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Sika looks to raise roofing standards

SIKA has launched its refreshed roofing standard details. The updated suite of roofing detail drawings are available for free download. The resources are offered in...
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Fire-resistant roofing boards utilised at exemplar Rosyth school

THE use of fire-resistant roofing boards from Magply have been utilised on an exemplar Passivhaus school build in Rosyth, Fife. Magply’s 12mm-thick boards, which meet...

Roof tile MD celebrates major milestone

ANDREW Hayward, the MD of roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles, is celebrating 30 years with the business. The company was founded on its current...

Procast lands massive North Lanarkshire housing upgrades contract

STRATHAVEN-based Procast has landed a £32.5 million contract to improve homes in North Lanarkshire. The four-year programme will involve roofing, rendering and insulation upgrades to primarily...
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Roofers report rising workloads but cost pressures mean higher prices for clients

NEW research has revealed the majority of roofing and cladding contractors have increased their tender prices amid 'spiralling' costs of materials, labour and energy. The...

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...

Bespoke solution makes light work of gutter task in Crossford

MARLEY Alutec has supplied a guttering, fascia and soffit solution for Howiesonhall, a private house in Crossford, South Lanarkshire. Unfortunately for Aileen Morrison, owner of...

Green roof manufacturer urges clients to plan ahead to avoid Brexit-related supply chain issues

A manufacturer of green roofs is urging construction managers to plan carefully over the coming months to avoid Brexit-related supply chain issues. Wallbarn said many of the...

Plaque recognises award-winning craft skills undertaken at Stirling Station

THE award-winning craft skills used on the repair of Stirling Station's roof have been officially recognised with a plaque unveiling. The Great Western Railway Craft...
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Hard work pays off for Kovara

KOVARA Projects Ltd triumphed at the Kalzip Annual Teamkal Conference and Awards Ceremony by scooping the Contractor of the Year award. The company achieved further...
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Finalists announced for NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards 2025 

THE finalists have been announced for the NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards 2025. The judging process has been completed across all ten categories, covering a range...

Crime novelist aiming to start new chapter at Metrotile UK

AREA sales manager Rod Glen has joined lightweight steel roofing firm Metrotile UK, with the aim of helping to continue the firm’s 30 per...
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Brunstane Primary to benefit from £10 million modernisation project

GRAHAM has been appointed lead contractor on a £10 million project to retrofit the campus at Brunstane Primary School in Edinburgh. The investment is tipped...

Reduced on and off-site carbon footprints are key to improved building sustainability

With more high-profile developers announcing their ambition to increase the number of net zero carbon projects in their building portfolio, Janice Johnson, sustainability manager...

TPO roof system is sure thing

CARLISLE Construction Materials is launching the company’s TPO roofing system across all its European markets, including the UK. TPO (thermoplastic polyolefin) is a single-ply roofing...
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New fund opens to help NFRC members attract fresh talent

THE NFRC Charitable Trust has approved a new Inclusion Fund to help National Federation of Roofing Contractors members attract and retain diverse talent. Grants are...
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...

Glasgow firm goes back to school on Highland project

GLASGOW-based roofing and cladding firm Curtis Moore is putting the finishing touches on its furthest north project to date – the Wick Community Campus...

New guide for roof tiling design and installation set for launch

THE NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) has announced that the Design and Installation Guide for Roof Tiling will be published on 19 December. The...
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Great Lakes: Scottish activity helps boost profits for facade specialist

LAKESMERE Glasgow has built up an enviable portfolio of projects across Scotland, having worked on such high-profile schemes as the regional sports facility in...