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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...
The company has announced it is to transfer all sales and production at its Hednesford office to the Hunter Douglas Faber site in Northampton in a move that creates a bigger and stronger Hunter Douglas Architectural Projects division in the UK.


Move will create a stronger image

HUNTER Douglas is to consolidate its position in the architectural systems sector with a new operations base.
 The company has announced it is to transfer...

Labour challenges persist as roofing workloads rise

THE State of the Roofing Industry survey from NFRC and Glenigan for Q1 of 2023 indicates that roofing contractors’ workload grew once again in...

Prefab solution for Brechin campus

THE new £26 million Brechin Community Campus has benefited from “unique” advanced roofing techniques, according to membrane manufacturer Protan. The three-level facility, designed and built...
No monkey business as creature comforts come first

No monkey business as creature comforts come first

Since it opened in 1970, keeping the animals happy has been the key to success at Blair Drummond Safari Park – and contentment levels...
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Roofshield aids historic building conversion

ROOFSHIELD has been used in the recent conversion of Waterside Maltings in Ditchingham by P J Livesey Group. Working closely with the Broads Authority...

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...

Procast employee earns top roofing apprentice accolade

PROCAST employee and new dad Conor Reid has been named Apprentice of the Year in Roofing in west central Scotland. Conor, who is in his...
Tom Rae, marketing manager of Proteus Waterproofing

Proteus Waterproofing appoints new marketing manager

PROTEUS Waterproofing has appointed Tom Rae as its new marketing manager. With more than 15 years of marketing expertise, Tom has managed strategies and campaigns...
Living walls

Construction businesses urged to assess the risks of living walls

AN insurance specialist has urged construction companies to assess the risks associated with living walls, which may not be fully covered by standard insurance...
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Waterproof solution for new fire station

PARKSIDE fire station in central Cambridge was built as a result of a partnership between developers Grosvenor and the Fire Authority. The old building,...

Innovation by design

Ronan Brunton, SPRA (Single Ply Roofing Association) technical manager, discusses the key points set out in the latest version of the SPRA Design Guide...

Eye in the sky: the rising role of drones in roofing

THE use of drones in the roofing sector is surging – and it’s not difficult to see why. The technology is ideally placed to reach...

Pitched roofing manufacturer highlights merchant growth

PITCHED roofing specialist Russell Roof Tiles has revealed the business is experiencing a 15% rise in customer growth in the builders’ merchants sector. This includes new...

New research reveals winter mental health struggles among UK roofers

NEW research by Marley has highlighted that steps are still required in providing roofing contractors with mental health support. In a poll of roofing contractors,...
Taylor Wimpey awards ceremony

Donaldson Timber Engineering scoops top supplier accolade

DONALDSON Timber Engineering has been awarded the Supplier of the Year accolade by housebuilder, Taylor Wimpey. From a supply chain of more than 100 firms,...
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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...

Roof windows add style to Scottish projects

Fakro roof windows have been used to enhance two separate Scottish projects. Phase one of the restoration and extension of the Larbert House and Country...
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The heat is on for aspiring roofers as SkillBuild 2022 begins

NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) has announced it is 'delighted' to once again be leading the roofing element of this year's SkillBuild competition. The...

Major regional rise in sales contributes to 30% growth at Metrotile UK

MAJOR sales growth by a Glasgow-based Sales Director has contributed to more than 30 per cent of projected expansion by leading lightweight roofing firm Metrotile UK. Mark...