmasco, examines the training and competence challenges facing the roofing sector amid increasingly stringent safety...

Keeping up appearances

CUPA Pizarras’ Heavy 3 roofing slate has been used to help replicate the appearance of Scottish slate on a new community hub project on...

Scottish projects win big at UK Roofing Awards

SEVERAL Scottish projects picked up pizes at the tenth UK Roofing Awards, announced at a ceremony in London hosted by BBC’s Louise Minchin and...
Alan Campbell, Operations Manager at Macleod Roofing, with Apprentice of the Year winner Lewis Scobbie and Gillian McKenzie, Apprenticeship Development Officer at CITB

Apprentice of the Year winner hailed for ‘outstanding’ attitude to learning

A 19-year-old apprentice from Inverness has been named Apprentice of the Year at Dundee and Angus College. Lewis Scobbie, who works for Macleod Roofing whilst completing...

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...

Keeping the tradition alive

THE Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival will return to the Capital this summer as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The event celebrates the city’s traditional...
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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...
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Roofing and cladding contractors see rising workloads but material shortages intensify

NEW research has highlighted the impact of material and skills shortages and rising costs in the roofing and cladding industry. The NFRC/Glenigan State of the...